BONUS: How Small Businesses Endure for Generations

About this episode

Maya discusses with Ben Walter how small businesses can endure across generations.

How do some small businesses stand the test of time? In today’s mini episode, Maya talks with Ben Walter, CEO of Chase for Business and host of “The Unshakeables” podcast, about what helps businesses endure across generations – from adaptability and grit to a deep connection with their communities. This episode was made in partnership with Chase for Business. Listen to “The Unshakeables” here . Listen to our previous conversation with Ben, “Boost Your Resilience At Work.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Maya

Guest: Ben Walter

Topics covered

• small businesses
• endurance
• community connection
• adaptability
• grit

Keywords

• small businesses
• endurance
• community
• adaptability
• grit
• Chase for Business
• The Unshakeables

Sponsors

Chase for Business

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Unshakeables

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