Running a business means navigating change, making difficult decisions and constantly looking ahead. Whether you are growing your company, preparing for a transition or planning your next chapter, Open for Business examines the business and personal issues that come with ownership.
Hosted by Stuart Brown and Norman Kallen (business advisors who happen to be attorneys), the podcast features discussions with entrepreneurs, executives, authors and advisors on leadership, company culture, succession planning, private equity, wealth management and more.
Running a business means navigating change, making difficult decisions and constantly looking ahead. Whether you are growing your company, preparing for a transition or planning your next chapter, Open for Business examines the business and personal issues that come with ownership.
Hosted by Stuart Brown and Norman Kallen (business advisors who happen to be attorneys), the podcast features discussions with entrepreneurs, executives, authors and advisors on leadership, company culture, succession planning, private equity, wealth management and more.
6 Oct 2026
Business, Legacy and What Comes Next | Trailer
Running a business doesn't stop being hard when the workday ends.
On Open for Business, Stuart Brown and Norman Kallen sit down with successful entrepreneurs, authors, executives, and thought leaders to talk through the decisions that shape a company and the life built around it. Stuart and Norman are business advisors first who happen to be attorneys, and every conversation stays practical: no lectures, no legal jargon.
Each episode covers the issues that matter most to business owners, including leadership, company culture, succession planning, private equity, wealth management, and personal growth. Guests share real-world lessons you can apply right away, whether you're building a company, preparing for an exit, leading a team, or planning your next chapter.
If you're thinking about your business, your family, your legacy, and what comes next, pull up a seat at the table. Subscribe to Open for Business wherever you get your podcasts.
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29 Sept 2026
Pouring A Legacy: The Wilson Creek Winery Story Of Family, Grit And Governance With Bill Wilson
In this episode of Open For Business, hosts Stuart Brown and Norman Kallen speak with Bill Wilson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-wilson-811254ba), founder of Wilson Creek Winery (https://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/) in Temecula, California, about building and leading a successful multigenerational family business.
Bill shares how an early career setback in finance ultimately led to an unexpected opportunity to purchase land in Southern California’s Temecula wine region with his parents and siblings. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working alongside family members, sharing lessons learned from decades of growing a business together. He highlights the importance of bringing in trusted consultants and advisors who can provide objective, expert guidance when personal relationships make it difficult to maintain a neutral perspective.
Bill also reflects on his family's entrepreneurial journey, the sacrifices required to grow their business, and the values that have helped them navigate change while preserving both the company and the family relationships behind it.
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