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Finish big
How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top
Book • 2014
In 'Finish Big', Bo Burlingham addresses the often-overlooked topic of how business owners can exit their companies successfully.
The book is based on dozens of interviews with entrepreneurs across various industries and identifies key factors that distinguish happy exits from unhappy ones.
Burlingham outlines a four-stage process for exit planning: exploration, strategy, execution, and transition.
He emphasizes the importance of starting early, building a sellable company, and preparing for the emotional challenges of leaving a business.
The book also introduces the Sensibility Scale, a tool to help owners view their companies objectively from different perspectives.
The book is based on dozens of interviews with entrepreneurs across various industries and identifies key factors that distinguish happy exits from unhappy ones.
Burlingham outlines a four-stage process for exit planning: exploration, strategy, execution, and transition.
He emphasizes the importance of starting early, building a sellable company, and preparing for the emotional challenges of leaving a business.
The book also introduces the Sensibility Scale, a tool to help owners view their companies objectively from different perspectives.
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