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This book will help you if

• You know you need to start but you don't know how, so you keep putting it off.

• You’ve hit a roadblock (or two or three) and haven’t figured out the best way to proceed.  

• You aren’t planning to exit any time soon, but you want to get an idea of what it entails.  

• You're not sure if your successor will be ready on your timeline — or ever.

• You’re having a hard time letting go. You’ve invested so much in the business. 

• You have are concerned about what you will do after your exit. 

What you won’t find in the pages of this book is advice on the financials. There are no recommendations on financial planning, tax strategies, or negotiating a deal, but I can direct you to experts who can advise you in each of these areas.

Who is this book written for:

Business Owners, Presidents, and CEOs who understand that selling their business, no matter the buyer, will challenge them in new and different ways, but tackling big challenges is in their DNA, and they are ready to tackle this one.

Successors and Leadership Team members will gain much greater insight into their owners' challenges and get fresh perspective on the owner's mindset during a very demanding time.

With that understanding, they can shape more meaningful conversations and play a more prominent role in influencing decisions, increasing their contribution to the company and improving overall outcomes.

Trusted Advisors: Business attorneys, estate planning attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors can gain insight into supporting clients in ways they might not have considered before.

For Investment bankers, M&A companies, and business brokers, supporting your clients with the principles outlined in this book can lessen the risk of your deal derailing in the 11th hour. 

Executives preparing for their next chapter will find a process for defining 'what's next?'

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Hi ! I’m Abby Donnelly!

An Insider’s Guide is the ultimate roadmap for business owners, successors and trusted advisors, providing fresh perspective and insight into navigating this complex transition.

Built on hard-earned and hard-learned lessons of those who have weathered their way through, it expands upon the lessons from my 2017 book, “Straight Talk About Planning Your Succession: A Primer for CEOs”.

The 10 principles address the most pervasive leadership, strategy and people challenges that impact business owners preparing for what is arguably one of the most significant transitions in their business and life. They address the complex dynamics involved in succession and exit — beyond the financials. They cover the practical decisions owners must make and offer fresh perspectives and keen insight into what to expect.

In addition, they pull the curtain back on the interpersonal, and emotional dynamics that are at play, giving owners and successors a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to do this well and get the outcomes they want.   

These 10 principles are your roadmap for a successful exit and an inspiring next chapter!