On this episode of In Good Company, we explore what it really means to exit a business—and why the best outcomes are almost never just about valuation. Denis Horrigan and Kevin Leahy sit down with Ramsey Goodrich of Carter Morse & Goodrich to unpack the full arc of a business transition, from unsolicited offers and early curiosity to disciplined preparation, readiness, and finding the right long-term partner.

Ramsey shares why thoughtful owners start with one question—why—and shift their focus from “selling a business” to designing a transition that aligns with their goals, legacy, employees, and future involvement. The conversation highlights a consistent theme: successful outcomes are built long before a transaction begins, through clarity of purpose, intentional planning, and the right advisory team working in sync. For business owners thinking about what comes next, this episode reframes exit planning as less of a moment in time, and more of a process of preparing for the life you actually want on the other side.

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