Running a business and maintaining smooth-sailing operations is no small feat. Aside from the many moving parts that you need to oversee, you must also deal with its direct impact on your daily life and relationships. If you find that running your business is running your life rather than giving you a more satisfying and joyful life, this podcast has everything you need to become a better informed and more content business owner.

Welcome to Open For Business, the show offering insights and practical tips for navigating today’s demanding and often uncertain business environment. Whether growing your existing business or launching your next venture, each episode presents compelling conversations with accomplished business owners and credentialed advisors offering fresh perspectives and data-backed strategies.

Businesspeople who just happen to be attorneys, your hosts Stuart Brown and Norman Kallen give you a seat at the table to hear informative yet entertaining discussions with best-selling authors, top-tier financial advisors, organizational strategy experts, and fellow business owners.

But it’s not all work and no play! We also focus on the rewards of success. We’ll delve into maximizing your spare time to do the things you most enjoy, enhancing your relationships with family and friends -- even elevating your golf game or selecting the perfect bottle of wine, scotch, or bourbon for any occasion.

Stuart Brown and Norman Kallen have dedicated their careers to providing guidance to business owners through every point in the life cycle of a business, from formation to sale or succession planning. Business owners themselves, they have the experience and relationships to bring insights from the most accomplished of guests to every type of business owner, regardless of industry.

Stuart Brown, co-founder and managing partner of Brown Moskowitz & Kallen, is a commercial transactions attorney and former general counsel of a publicly traded company. He adds value to his clients’ ventures by facilitating rewarding introductions and fostering long-lasting relationships among all concerned parties.

Norman Kallen, partner at Brown Moskowitz & Kallen, and co-chair with Stuart, of BMK’s corporate and transactional department, advises clients in diverse business, commercial and transactional matters, particularly mergers and acquisitions for middle and lower-middle-market companies. A former general counsel for an early-stage software company and co-founder of a technology company, Norman has first-hand experience in all facets of building your company with an exit strategy in mind. He is a true trusted advisor for his clients as well as a voracious networker and relationship builder.

Owning a business always involves a labyrinth of twists and turns. Join us at Open For Business to acquire the skills, strategies, and resources to manage a successful venture and enjoy a fulfilling personal life.

Tune in to Open For Business at www.bmk-law.com.