Selling your business may feel like the finish line, but for many owners, it can mark the start of a completely new chapter. One surprising statistic discussed in this episode: nearly 70% of business owners report regretting the sale within a year. In many cases, owners may feel unprepared for what comes next. In this …
Selling a business involves both financial and personal considerations, and the transition path you choose may influence your long-term business, employee, and personal goals. In this episode, the seventh in the business exit planning series, Dan Reese walks through the most common exit paths available to business owners, including strategic sales, private equity, ESOPs, management …
What contributes to a business’s value when it’s time to step away? Is it just the numbers, or is there something deeper that drives what buyers may be willing to pay? In this episode, Dan Reese breaks down part 6 of the business exit series, focusing on ways to potentially enhance business value before a …
Growth gets most of the attention, but what happens when hidden risks start to impact what an outside buyer may consider when evaluating your business? What would an outside buyer see that you might be overlooking today? In this episode, Dan Reese breaks down the fifth part of the business exit series, focusing on how …
Most business owners assume they know what their company is worth, but that number is often far from reality. What factors actually influence value, and how can small changes today impact what you walk away with later? In this episode, Dan Reese continues the business exit series, breaking down how business owners can better understand …
Thinking about selling a business is one thing; knowing what you actually need from it is another. How do you move from guessing a number to having greater clarity about your financial future and lifestyle? In this episode, Dan Reese breaks down Part 3 of the business exit series, focused on defining “your number” through …
What happens when the title you have carried for decades suddenly disappears? How do you prepare for the emotional shift that comes after stepping away from your business? In this episode, Dan Reese, CFP®, continues the business exit series by focusing on the personal side of transition. He explains why identity, routine, and purpose play …
Thinking about stepping away from your business someday? The real question is whether you are preparing to leave or preparing to grow. In this episode, Dan Reese, CFP®, kicks off a multi-episode series on exit planning for business owners. He introduces the concept of value acceleration as a proactive alternative to traditional succession planning and …
Most people see one or two meetings a year and assume that’s the whole picture. But real planning is happening year-round, often when no one is sitting across the table. In this episode, Dan Reese, CFP, pulls back the curtain on how an annual service calendar guides financial planning throughout the year. He walks through …
Retirement tax decisions often feel simple on the surface, but the ripple effects can last decades. The real question is not whether taxes will be paid, but when, how, and by whom. In this episode, Dan Reese, CFP®, walks through how Roth conversions, a taxable event, can fit into a broader retirement and estate plan …