Life After the Business: The Question Owners Avoid
For many owners, the business has been at the centre of their life for years—sometimes decades. So when exit starts to come into focus, the questions become more personal, and often quieter.
The Unsolicited Offer: Opportunity or Illusion?
Often, an owner receives a call they weren’t expecting—someone is interested in buying their business. At first, it can feel like validation. And it is. But it can also create a sense of urgency that wasn’t there before.
The Owner Dependency Trap
In many cases, owners are deeply embedded in the day-to-day. They’re working in the business, not on it—and over time, that creates a level of dependency that’s easy to overlook.
The Exit You Think You Want vs. The One You’re Prepared For
When owners are asked how they see their exit unfolding, the answers are often consistent.