Episode 6

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7th Jan 2026

Leadership That Lasts with Nathan Stuckey

In this episode of the NextGen Strategies Podcast, we sit down with Nathan Stuckey, founder of Stuckey Law Firm, to talk about leadership that lasts.

Nathan shares his path from law school to launching his own firm, the lessons he learned by growing through people instead of chasing scale, and why trust is the foundation of any sustainable business. This conversation digs into partnerships, delegation, mentorship, and the responsibility leaders carry to invest in their teams without sacrificing their families or values.

If you’re building something for the long haul and trying to do it the right way, this episode offers grounded, real-world perspective from someone who’s been in it.

In This Episode, We Cover

  1. Nathan’s journey from law school to starting his own firm
  2. Why leadership built on trust outlasts fast growth
  3. What makes partnerships succeed or fail
  4. The danger of bottlenecks and the importance of delegation
  5. Learning to let people fail so they can grow
  6. Mentorship, humility, and asking for advice sooner
  7. Diversifying through business ownership
  8. Keeping family, relationships, and purpose at the center of success

Key Takeaways

  1. Leadership is about people, not ego
  2. Trust and transparency create stronger teams than control
  3. Hiring the right people costs more, but costs less in the long run
  4. Growth without values eventually breaks something important
  5. Sustainable success requires humility, delegation, and patience

About the Guest

Nathan Stuckey is the founder of Stuckey Law Firm, based in Springfield, Ohio. His approach to leadership centers on trust, long-term thinking, and investing in people. In addition to his legal practice, Nathan is involved in other business ventures and is deeply committed to family, mentorship, and community.

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About the Podcast

NextGen Strategies
Welcome to the NextGen Strategies Podcast, the podcast for modern strategies to help family-owned, small businesses grow and compete.

Join long-time friends Grant Covault, marketing strategist and owner of GC Strategies, and Tyler Davis, CPA and owner of DAT CPA, as they interview subject experts on a variety of subjects such as leadership, marketing, finance, operations and much more.

If you are a current business leader, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone looking to get the scoop on the latest and greatest happenings in the world of business, this pod is for you!

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Tyler Davis

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As a CPA and financial strategist, I leverage my knowledge in finance and accounting to help small businesses and individuals thrive in a rapidly changing market. Check us out at www.datcpa.net

Grant Covault

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As a FCMO (Fractional Chief Marketing Officer) serving small businesses around the country, I'm blessed to be able to use my God-given skills to help businesses and their leaders creatively compete in ever-changing and difficult markets. Check us out at www.thegcstrategies.com and connect with me on Linkedin!