How do you build a company that can thrive without its founder at the center of everything?

In this episode of Impact CEO, Duane Donner sits down with Wes Legg, President of Founders Advisors, for an inside look at the 13-year leadership journey that helped transform Founders from a founder-dependent business into an organization built to last for generations.

Wes shares how he joined Founders at a pivotal moment when Duane was approaching burnout and the business needed more than additional production, it needed a stronger foundation. Together, they unpack what it took to build the right team, establish systems, clarify values, and create a structure capable of carrying the vision far beyond any one leader.

This conversation offers a practical look at succession from both sides: the founder learning to release control and the next-generation leader learning to carry the mission forward. Whether you're building your first leadership team or already thinking about who will lead after you, this episode will challenge you to start preparing now because the strongest companies aren't simply built to succeed today. They're built to flourish long after the founder steps aside. Subscribe, share, and connect with us at @abideandlead.

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