The Business Owner's Journey · 2025-07-16 · 46 min
Full Episode Page: Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit Nick Berry sits down with Abby Donnelly to reveal why true business succession planning starts long before a term sheet appears. They explore values-based selling, internal versus external successors, the messy emotions behind ownership transfer, and Abby’s portfolio life model for a meaningful next chapter. Expect actionable insights and a few “never thought of that” moments. Find Out How to prepare early for a smooth, profitable succession What values-based selling means for your exit price Whether insiders or outsiders best match your exit goals Her take on grooming leaders into confident successors Best and worst ways to design a portfolio life Links The Leadership and Legacy Group An Insider’s Guide to Succession and Exit Abby Donnelly on LinkedIn Chapters 03:50 The Business Exit Transition Process 06:14 Identifying Successors 08:48 Financial Dynamics of Business Exit & Succession 12:00 Internal vs.
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