In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, Meghan Lynch sits down with Christy Maxfield, founder of Purpose First Advisors and a certified exit planning advisor, to explore what it takes to prepare a business and its owner for succession or sale. Drawing from her personal experience in a family business and years of advisory work, Christy reveals how purpose, personal readiness, and brand strength shape a business's transferability and long-term value. Whether you're a founder, a next-gen leader, or a trusted advisor, this conversation offers practical insights into building a legacy that lasts.

Key Topics Discussed

• Define purpose as a strategic decision-making tool for succession and business planning.
• Identify common blind spots family businesses face during succession, especially emotional and interpersonal dynamics.
• Shift the mindset from ownership dependency to creating a transferable business with systems, leadership, and brand equity.
• Explore the connection between brand and exit value, and how brand reputation impacts potential buyers, employees, and industry peers.
• Recognize the importance of personal readiness, including emotional detachment and identity beyond the business.
• Develop future leaders by valuing different leadership styles, encouraging external experience, and committing to mentorship.

Connect with Christy Maxfield at purposefirstadvisors.com or on LinkedIn.

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
Produced by Six-Point Strategy

In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, host Meghan Lynch sits down with Linda Renteria, COO and co-owner of Casa Sanchez Foods, a third-generation producer of fresh salsas and tortilla chips. Linda shares how she transitioned from in-law to operations leader in a legacy business, navigated the complexities of family dynamics, and helped scale a beloved local brand into a nationally distributed staple, all while preserving its authenticity and heart. This conversation offers thoughtful insights into growing with purpose, leading with values, and building a brand customers love.

Key Topics Discussed

• Navigating in-law dynamics in a family business while maintaining healthy boundaries and earning trust.
• Building operational excellence by implementing structure, training, and cross-departmental communication.
• Scaling through strategic distribution, including a significant turning point with Safeway that launched national growth.
• Listening to customers to balance tradition and innovation in product development and branding.
• Using brand storytelling and loyalty, including tattoos of the company logo, to create emotional connections.
• Championing STEM and manufacturing careers, especially for underrepresented communities and future leaders.

Connect with Linda Renteria on LinkedIn or at info@casasanchezfoods.com
Learn more about Casa Sanchez Foods

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
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What does it take to launch a purpose-driven business? For nine-year-old Henry Lynch, it starts with a soda can, a big heart, and a bold idea. In this special episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, host Meghan Lynch interviews her son, Henry, the founder of Henry’s Recycling—a grassroots effort that turns bottles and cans into care packages for people experiencing homelessness. Henry shares the story behind his business, the mindset that keeps him going, and the belief that anyone, no matter their age, can make a difference. This heartwarming and surprisingly tactical conversation is a reminder that the next generation of entrepreneurs may be more ready than we think.

Key Topics Discussed

• Launch a purpose-driven venture at any age – How Henry turned a simple recycling idea into a mission to help others.
• Identify and act on social needs – The real-life inspiration behind Henry’s business and the community issue he wanted to solve.
• Turn redemption into revenue – Henry’s practical steps to fund his care packages include strategic decisions like crossing state lines for better rates.
• Inspire customer loyalty – Creative reward systems and poster campaigns that engage donors and encourage repeat participation.
• Build a team and stay motivated – The role of friends, mentors, and a clear mission in keeping momentum alive.
• Lead with hope and clarity – Henry’s reflections on goal setting, resilience, and what it means to “start tiny.

Connect with Henry Lynch at HenrysRecycling.org

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
Produced by Six-Point Strategy

In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, Meghan Lynch speaks with brothers Matt and Nathan Tuckey, third-generation leaders of the Tuckey Companies in South Central Pennsylvania. As Business Development Director and Corporate Systems Director, respectively, Matt and Nathan share how they’ve embraced stewardship, faith, and service to evolve their family business for the future, without losing sight of their roots. With candid reflections on sibling collaboration, hiring challenges, and the changing workforce, this conversation offers practical and heartfelt insights for leaders navigating growth in a values-driven organization.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Explore how “place” and community shape long-term business resilience and leadership.
• Learn how Matt and Nathan divide leadership roles and navigate sibling dynamics with humility and trust.
• Hear how the Tuckeys apply a stewardship mindset, grounded in faith, to decision-making and culture-building.
• Discover the company’s thoughtful approach to evolving its workforce strategy amid generational change.
• Gain perspective on balancing opportunity with intentionality when saying “yes” to new projects.
• Understand how honoring legacy while empowering new leadership ensures business longevity.

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
Produced by Six-Point Strategy https://sixpointstrategy.com/

What happens when a third-generation leader steps into a family business not with entitlement—but with humility, grit, and a drive to protect its heart? In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, Meghan Lynch talks with Jenn Barlund, third-generation owner of Falcon Plastics, about navigating growth, honoring legacy, and making culture a strategic priority. From lessons in diversification to building trust across generations, Jenn shares how she’s helping Falcon Plastics evolve while staying true to the people-first values it was built on.

Key Topics Discussed

• Navigating turning points in Falcon Plastics’ 50-year history
• Learning from rapid growth and shifting to long-term diversification
• Balancing innovation with legacy in a generational business
• Leading with humility as a third-generation successor
• Building culture intentionally during times of scale and transition
• Treating customer service and on-time delivery as brand differentiators

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
Produced by Six-Point Strategy

In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, host Meghan Lynch, brand strategist and advisor to generational family businesses, interviews Nicole Myles Brook, an entrepreneur, speaker, and angel investor. Nicole brings firsthand experience from leading and selling her family business, Big Eric’s, offering invaluable insights into preparing for acquisition, building a strong company culture, and fostering resilience in leadership.

Nicole and Meghan explore what buyers look for in a company, the challenges of navigating a generational business transition, and the role of mental health and neurodiversity in leadership. Tune in to learn how to create a company that thrives through change and builds long-term value.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The reality of selling a family-owned business and preparing for acquisition.
• Why no company is ever "perfect"—and why buyers don’t expect it to be.
• The importance of resilience and how businesses demonstrate strength through change.
• How company culture can be a secret weapon for increasing business value.
• Lessons learned from navigating leadership as a neurodiverse entrepreneur.
• The role of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership.
• The next generation’s view on leadership, business, and making an impact

Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-myles-brook/

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
Produced by Six-Point Strategy

What makes a brand strong enough to last for generations? On Season 2 of Building Unbreakable Brands, we’re sitting down with the leaders who know what it takes — because they’ve lived it. Co-hosts Meghan and Henry Lynch will be asking the tough (and fun!) questions to get stronger stories and deeper insights to help you build a brand that endures.

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In today's episode, hosts Meghan Lynch and Henry Lynch sit down with Andrew Morgans, an expert in e-commerce and founder of the full-service Amazon agency, Marknology. Andrew shares invaluable insights on the importance of setting clear, achievable goals for both personal and professional success. He draws parallels between tailored fitness plans and customized business strategies, emphasizing the need for generational brands to define objectives and track progress effectively. Andrew discusses the common pitfalls businesses face, particularly legacy brands transitioning to e-commerce platforms like Amazon, and how rekindling an entrepreneurial spirit can lead to successful digital transformations and build important skills that help brands endure.

We'll explore how Andrew's family-oriented business approach has helped overcome challenges, the significance of gap analysis in building strong e-commerce teams, and the importance of maintaining strong customer relationships in the digital marketplace. Plus, Henry talks to Drew about the fun and rewards of selling products online. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of e-commerce, brand building, and the generational journey of maintaining a thriving business.

Learn more about Marknology https://www.marknology.com/
Follow Drew on Instagram: @andrewmorgans
Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amorgans/

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
Produced by Six-Point Creative