Legacy Branding

About Legacy Branding

Legacy Branding is a podcast dedicated to helping founders navigate the complexities of selling their business, avoid post-sale crises, and build impactful personal brands for their next evolution, featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, and actionable insights.

Publisher

Laura Beauparlant

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Oct 2024

Latest episode

18 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Feb 2026

   EP. 47 Unbankable to Unstoppable: The Nutpods Story

   Building a breakout brand isn’t just about having a great product. It’s about having the resilience to keep going when you’re exhausted, “unbankable,” and figuring it out in real time –while the stakes keep getting higher. In this episode, Madeline Haydon, founder of nutpods, shares the real story behind building one of the fastest-growing plant-based creamer brands in the U.S. From a kitchen experiment during IVF to a nationally recognized brand sold in thousands of stores, and ultimately, a successful exit. We talk about what it takes to build in a competitive category without cutting corners, how she stayed relentlessly committed to her vision (unsweetened, better-for-you, premium), and why selling wasn’t just a business decision...it was a legacy decision. In this episode, you’ll learn: → Why “not having money” can force better strategy, focus, and innovation → What it really takes to build a food brand when you’re new to the industry → How Madeline used Kickstarter + Amazon to create traction before retail → The leadership pressure and personal sacrifices that come with rapid growth → Why differentiation matters more than playing it safe → How her definition of legacy changed as the business scaled → What prompted her decision to sell and what she’s focused on now This conversation is for founders building something big – and wondering how to grow without losing themselves in the process. Connect with Madeline Haydon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-haydon-b721474/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-haydon-b721474/) https://www.nutpods.com (https://www.nutpods.com)

2. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Ep 46. Money as an Amplifier: Designing a Business That Serves Your Life with Anthony Englert

   Building wealth isn’t about making more money. It’s about designing a business that gives you freedom, options, and impact. In this episode, Anthony Englert breaks down why your business should be treated as a wealth engine, not just a source of income and how money simply amplifies who you already are. We explore what separates lifestyle businesses from legacy businesses, why founders burn out when everything depends on them, and how building for exit can actually create more income, clarity, and optionality today. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why money is an amplifier, not the goal How to shift from income thinking to building a true wealth engine The difference between building for income vs. building for exit Why burnout is often a design problem, not a motivation problem How staying in your zone of genius increases both impact and wealth Why more money doesn’t automatically create happiness or fulfillment How early money stories influence entrepreneurial decisions What it really means to build wealth that supports your next chapter This conversation is for founders who want to build real wealth with intention, and create a legacy that extends far beyond their business. Connect with Anthony Englert:⁠ Website⁠⁠ (https://www.alfaadvisory.com/ ) LinkedIn Anthony Englert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-englert-alfa/ ) LinkedIn⁠ Alfa Advisory (https://www.linkedin.com/company/alfa-advisory) FOLLOW Legacy Branding Podcast so you never miss an episode, and if this one sparked something for you, leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, it helps more founders discover these conversations. -- Resources for Founders & Entrepreneurs: 📘 ⁠Founder's Brand Playbook⁠ (https://www.labcreative.ca/the-founders-brand-playbook): Your step-by-step guide to position your business to sell + build a personal brand for what's next. ✉️ ⁠Laura's Newsletter⁠ (https://www.labcreative.ca/newsletter): Get actionable insights, stories from founders, and branding tips delivered straight to your inbox. Are we connected yet? 👋 I’m sharing tips, stories, and updates on ⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/labcreativeinc/) and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-beauparlant/)! See you there!

3. 

   21 Jan 2026

   Ep 45. The Real Risk After an Exit Isn’t Financial with Steve Adams

   Building a business is hard. Keeping your health intact while doing it is even harder. In this episode of Legacy Branding, Steve Adams gets candid about the real risk founders face before and after an exit, and it’s not financial. After decades of high-pressure leadership, multiple successful exits, and relentless performance, Steve hit a wall. He wasn’t “sick,” but his body was breaking down. That wake-up call led him to redefine success, rebuild his health from the cellular level, and ultimately found Tiger Medical Institute, a personalized medicine company helping founders over 45 restore energy, clarity, and control. This conversation goes beyond health advice. It’s about what happens when success outpaces sustainability, and how founders can design a next chapter that includes vitality, purpose, and presence. You’ll learn: Why the real risk after an exit isn’t financial, it’s your health. The gap between lifespan and healthspan most founders ignore. Why “not sick” doesn’t mean you’re actually well. How burnout and stress show up after the deal closes. Why losing purpose accelerates decline. How redefining success beyond money protects your legacy. This is a grounded, eye-opening conversation for founders who want to enjoy what they’ve built, and stay healthy enough to live their next chapter on their own terms. Connect with Steve Adams:⁠ (https://revelbikes.com/) Website (https://www.tigermi.com) ⁠ (https://revelbikes.com/)⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/steveadamsceo) FOLLOW Legacy Branding Podcast so you never miss an episode, and if this one sparked something for you, leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, it helps more founders discover these conversations. -- Resources for Founders & Entrepreneurs: 📘 ⁠Founder's Brand Playbook⁠ (https://www.labcreative.ca/the-founders-brand-playbook): Your step-by-step guide to position your business to sell + build a personal brand for what's next. ✉️ ⁠Laura's Newsletter⁠ (https://www.labcreative.ca/newsletter): Get actionable insights, stories from founders, and branding tips delivered straight to your inbox. Are we connected yet? 👋 I’m sharing tips, stories, and updates on ⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/labcreativeinc/) and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-beauparlant/)! See you there!

Who has been a guest on Legacy Branding

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Taki Moore
• Kelsey Kitsch
• Mike Desjardins
• Derek Coburn
• Julie Cole

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

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Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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