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Why We Plan

119 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

A podcast for advisors to business owners who want to help their clients plan for a successful future, both inside and outside the business. We discuss topics including succession planning, exit planning, ESOPs, business continuity planning, building transferable value, family transfers, third-party transfers, buy-sell agreements, the due diligence process, estate planning, valuation process, tax minimization, building a stronger next-level management team, and much more.

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Episodes

The Most Common Challenges of Exit Planning

February 12, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Getting the Attention of Business Owners

January 29, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Impact of the Economy and Accounting Rules on Valuation

January 16, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Why Should I Work With Someone Half My Age?

January 02, 2020 15:28 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Getting in Front of Clients and Starting the Conversation Right

December 19, 2019 17:37 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

What confuses owners about Exit Planning?

December 05, 2019 20:22 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

What Confuses Owners About Exit Planning?

December 05, 2019 20:22 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

How to Plan So That No One Misses Out on Success

November 21, 2019 22:32 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

What Is the Exit Planning Process

November 11, 2019 18:21 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Navigating domineering owners and outside planning forces

November 07, 2019 15:37 - 17 minutes - 40 MB

When advisors plan for a business owner’s future success, domineering owners and outside forces can derail even the tightest plans. How can advisors anticipate these issues and put their clients on a path toward a successful future? In this episode of Why We Plan, Founder John Brown and President Elizabeth Mower share a story about how outside forces nearly derailed a successful plan. They provide solutions for situations where business owners are caught off guard by people they care about as...

What is the Exit Planning Process?

November 07, 2019 15:37 - 23 minutes - 52.7 MB

When it comes to planning for business owners, advisors shouldn't put their planning into silos. In this episode, Founder John Brown and President Elizabeth Mower talk about the Exit Planning process and how it fits into overall business planning. If you've ever wondered how business owners and advisors can work to plan for a constantly evolving business, this episode is for you!

‘That’s Not Fair’ and Other Unforeseen Exit Planning Problems

October 24, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

‘I Know I Need to Plan. Just Not Now.’ Addressing Procrastination

October 10, 2019 14:32 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

The Most Frustrating and Rewarding Clients to Work With

September 26, 2019 14:09 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

From Ownership to Entry-Level Retail: Avoiding Devastating Mistakes

September 12, 2019 14:27 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Shaping an Owner’s Mind-Set to Create Future Success

August 29, 2019 14:08 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Preventing Backstabbing and Other Avoidable Risks

August 08, 2019 14:28 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

The Most Important Aspect of Exit Planning

July 11, 2019 18:13 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB