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Avoiding the 75%: Why So Many Owners Regret Selling Their Business

If you’re planning to sell your business someday, here’s a statistic worth sitting with: research from the Exit Planning Institute and PwC found that 75% of business owners feel “unhappy” or “profoundly unhappy” one year after exiting their company. Three … Continue reading

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The Inexperienced Advisor – An Exit Planning Horror Story for Business Owners

This is a cautionary tale for business owners—one that’s “based on a true story.” The facts are real, although the exact sequence of events might raise questions if the IRS were to take a closer look. A small business owner … Continue reading

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What Business Owners Should Know from the 5th Annual Exit Planners Survey

Between February 1 and March 2, 2025, ExitMap conducted its 5th annual survey of professionals who help business owners plan successful exits. This is the only survey that gathers insight across multiple advisory specialties—offering a wide-angle view of the professionals … Continue reading

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The Exit Planning Fallacy – A Business Owner’s Perspective

One of the most common sales pitches you might hear from someone claiming to help you “enhance value” goes something like this: “I’ve reviewed your company and believe it’s worth $4.2 million today. With the right planning, it could be … Continue reading

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Decisions Made from Fear

When Fear Dictates Decisions

I can’t. We won’t. I shouldn’t.

Sound familiar? These thoughts creep in as your business grows. You’ve overcome a lot already—taking that first leap, pushing through uncertainty, making tough calls when the stakes were high. But now, you have something to lose. The fear of getting it wrong can paralyze progress. Continue reading

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