Is your business too dependent on you?
Far too many companies are lifestyle businesses that would fall apart without the owner.
This can jeopardise your exit, so detaching yourself from working in the business is essential.
In this episode I am joined by Michèle Hecken, who built, operated, scaled, and exited a successful business in the translation industry. After completing a high-7-figure exit she now serves as an Advisor to high performers wanting to run businesses that serve them and live lives they dream of.
She shares how she scaled and exited her translation company, learning the art of off-boarding as she went. She also gives strategies you can use to create a business that can operate independently of you.
Off-boarding tasks and jobs can maximise the value of your exits.
So, let’s hear from Michèle!
"The art of off-boarding is a game changer" - Michèle Hecken
Timestamps
01:29 - An introduction to Michèle Hecken
03:20 - Working on the business not in it
05:26 - How Julie stopped working in her business
10:23 - Julie's story developing her business
12:47 - The steps Michèle took to step back in her business
18:33 - The problems with service-based businesses
26:11 - Focusing on governance and controls
33:59 - The power of the finance team
36:23 - Tying systems to KPIs
Connect with Michèle Hecken:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelehecken/
Michèle’s website - https://www.michelehecken.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mhecken/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mhecken/
Check out special Michèle's offer just for you the Build & Exit listeners!
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Connect With Julie Wilkinson
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewilkinson-accounting/
Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wasolutions
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUvq6gfNoP_4dfIJulL6C6A
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wilkinsonaccountingsolutions
Website - https://wilkinsonaccountingsolutions.co.uk/
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