Episode 1

Touchstone Talks: EP 1 - The Ups and Downs Owners Face

August 29, 2025 · 27:29

In this episode of Touchstone Talks, we sit down with Cosmo to explore his journey transitioning out of his business, 4All Promos. With Touchstone’s guidance, Cosmo found the right partnership to grow his company while giving him the freedom to move into what he calls “pretirement.” The conversation dives into lessons learned as a business owner, the challenges of letting go, and the exciting opportunities that come with redefining retirement.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Deborah Agrafojo

Deborah has influenced and directed strategic and owner-operator mergers and acquisitions in many different fields. She believes strongly that assisting a business to grow and develop strong practices is the best way to create a company that is poised for exit planning or gaining an equity growth partner.

Producer

David Chmielewski

At the end of 2013 David founded DirectLine Media, a video production company that specializes in creating memorable and compelling video content for businesses. Admired for his unique and creative visual story telling, David continues to work with small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Editor

Stefania Sassano

Known for being determined and focused, Stefania is often the first to memorize lines and dedicates significant effort to each role. She excels in both comedic and dramatic performances, embracing the motto by Mark Twain, "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life," making every project both a professional commitment and a joy.

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Touchstone Talks: EP 1 - The Ups and Downs Owners Face

Creators and Guests

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