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Addressing the Value Gap – Living Expenses

Posted on May 14, 2024 by John F. Dini

The Value Gap is one of the most used phrases in exit planning. Simply stated, it’s the difference between what a business owner would realize if he or she sold the company today, and what they need to embark on … Continue reading →

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Purpose After the Sale

Posted on February 26, 2024 by John F. Dini

Purpose after the sale is one of the biggest challenges for an exiting owner. Purpose – “Having as one’s intention or objective.” Many exit planning advisors discuss the three legs of the exit planning stool – business readiness, financial readiness … Continue reading →

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Bill Dunnington says:

February 26, 2024 at 11:42 am

It can be about playing a bigger game …..

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Personal Vision – Life After the Sale Part 2

Posted on February 13, 2024 by John F. Dini

In our last article about life after the sale we discussed identity. Even when business owners are comfortable with who they are, however, there is still the nuts and bolts issue of activity. A business owner spends 20, 30, or … Continue reading →

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Personal Vision – Life After the Sale Part I

Posted on January 25, 2024 by John F. Dini

Life after the sale is often both the most important and most neglected factor in exit planning. Although (according to two different surveys in 2013 and 2022,) 75% of owners report regrets or unhappiness a year after the transition, exit … Continue reading →

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Kyle Whalen says:

January 25, 2024 at 5:47 pm

Am 2 years past selling to an ESOP. Transition is is crazy hard for a lot of the reasons you stated and more.
Been reading your for many years

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Randy Clark says:

February 14, 2024 at 10:24 am

Very good points

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Celebrating Mr. Fezziwig

Posted on December 23, 2023 by John F. Dini

Since 2013 I’ve updated this piece about the underappreciated and forgotten boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! Last week was the 180th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas … Continue reading →

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Tom Morton says:

January 2, 2024 at 8:48 am

Lovely piece, John. I make a point of rereading A Christmas Carol every year — a masterpiece! And (as you say) Mr Fezziwig is someone we should all aspire to!
Best wishes, and every good wish for 2024,
Tom

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