Breaking the Succession Planning Taboo
1 Million Cups Presentation featuring Liberated Leaders November 5, 2025 | 9:00-10:00 AM
What happens when the businesses that make our community special simply disappear?
With nearly 50% of North Carolina business owners approaching retirement age—and half having no succession plan—we're facing a quiet crisis. Great employers, community anchors, and conscious capitalist businesses are at risk of closing their doors or being bought by private equity, simply because owners are afraid to start the conversation.
Join Tina Dao and Alan Fuhs, founders of Liberated Leaders, as they explore:
Why succession planning has become taboo (and how we break it)
What's really at stake when locally-owned businesses exit without a plan
How our community can support business owners through this critical transition
This interactive presentation will challenge you to think differently about the businesses you value most—and show you concrete ways to help preserve them.
Liberated Leaders is a boutique advisory firm specializing in succession planning and value advisory for business owners who care about legacy, not just transaction price.