78% of business owners plan to fund their retirement by selling their company — yet only

about 20% actually succeed. Why? Because most founders think exit planning is something

you do at the end, not something you build into the business every day.

In this episode, we break that myth wide open.

Instead of theory or generic advice, we walk through 10 concrete, actionable items you can

start addressing right now to immediately raise or protect the value of your business. These

aren’t just “exit strategies” — they’re fundamental drivers of operational strength, risk

reduction, profitability, and buyer confidence.

We cover:

• Why exit planning is really business planning done right

• How continuity, risk management, and documentation increase valuation

• The operational, financial, and leadership gaps buyers punish most

• How to build a business that runs without you

• Why these actions improve performance even if you never sell

Whether your exit is 1 year away or 10 years out, these steps make your company healthier,

more resilient, and dramatically more sellable.

If you want control, options, and leverage — this episode is your starting point.

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