Today, Shannon is joined by guest Christine Nicholson, an expert in exit and succession planning. Together, they discuss the essential transition from running day-to-day tasks to fully embracing the owner role in your business.

 

Listen in as Shannon shares her journey from employee to fractional CFO, and Christine explains the importance of self-awareness, documenting goals, and delegating tasks to increase business value. Learn why giving up control can lead to greater freedom and growth, and hear real-life success stories of business owners who thrived by letting go.

 

Christine also offers valuable advice for early-stage entrepreneurs to protect and enhance their business, even in unforeseen circumstances.

 

Christine Nicholson is multi-award winning and seasoned expert on exit and succession planning in owner managed businesses including employee ownership, exit options and getting out of your own way. She’s the author of 4 books that give practical advice on running better businesses.  she’s lived and worked in 10 countries and exited dozens of businesses generating hundreds of millions of value

 

Get your copy of “Sell it!” here: https://christinenicholson.co.uk/books/

Website: www.christinenicholson.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-nicholson/

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What you'll hear in this episode:

04:09 Perceived control impacts business value and worth.

09:16 Business owners must document and share goals.

11:50 Business ownership brings freedom and joy.

13:48 Clear job roles lead to joyful work.

17:55 Fear of success leading to interference in business.

23:02 Plan for unexpected events to protect business.

24:30 Create a will, plan for business continuity.

31:18 Clients must consider business value from buyer's perspective.

 

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