Jeremy Garrett is a Managing Director and Michigan Market Leader for Lazear Capital, an investment banking and ownership transition advisory firm with a significant focus on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Jeremy is a banker who understands family business dynamics and is skilled in speaking to business owners about the areas of continuity planning beyond financial including preserving culture and family legacy.
While I have interviewed many family business operators, Jeremy brings the perspective of someone who sits across the table from owners wrestling with one of the hardest questions in business: "How do I transition ownership without losing what makes this company special?” The insights Jeremy provides on Episode 78 of GENeration EXcellence makes this episode special.
14 Aug 2026
Episode #77 – Catherine and Luke Neumayr, V8 Ranch
Catherine and Luke Neumayr joined the podcast from V8 Ranch in Boling, Texas. As fourth-generation stewards of both land and cattle, they quickly lassoed me in with their vision for the future and deep appreciation for the ranch’s history. Perhaps that's no surprise coming from two professional photographers who know how to frame both a story and a landscape.
In our conversation, Luke and Catherine shared the realities facing many family businesses today: honoring long-standing traditions while embracing new technology and fresh approaches. Catherine brings an engaging voice and remarkable recall of the stories that have shaped her family and enterprise.
One of my favorite aspects of this podcast is discovering the many hats our guests wear. In this case, that includes cowboy hats, along with those of marketers, managers, entrepreneurs, parents, salespeople, and even philosophers. You'll get a taste of all of them in Episode 77 of GENeration EXcellence. Enjoy!
My guest, Alvey Thompson Jr., is a dynamo: part performance coach, part advisor, and fully committed to helping leaders expand their capacity to lead, not just at work, but in life.
In our conversation, Alvey takes us well beyond the surface of health and wellness and into the deeper reality of what sustains high-performing individuals over time. He shares candidly about the moments in his own life that forced a change in direction. What stands out is his perspective on the patterns leaders build across families, teams, and generations. It’s a thoughtful look at what he calls “generational health,” and why true wealth requires more than financial success.
On the field, Alvey Thompson Jr. wore number 90. Today, we welcome him as guest number 76 on GENeration EXcellence. Settle in for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, capacity, and what it really means to play the long game.
LINK TO ALVEY’S BUSINESS AND THE SYNERGISTIC EDGE PODCAST
https://media.dynamicelevation.co/
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
16
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
Contact Generation Excellence Podcast
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Generation Excellence Podcast?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
