Episodes: 5
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 12.8k subscribers
Publicly listed emails
shaun.morey@groupsjr.com
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Zarak Khan - Behavioral scientist focused on the psychology and emotions that shape decisions during major life transitions.
Steve Jaffe - Processing Grief After A Layoff, Separating Identity From Work, And Reframing Career Setbacks.
Marion Johnson - Her Experience Of Being Laid Off And Rebounding Afterward.
Peter Boumgarden - Managing The Financial And Emotional Dynamics Of Selling A Family Business.
Scott Young - Family-business Succession, Planning A Business Transition, And Selling Without Regret.
Elliot Young - Family-business Succession, Planning A Business Transition, And Selling Without Regret.
Planning Your Exit: The Financial Questions Founders Should Ask Before Selling a Business
October 08, 2026
For many founders, up to 90% of their net worth is tied up in their company, making their exit the biggest financial decision of their lives. Given what’s at stake, you don’t want to miss this bonus episode of The Deciding Factor, where Edward Jones strategist Zach Gildehaus joins host Zarak Khan to explore what it takes to navigate a successful exit. They discuss why so many founders regret selling, how to prepare for life after running your own business, and why building a company that can ...
Legacy and Letting Go: The Human Side of Selling a Family Business with Professor Peter Boumgarden
October 08, 2026
Selling a business is hard enough. But when it’s a family business, letting go is a whole different story. The Deciding Factor host Zarak Khan and his guests explore how founders and their families can successfully exit a business, without letting family drama get in the way.Zarak is first joined by Elliot and Scott Young, a father and son who built, scaled, and sold market research firm Perception Research Services. The Youngs share how they handled succession, planned their transition, and ...
The Post-Layoff Financial Survival Guide with Edward Jones' Facundo Abraham
October 08, 2026
A sudden layoff can leave your head spinning, but this is the time you really need to make smart financial decisions. Should you touch your 401(k)? Which health insurance options make sense? In this bonus episode of The Deciding Factor, Edward Jones senior analyst Facundo Abraham joins host Zarak Khan to break down how to avoid costly financial mistakes after a job loss. From your immediate Day One checklist to smart strategies for tapping reserves, this episode offers a roadmap for protectin...
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Podseeker estimates The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise, authorship, entrepreneurship, or firsthand experience with a major life transition; a high public profile is not necessary. Common among recent guests: Published a relevant book; Built or sold a business; Established expertise in psychology, behavioral science, or family enterprise. Recent guests include Steve Jaffe, Marion Johnson, and Peter Boumgarden.
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