E09: Avoiding Transition Pitfalls - Jason Seltzer, EHD

06/09/20 • 45 min

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How prepared is your business to operate without you? Do you have a structured plan in place that can be implemented, or is it only in your head? Listen in as Laurie Barkman talks with Jason Seltzer about worst-case scenarios where privately held companies weren't prepared for unexpected transitions. If you're a business owner that has not yet formalized a transition plan, this episode is for you.

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When there is no successor within the family, how do owners move to the next level of finding someone to buy and operate the business?

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