Your Exit Planning Resource Center

Entrepreneurial Psychology 5 min read

It's My Baby - How Emotional Attachment Kills Value

It's my baby is the most costly phrase in exit conversations. Learn how emotional attachment destroys business value—and what to do about it.

Dec 2, 2025

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Transaction Process & Deal Mechanics 15 min read

5 Red Flags That Kill Business Sales Before Closing

Discover 5 red flags that kill business sales—and how to fix them before buyers walk away. Protect your company's value.

Dec 2, 2025

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Entrepreneurial Psychology 13 min read

The Five Cognitive Traps That Keep Business Owners From Building Exit-Ready Companies

Understanding temporal discounting, control illusions, identity fusion, succession fantasies, and profit conflation - the psychological patterns that derail exit readiness despite operational competence.

Dec 1, 2025

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Exit Strategy, Planning, and Readiness 7 min read

The Biggest Lie in Exit Planning - I Don't Need a Strategy Because I'm Not Selling Anytime Soon

The belief that exit planning can wait until you're ready to sell may be among the most expensive mistakes in business ownership. Learn why preparation isn't about timing the sale - it's about building options.

Dec 1, 2025

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Business Valuation Methods 6 min read

Beyond Red Flags - The 5 Long-Term Drivers of Valuation

Discover why premium valuations take years to build, not months. Learn the five structural factors that drive business valuation and the real economics of transformation vs selling now.

Nov 23, 2025

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