Summary:

How do you assess your business’s value and plan for a smooth exit? How do you ensure your business thrives even in your absence?

Join Adam and Steve Burton as they dive into the crucial self-assessment questions every business owner should ask to determine their current status and future goals. You'll learn about the importance of understanding your business value, the necessity of stepping away without disruptions, and planning a thoughtful, strategic exit.

Adam and Steve discuss:

• The importance of knowing the present value of your business in the current marketplace

• Challenges of being central to your business's growth and operation, and how to mitigate them

• Evaluating the business, financial, and personal aspects of your exit strategy

• The need for a defined succession and transition plan to ensure stability and continuity

• And more!

Resources:

• Unlock your business’s potential with our free Scale to Sell self-assessment

Connect with Our Team:

• Website: Scale to Sell

• info@scaletosell.com

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Connect with Adam Burton:

• LinkedIn: Adam Burton

Scale to Sell

5 Stages to Scale and Sell Your Business (Ep. 22)

Summary:

Scaling and selling a business can be a daunting task, but with the right strategies, it can lead to a successful and profitable exit.

How do you identify and protect the value of your business? How do you build and harvest that value to ensure a smooth exit on your terms?

This week on the Scale to Sell podcast, Adam and Steve Burton explore five critical stages for scaling and selling your business effectively. You'll gain valuable takeaways on how to strategically plan your exit, reduce risk, increase your business value, and ensure a smooth transition for your successor.

They touch on:

• Identifying Value: Understanding the worth of your business and how it compares to others

• Protecting Value: De-risking your business to maximize its value

• Building Value: Growing your business by enhancing human, structural, customer, and social capital

• Harvesting Value: Securing a return on your investment through various exit strategies

• Managing Value: Protecting the wealth created and managing exit options

• And more!

Resources:

• Are You Financially Ready to Retire? - Scale to Sell (Ep. 4)

• Get a free annual estimate of your business's value today! scaletosell.com/discovery

Connect with Our Team:

• Website: Scale to Sell

• info@scaletosell.com

• LinkedIn: Scale to Sell

• Facebook: Scale to Sell

• YouTube: Scale to Sell

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Connect with Adam Burton:

• LinkedIn: Adam Burton

Summary:

Are you looking to strengthen your business mission statement and see a significant impact on growth?

This week on Scale to Sell, Adam Burton chats with Jonathan Sheeley, Executive Consultant at Sheeley Executive Consulting, to explore how the principles of creating a powerful mission statement, often used in nonprofits, can be effectively transferred to for-profit companies.

Jonathan shares his extensive knowledge of strategic leadership and team-building, revealing how a clear mission statement can drive purpose and intentionality in business decisions and daily operations.

Adam and Jonathan discuss:

• The key components of a strong mission statement and how they differ between personal and business contexts

• The importance of having separate mission statements for personal and business goals

• How regularly revisiting and updating your mission statement can aid in effective decision-making

• The impact a well-crafted mission statement has on marketing, operations, and overall business success

• And more!

Resources:

• Business Assessment (My Business Report) - Jonathan Sheeley

Connect with Our Team:

• Website: Scale to Sell

• info@scaletosell.com

• LinkedIn: Scale to Sell

• Facebook: Scale to Sell

• YouTube: Scale to Sell

• Instagram: Scale to Sell

Connect with Adam and Steve Burton:

• LinkedIn: Adam Burton

• LinkedIn: Steve Burton

Connect with Jonathan Sheeley:

• LinkedIn: Jonathan Sheeley

• Website: Sheeley Executive Consulting

About our Guest:

Jonathan Sheeley has assisted more than 100 leaders in capitalizing on the unique strengths of their companies. He acknowledges the significant responsibility that leadership entails and comprehends the importance of their success. With a decade of experience in strategic leadership and team building, Jonathan coaches leaders to navigate business challenges and maximize their potential. His expertise and guidance have been instrumental in helping many leaders like you to excel.