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Stay, Sell, or Step Back: The Business Owner's 3 Hardest Options
I'm stepping back from the day-to-day operations of my business while relocating to Melbourne, yet I still maintain full control. Most founders either stay trapped forever, sell everything, or try this risky third option: turning their company into a true investment that runs without them.
I'm sharing the brutal reality of this transition - appointing a C-suite, self-funding the change, and why removing "founder fairy dust" could tank margins and revenue. With 1300 investors and 45+ team members counting on me, failure isn't an option.
0:00 - The 3 Options Every Business Owner Must Face
0:47 - Option 1: Stay in Business Forever (The Master Tailor Trap)
2:16 - Option 2: Full Exit Strategy & Complete Sale
4:37 - Option 3: Step Out & Become an Investor
5:23 - The E-Myth Pyramid: From Technician to Investor
6:27 - My Choice: Why I'm Choosing Option 3
7:17 - 1300 Investors & 45+ Team Members: Why I Didn't Sell
8:33 - Two Key Decisions: C-Suite & Capital Strategy
9:29 - The Fairy Dust Problem: What Happens When Founders Leave
10:22 - Reinvestment Reality: Why You Need Capital for Transition
Follow Mark Kentwell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_kentwell
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_kentwell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkentwell1
Mark's Businesses:
Presence Real Estate: https://presence.realestate/
Nexr: https://nexr.com.au/
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By Mark KentwellI'm stepping back from the day-to-day operations of my business while relocating to Melbourne, yet I still maintain full control. Most founders either stay trapped forever, sell everything, or try this risky third option: turning their company into a true investment that runs without them.
I'm sharing the brutal reality of this transition - appointing a C-suite, self-funding the change, and why removing "founder fairy dust" could tank margins and revenue. With 1300 investors and 45+ team members counting on me, failure isn't an option.
0:00 - The 3 Options Every Business Owner Must Face
0:47 - Option 1: Stay in Business Forever (The Master Tailor Trap)
2:16 - Option 2: Full Exit Strategy & Complete Sale
4:37 - Option 3: Step Out & Become an Investor
5:23 - The E-Myth Pyramid: From Technician to Investor
6:27 - My Choice: Why I'm Choosing Option 3
7:17 - 1300 Investors & 45+ Team Members: Why I Didn't Sell
8:33 - Two Key Decisions: C-Suite & Capital Strategy
9:29 - The Fairy Dust Problem: What Happens When Founders Leave
10:22 - Reinvestment Reality: Why You Need Capital for Transition
Follow Mark Kentwell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_kentwell
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_kentwell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkentwell1
Mark's Businesses:
Presence Real Estate: https://presence.realestate/
Nexr: https://nexr.com.au/