Planning Your Business Exit Like aPro: Why It’s More Than Just a Goodbye

Let’s face it—most entrepreneurs don’t start their businesses thinking about how they’ll one day leave them. We’re focused on launching, growing, scaling, surviving… not the exit. But here’s the deal: how you leave your business is just as important as how you build it.

Whether you’re planning to retire, sell, pass it on, or just want out, having an expert business exit strategy isn’t just smart—it’s essential. And no, it’s not something you figure out the month before you list your business for sale. A good exit plan is years in the making and, ideally, built into your overall business strategy from early on.

Let’s walk through what expert exit planning really looks like—and why it might be the most valuable business decision you’ll ever make.