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February 5, 2023 34 mins

What can go wrong if you wait too long to plan your exit strategy? Executive coach and organizational consultant, Bill Prinzivalli, joins Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman to discuss why your entrepreneurial journey is not just the start but also the exit. Bill grew a software company to a $30 million valuation but eventually, the doors of opportunity closed and so did the company. Bill shares the highs and lows of his journey and lessons learned along the way. 

 

Listen in to learn more about:

  • Having an exit strategy throughout the lifetime of your business
  • Knowing how long you want to work in the business
  • Planning for the transition
  • Having trusted advisors to lean on
  • Surrounding yourself with a trustworthy team



Show links:

https://billprinzivalli.com/

Learn more about business transition planning at https://smalldotbig.com 

Visit www.meetlauriebarkman.com to request a business exit readiness assessment

Subscribe to the Succession Stories YouTube Channel

 

About Succession Stories Podcast

Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast guiding entrepreneurs from transition to transaction. From building value to letting go. The show received the 28th Annual Communicator Award for Audio & Podcast Excellence and is ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.

Join host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, as she talks with entrepreneurs, family business leaders, investors, and industry experts as they explore the journey from business growth and innovation, creating a more valuable and transferable business, and avoiding succession regrets when exiting and selling your company.

If you are an entrepreneur looking for inspiration to create a more valuable business, or an owner who wants to figure out the best way to transition or sell their closely held company, this podcast is for you.

To learn more and subscribe to our newsletter, visit https://smalldotbig.com

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauriebarkman 

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