In this episode of Only Finance with Verus, Minh sits down with Shazia to talk about her experience stepping into a family business and taking on a new role within an established company. The conversation looks at what it’s like to transition from a professional career into a family-owned business and the importance of understanding expectations across generations.Minh and Shazia discuss the challenges that can come with family business succession, including defining roles, learning the business, building relationships with employees, and balancing family dynamics with professional responsibilities. They also talk about the importance of communication and planning rather than making assumptions about who will eventually take over.The conversation also gets into the financial side of running a business, including cash flow, collections, expenses, profitability, and managing growth. Shazia shares some of the lessons she has learned while becoming more involved in the business and how her professional background has helped her contribute a different perspective.It’s a candid conversation about family, business succession, leadership, financial management, and finding your role in an established company. Tune in to Only Finance with Verus to hear Minh and Shazia’s full conversation.

In this episode of Only Finance with Verus Financial, Minh sits down with John Osborn for a conversation about the current market environment and some of the factors investors and financial professionals are watching. They discuss corporate earnings, earnings projections, long-term earnings growth, and valuation, including how these measures are used when evaluating the broader market.

The conversation also looks at changing expectations for earnings and what those numbers can mean for market valuations. Minh and John discuss investor sentiment, the tendency to react to market news, and the importance of looking beyond individual headlines when considering what is happening across the markets. They also touch on different areas of the market, including large-, mid-, and small-cap companies, international and emerging markets, gold, and portions of the bond market.

John and Minh also discuss some of the considerations surrounding alternative investments, including fees, risk, and liquidity, as well as how investors can think about risk tolerance when evaluating different opportunities. The episode provides a broad look at the market, the numbers behind current expectations, and some of the factors that can influence investor behavior. Tune in to Only Finance with Verus Financial to hear the full conversation with Minh and John.

Join Minh and John Osborn for a conversation about the markets, the economy, and the financial topics shaping the year ahead. With decades of experience between them, Minh and John bring their perspectives to the trends and developments investors are watching.

In this episode, they discuss market corrections, interest rates, inflation, bonds, diversification, and what they’re seeing across different areas of the market. They also explore opportunities and considerations surrounding small- and mid-cap companies, international markets, commodities, and alternative investments.

The conversation also looks at the growing role of artificial intelligence and how technology is changing businesses, industries, and the investment landscape.

Minh and John share their perspectives on navigating changing markets, managing risk, and maintaining a diversified approach while looking beyond the headlines.

Tune in to hear what Minh and John have to say—and get their take on the market, the economy, and what they’re watching next.