Thinking about exiting your business? If not, you should be.
It’s fair to say that many of us live for the now. Especially as business owners, we’re constantly striving for that next client, the next level of growth, the next big win. We tell ourselves, “It’ll be better when…” — when we hire more staff, when profits increase, when the economy improves.
But one thing most of us don’t think about is the day we’ll eventually leave our business.
That day will come for all of us — whether by choice or by circumstance. Ideally, it’s on your terms: selling your business for a strong return or stepping back while still drawing income from the company you built. Sometimes, it’s even for exciting reasons — just look at Sir Richard Branson, who built and sold businesses to fuel new adventures. He’s proof that there’s a repeatable formula for building, running, and exiting a successful business.
If you can run one business well, you can run several — provided you understand how to create a structure that doesn’t rely on you.
Of course, exiting your business is never easy. It’s your baby — something you’ve nurtured from the ground up. Letting go can feel emotional, even impossible. You might want to stay involved on the board, step into a part-time advisory role, or sell completely. Whatever your vision, one thing is certain: the earlier you plan your exit, the better your outcome will be.
Ideally, your exit strategy should start taking shape around five years before you plan to leave. Yet, most owners only start thinking about it a year or less beforehand — often too late to get the full value their business deserves.
Even if selling or stepping back isn’t on your radar right now, it’s still crucial to plan. None of us know what the future holds. The ultimate goal should be to make your business operate successfully without you. Once you achieve that, you’ll have the freedom to decide when and how to exit — on your terms, not the business’s.
And here’s the best part: preparing to exit doesn’t just make your business more sellable. It also drives higher profits, stronger teams, and more personal freedom. Delegating, systemising, and scaling aren’t just about selling — they’re about creating a business that works for you, not because of you.
So, bearing all this in mind — why not take the first step?
Join me for my upcoming seminar:
How to Grow, Scale and Exit Your Business
Whether you’re planning to sell in six months or twenty years, this event will help you:
- Build a business that thrives without your daily involvement
- Understand what drives your company’s value
- Create a clear, profitable exit strategy — on your terms
Learn more and secure your spot here: 👉 How to Grow, Scale and Exit Your Business
Because it’s never too early to plan for freedom — and it’s never too late to start building a business that gives you the lifestyle you deserve.
If this event does not suit you, give me a call or book an informal video call with me using my calendar link and we can discuss whatever issues you’re struggling with right now.
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