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Strategic Framework for Building an Empowered Leadership Team to Drive a Successful Exit- Part 1
Vision First, Leadership Second A strong leadership team is not the final objective—it’s the engine that drives your business to the...
rwelke1
Apr 75 min read
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Enhancing Business Resiliency: Key Functions to Automate and How to Do It
In today's fast-paced, dynamic business landscape, companies are increasingly reliant on technology to stay competitive and resilient....
rwelke1
Mar 315 min read
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Why Every Business Owner Should Invest in a Business Coach Focused on Value Creation and Value Acceleration
In today’s competitive business landscape, building and sustaining value is essential for long-term success. Whether you're planning to...
rwelke1
Mar 246 min read
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How to Standardize Your Business for an Optimal Sale
When preparing your business for a third-party sale, one of the most critical aspects is ensuring that it runs efficiently without heavy...
rwelke1
Mar 175 min read
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Streamline Your Business for a Successful Sale (Industrial Commercial Services)
Selling a business is a significant milestone that requires careful preparation. Whether you’re looking to retire, pursue new...
rwelke1
Mar 105 min read
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Mitigate Buyer Risk to Maximize Sale Value
As an owner who is looking to sell a business, it is crucial that they understand that, for the buyer, purchasing a business holds some...
rwelke1
Mar 34 min read
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Assessing the Scalability of Your Small Business Model
In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, scaling your business is not just an option—it’s a strategic imperative for staying competitive...
rwelke1
Feb 246 min read
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How a SWOT Analysis Can Help Discover What is Hindering Salable Value in a Business
For small business owners, understanding their company’s internal and external environment is key to sustained success. A SWOT analysis,...
rwelke1
Feb 175 min read
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A Transformation Roadmap: Turning a Lifestyle Business to a Sellable Asset
For many business owners, their companies start as lifestyle businesses—ventures designed primarily to generate income and support their...
rwelke1
Feb 107 min read
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Strategies to Build an Owner Independent Business
Creating a business that operates independently of its owner is the ultimate goal for many entrepreneurs, especially should they wish to...
rwelke1
Feb 35 min read
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THE 3 STEPS BETWEEN WEALTH & REGRET FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
For most business owners, their company represents 70-90% of the wealth in their financial portfolio. It’s not just a source of income —...
Brad Gaulin
Jan 294 min read
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Pre-Sale Preparation: Self-Assessment on the Current Value of a Business
Selling a business is a significant milestone, and one of the most critical steps in this journey is determining its current value. A...
rwelke1
Jan 275 min read
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What Business Buyers Look for in Assessing Prospecitve Purchase
When evaluating a business for purchase, potential buyers approach the process with a critical eye, seeking specific attributes that...
rwelke1
Jan 203 min read
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Why Lifestyle Businesses Struggle to Sell
Lifestyle businesses, often built around an entrepreneur’s passion or designed to support a particular way of life, offer significant...
rwelke1
Jan 136 min read
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A Simple Path to Cultural Transformation – The 3M Framework for Change Management
Change is inevitable in today’s fast-paced business world, yet most organizations struggle to make it stick. Harvard research shows that...

Brad Gaulin
Jan 64 min read
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JANUARY 2025 PARTNER NEWSLETTER
THE BUSINESS EXIT ADVISOR NETWORK (BEAN) MEETUPS – GROW YOUR ADVISORY SERVICES USING EXIT PLANNING  - A Maximum-value Exit Takes a Great...

Brad Gaulin
Jan 61 min read
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Lifestyle Business versus Sellable Business: Why it Matters!
When starting or growing a business, one critical decision business owners often overlook is whether they are building a lifestyle...
rwelke1
Jan 65 min read
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Goal Execution Drives Success
Execution of business goals is crucial to the success of any organization. Without proper execution, even the most well-crafted goals and...
rwelke1
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Importance of Goal Planning for Your Business
Goal setting is an essential aspect of running a successful business. It helps to provide direction, focus, and motivation for both the...
rwelke1
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Business Warning: Be Prepared for a Recession or Risk Losing Everything
In today’s volatile global economy, the risk of trade wars and economic turbulence is higher than ever. Consider the implications of the...

Brad Gaulin
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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