Common Symptom
"I need to plan my exit"
You're thinking about what comes next—for you and the business.
Whether it's five years away or five months, you're starting to think about transition. Selling, passing it on, or stepping back—each path has questions you're not sure how to answer. The business you've built deserves a good future, and so do you.
Signs you might recognize
- •You're thinking about retirement or your next chapter
- •You're not sure what the business is actually worth
- •Key relationships and knowledge are tied to you personally
- •You don't have an obvious successor
- •The thought of selling or transitioning feels overwhelming
- •You're not sure how to start the process
What's often underneath
The symptom you're experiencing is real, but it's usually a signal of something deeper. These are the root causes we commonly find:
Owner Dependence
The business's value is tied to your personal involvement. Without you, it's worth less.
No Succession Path
There's no clear successor, no transition plan, no preparation for leadership change.
Valuation Uncertainty
You don't know what the business is worth or how to maximize its value before transition.
Emotional Complexity
This isn't just a business decision. It's tied to identity, legacy, and life purpose.
How we help
- →We help you understand and increase your business's value before transition
- →We work to reduce owner dependence so the business can thrive without you
- →We help identify and develop potential successors, internal or external
- →We guide you through the emotional and practical aspects of letting go
- →We create a realistic timeline and transition plan
This sounds like me. What now?
A Business Health Check is the first step. We'll listen to your specific situation, examine what's happening, and share what we find. No obligation, no pressure.
Talk to a Business Doctor