The Premier Path Podcast

In this episode of the Premier Path Podcast, Patrick York sits down with Michael Wilbur, Executive Vice President of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), to discuss what it takes to build a business that lasts. They explore the unique passion and relationships that define the floor covering distribution industry, the importance of creating space to work on the business rather than just in it, and why connecting with peers can provide invaluable perspective for

In this episode, Derek Wittjohann sits down with Hans Dekker, President of the Community Foundation of New Jersey, for a conversation about making philanthropy more intentional, strategic, and meaningful. Hans shares his perspective on donor-advised funds, how they compare to private foundations, and the role thoughtful planning can play in aligning charitable giving with a family’s financial goals. But the conversation goes well beyond the numbers. Derek and Hans explore how families can ident

In this episode of the Premier Path Podcast, Michael Lehman sits down with Scott Mashuda, Founder and Managing Director of REAG, an investment banking and advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, and transition planning, to discuss what business owners should know long before they are ready to sell. Michael and Scott explore how businesses are valued, what buyers are really looking for, and why purchase price is only one piece of a successful transaction. They

In this episode of the Premier Path Podcast, Mike Lehman sits down with Duane Liedl, Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at BlackRock, to discuss the evolving fixed income landscape and why bonds may once again play a critical role in investors' portfolios. Together, they explore today's interest rate environment, the Federal Reserve's outlook, managing bond risk, the value of active fixed income management, and how customized bond portfolios can help preserve capital while generating income.

In this episode, Derek Wittjohann, COO of Premier Path Wealth Partners, sits down with Christin Cardone McClave, advisor at Legacy Capitals and former COO and CHRO of CARDONE Industries, a third-generation family enterprise with more than $1.2 billion in revenue and 5,000 employees. As both a family shareholder and senior executive, Christin played a key role in guiding the company through generational leadership transitions, organizational transformation, and ultimately a successful acquisition

In this episode, Michael Lehman of Premier Path sits down with Gary Fisch, founder of Gary’s Wine and Marketplace, to discuss his nearly 40-year journey building one of New Jersey’s most respected retail brands. Gary shares how he started with a small store in 1987 and grew it into a nationally recognized name in wine retail through grit, timing, and a relentless focus on customer experience. They explore the realities of entrepreneurship, navigating economic downturns, expanding into Napa Vall