Ep. 16 The Art of Business Succession with Mary Miller
In this episode of the Legacy Branding Podcast, host Laura Beauparlant sits down with Mary Miller, award-winning entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, to discuss the art of business succession and what it takes to build a company that thrives beyond its founders.
Mary shares the journey of transforming JANCOA Janitorial Services into a market leader alongside her husband, Tony, and how they successfully transitioned the business to the next generation. She also dives into the challenges they faced—like high employee turnover—and how they pioneered The Dream Engineer program to create a more engaged and purpose-driven workplace.
Beyond succession planning, Mary reflects on what it means to build a legacy, embrace change, and reimagine her own second act through keynotes, workshops, and coaching. Whether you’re leading a family business, preparing for an eventual transition, or simply looking to build a brand that lasts, this episode is packed with insights on business leadership, impact, and the power of dreaming big.
Tune in to learn how to create a lasting business legacy and navigate succession with purpose.
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Mary is an award winning entrepreneur, an author and keynote speaker and the Chair of the Board at JANCOA Janitorial Services, a family business she and her husband Tony built into a market leader. Together, they also pioneered The Dream Engineer, transforming lives through personal development.
After successfully transitioning JANCOA to their daughter, son-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary entered her “second act,” reimagining The Dream Engineer. Now, she shares her message through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, helping others unlock their potential, embrace change, and dream bigger.
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00:00 Introduction to the Legacy Branding Podcast
00:42 Meet Mary Miller: Entrepreneur and Keynote Speaker
01:54 Building Jancoa: A Family Business Success Story
04:39 The Dream Engineer: Transforming Lives
13:04 Transitioning the Business to the Next Generation
22:05 Embracing Change and Building a Legacy
30:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts