OWL 714: Run Your Business Like You’re Going to Sell It...Even If You’re Not

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. Brian Kinahan is a business coach who helps CEOs and business owners improve business performance and prepare for an eventual sale or generational transfer. His philosophy: run your business like you're going to sell it, even if you're not.    Questions Asked:    1) Are there steps an owner can take in the short term to increase the selling price of a business?  2) Aside from being ready for the transaction process, how does financial performance affect valuation?  3) What else can an owner do to have a significant impact on the price a buyer will pay for the business?