#70 – Mastering the Business Exit: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know – Christine Nicholson

Christine Nicholson is a award-winning business mentor, author, and exit strategist. In this episode we unpack what it really takes to build, scale, and successfully exit your business.

With over a hundred business sales under her belt, Christine shares real-world lessons on the three types of exits every founder should understand, how to prepare for due diligence long before you sell, and why financial freedom starts outside your business.

From the emotional rollercoaster of letting go to the practical steps that protect your wealth, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom for entrepreneurs who want to create lasting value, and a life beyond the business.

00:00 Introduction

01:54 Preparing for Business Exit

06:44 The Importance of Delegation

13:40 The Psychological Toll of Due Diligence

19:31 The Role of Preparation in Due Diligence

23:16 Personal Entrepreneurial Journey

29:28 The Overlooked Strategy: Acquiring to Exit

30:26 The Reality of Business Dependency

33:59 Preparing for Wealth Outside the Business

34:54 The Pitfalls of Not Planning Ahead

42:07 The Gender Dynamics in Business Ownership

44:57 The Challenges of Selling a Business

47:52 The Importance of Building Business Controls

49:43 The Motivation Behind Helping Others

53:39 The Impact of Upbringing on Success

55:57 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information

Contact Christine:

https://christinenicholson.co.uk/

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