EP226 John Allen - Allen Business Advisors

About this episode

John R. Allen, III discusses the challenges of ownership transition in the surveying industry and offers insights on succession planning.

The surveying industry is currently grappling with a massive transition of ownership as aging founders near retirement, a situation that threatens local economic stability and the continuity of essential professional services. This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" features John R. Allen, III, owner of Allen Business Advisors in Brookline, MA. Tim Burch recently sat down with John to discuss the "silver tsunami" within the surveying profession and how it will effect both employers and employees. John provided great insight into succession planning and strategies to insure a smooth transition of business ownership. A serious conversation that provides insight into a brighter future for surveyors. Check it out today!

People in this episode

Host: Tim Burch

Guest: John R. Allen, III

Topics covered

• succession planning
• business ownership transition
• surveying profession
• economic stability
• employee impact

Keywords

• surveying
• business transition
• succession planning
• economic stability
• silver tsunami

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Allen Business Advisors

Places: Brookline, MA

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