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In this episode of The Exit: Scott Bushkie, Managing Partner and founder of Cornerstone Business Services, shares insights from his 26-year career helping business owners navigate successful exits.

Scott discusses the upcoming massive wealth transfer as Baby Boomers retire, with 50% expected to transfer their businesses by 2030.

He emphasizes the importance of early exit planning, comparing entrepreneurship to a marathon where initial excitement fades into a plateau.

Scott stresses the importance of working with specialized M&A professionals, sharing examples where proper advisory helped achieve 15-20% higher valuations.

Currently, Scott helps educate business owners through his book "Finish Strong" and various outreach programs at Cornerstone.

For more details and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit.

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Scott Bushkie is the Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services. With

more than 25 years of experience in the M&A industry, Scott is a recognized thought-leader,

bringing investment bank level services to buy-side and sell-side transactions in the lower

middle market. He has successfully executed hundreds of transactions domestically and

internationally, working with private equity firms, family offices, and strategic buyers.

Websites - https://www.cornerstone-business.com/

- https://scottbushkie.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbushkie/

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The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/