EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 37 MIN
The Great Ownership Transfer: Why So Many Businesses Won’t Survive the Next 10 Years
from Books & The Biz
This is becoming one of the biggest business stories that almost nobody is talking about.Millions of business owners are approaching retirement, but many have no succession plan and no realistic buyer lined up. Studies suggest millions of businesses could change hands over the next decade, while a large percentage of owners still aren’t prepared for transition. What we will discuss:Why revenue is not the same as business valueWhy many businesses are “owner-dependent”The difference between a job and a sellable companyInternal succession vs outside buyersWhat owners should be doing 5-10 years before exit
What this episode covers
This is becoming one of the biggest business stories that almost nobody is talking about.Millions of business owners are approaching retirement, but many have no succession plan and no realistic buyer lined up. Studies suggest millions of businesses could change hands over the next decade, while a large percentage of owners still aren’t prepared for transition. What we will discuss:Why revenue is not the same as business valueWhy many businesses are “owner-dependent”The difference between a job and a sellable companyInternal succession vs outside buyersWhat owners should be doing 5-10 years before exit
NOW PLAYING
The Great Ownership Transfer: Why So Many Businesses Won’t Survive the Next 10 Years
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m