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Ignoring two other critical factors could lead to lifelong regret…

When discussing sales, it frequently revolves around a number in dollars or “the multiple”. This is important, but if 76% of former owners regret selling, there is more to consider than getting the return you deserve. Two additional critical factors for a successful exit are control and legacy.

🔑Control over the terms of your exit

Control over the terms of separation is critical for many buyers. Once they make the tough choice of parting with what they invested a significant amount of their lives in, they want to move on with a clean break. The thought of working for someone else (especially in what was their business) or adjusting to the change of status is unpleasant.

This isn’t always the case. Some owners are excited to relieve themselves of the stress and focus on doing what they love. It does, however, require careful negotiation, best documented to ensure both parties fully understand what the future will look like.

❌ “Nope, this doesn’t apply, we are a family business…”

If you feel that this doesn’t apply as you are planning to transfer your business to your family, please think again! To preserve your legacy, you need to consider how you will cope with changes in your control over the business. This requires a rock-solid understanding between you and your children over how your roles, responsibilities, and level of engagement will change.

Planning is critical

💡Planning your exit years in advance can significantly impact your options, value, and whether you feel success or regret. This is true whether you intend to pass it to the next generation, reinvest it, or fund your retirement.

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Next week, we will look at the other critical factor, which might be the most important: Legacy.

Don’t be one of the 76% of former owners who regret their sale.

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]]> “My business is a legacy that I’m going to pass to my kids. That’s the best thing for everyone.” Is it? https://www.c-link.consulting/is-my-business-legacy-best-secured-by-my-kids/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:26:40 +0000 https://www.c-link.consulting/?p=2302 “My business is a legacy that I’m going to pass to my kids. That’s the best thing for everyone.” Is it? Your business has likely seen more of you than your family has. It makes sense, then, that letting go feels impossible. It isn’t just a company; it’s a decade (or a generation) of missed…

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“My business is a legacy that I’m going to pass to my kids. That’s the best thing for everyone.” Is it?

Your business has likely seen more of you than your family has. It makes sense, then, that letting go feels impossible. It isn’t just a company; it’s a decade (or a generation) of missed dinners and hard-won progress. In a family business, you aren’t just selling an entity—you’re deciding the fate of your legacy.

If you’re torn between passing the torch to your children or selling the company your parents built, ask yourself this: “Why was the business started?”

In almost every situation, it comes down to providing for family.

The next key question is: “How can the wealth be most advantageous to you all?”

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If you are curious about how you can reduce business risk, provide for your family, and for future generations, click on the link.

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]]> No one wants to leave a mess for their family. They want to leave a legacy. What will you leave? https://www.c-link.consulting/dont-leave-a-mess-leave-a-legacy/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:46:16 +0000 https://www.c-link.consulting/?p=2287 “I’m not going to exit for years. Maybe never!” There are two big problems with these common statements.

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“I’m not going to exit for years. Maybe never!”

“I’m not going to exit for years. Maybe never!” There are two big problems with these common statements. I’ll take the easy one first

1. We are all going to exit our business. One of the “5Ds” is inescapable (death), and by not preparing your family and business, you leave a mess as your legacy. It doesn’t have to be that way.

2. Yes, you are doing a lot right now, so why bother taking on the extra work to prepare for an exit? Imagine your current workload AND gathering documentation, preparing your team for a change, talking daily with your M&A team, meeting with prospective buyers, and then following up on their information requests. Not fun, and it’s almost guaranteed your business will suffer, lowering the value.

"I can't do this now."

If that makes sense, but you see it as a long-term problem, consider the fact that an exit-ready business is easier to run and more profitable.

If that is one of your immediate goals, then you’ll want to connect with me now.

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