HBO’s Series Succession and Its Takeaways for Business Owners


Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs.

In today’s episode, Tanner is accompanied by Monique D. Hayes, attorney and partner at DGIM Law. Monique is a distinguished bankruptcy attorney, boasting a unique blend of experience in both private and public sectors. As a board-certified expert in business bankruptcy law, she’s been honored by Florida SuperLawyers and Florida Trend as a “Legal Elite.” These accolades mirror her passion for law and dedication to excellence.

Currently, she serves as the co-chair for the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section Chapter 11 Sub-Committee. Her expertise often leads her to share insights on legal trends through articles and talks.

Join us for a captivating session as she navigates the intriguing world of HBO’s Series “Succession” and the lessons it holds for business magnates.

Key Takeaways:

00:24 – Introduction

1:07 – Journey as a bankruptcy attorney

2:54 –  A brief introduction about the “Succession” series

3:53 – How “Succession” serves as a cautionary tale for business owners

7:36-  “Succession” series’s likeness to real-life business

11:33 – The importance of having a clear succession plan

16:31 –  Top business lessons that business owners can take from the series

21:29 –  Real-life business scenarios that the show depicted

24:42 – How  “Succession” reference the realm of estate planning

25 50 – Final thoughts

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