Selling a Preschool: The Anxiety, The Process, The Reality

On the show today, Zach and Lisa Hansen share what it really takes to sell a preschool in California. From the mandatory 30 day notice to families and staff to the emotional weight of announcing a deal before it is fully complete, this is the real story behind a business exit.

Zach and Lisa built Growing Brilliant into multiple preschool locations before transitioning ownership and launching a national online early learning platform. This episode explores both sides of that journey. The process of selling a small business and the commitment to reinventing early childhood education.

In this episode, we cover:
• What selling a preschool actually looks like
• Managing parents and staff during a major transition
• Why guided play matters in early childhood education
• Scaling with integrity and protecting culture
• Building, selling, and building again as founders

For entrepreneurs considering an exit, educators leading teams, or parents who care about early learning, this conversation offers a clear look at the anxiety, the process, and the reality of selling a company while staying true to the mission.

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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz 
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