by Douglas Brown | Jul 18, 2026 | Business Advising, Someday reasons
Even though I have worked with over a hundred owners and buyers and shown them what makes a business valuable many times, I know what it’s like to struggle with being the one that the business depends on. Because years ago…that struggle consumed me. I know...
by Douglas Brown | Jun 8, 2026 | Someday reasons, Someday risk, Stepping away
I’ve had business owners look at me and ask: “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” The hard part was… I had tried. But when you are working 60 hours a week just keeping the doors open, conversations about retirement, business value, and exit planning are easy to avoid. You...
by Douglas Brown | Dec 8, 2025 | Someday reasons, Someday risk, Stepping away
I’m going to keep working until I’m 55-60-65-70. Good plan. BUT most owners aren’t prepared for unexpected changes that require them to step away someday, and most (70%) discover that Someday occurs years before they expect it. Is your business ready? You...
