Why 90% of Owners Miss Their Exit Strategy with Renita Wolf | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 193

Andrew Biggs interviews Renita Wolf, founder of Poe Wolf Partners, about the critical importance of planning an exit strategy for business owners. Renita shares startling insights, including that up to 90% of businesses shut down without selling due to lack of preparation. Drawing from her corporate finance expertise, she outlines actionable steps for successful exits, such as obtaining a professional valuation, preparing 2-3 years in advance, reducing dependency on the owner, and identifying potential buyers like competitors, strategic partners, or family members. Renita emphasizes aligning the exit strategy with personal goals—whether maximizing profit, ensuring employee security, or preserving a legacy. She also offers a free assessment tool to help business owners gauge their readiness at PoeWolfPartners.com/ready.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Why Most Businesses Close Without Selling
• 00:00:21 - Meet Renita Wolf: Exit Strategy Expert
• 00:00:36 - Why Every Business Needs an Exit Strategy
• 00:02:35 - Renita’s Journey: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship
• 00:05:55 - What Is Your Business Really Worth?
• 00:10:10 - Steps to Prepare for a Profitable Exit
• 00:15:00 - Crucial Factors That Drive Business Value
• 00:19:59 - How to Make Yourself Replaceable in Your Business
• 00:21:46 - Creating a Scalable and Sellable Business Structure
• 00:22:34 - From Operator to Chairman: Elevating Your Role
• 00:23:16 - Big Challenges for Small Business Owners
• 00:24:19 - Your Roadmap to a Smooth Business Exit
• 00:31:21 - How to Identify the Best Buyer for Your Business
• 00:35:20 - Renita’s Final Tips for a Successful Sale

Connect with Renita Wolf

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renitawolf 
• Poe Wolf Partners - https://www.poewolfpartners.com 
• Take the Exit Ready Assessment - https://exitready2406.scoreapp.com 

Book Recommendations

• Books authored by Daniel Priestly - https://danielpriestley.com/daniel-priestley-books
• The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin Sharma - https://tinyurl.com/25cnmb7e

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