The Psychology of Exiting Your Business - 7 Emotional Hurdles

What’s Really Stopping You From Exit Planning?In this candid conversation, Tim Martinez sits down with Bert Carder to explore the real emotional hurdles that stop business owners from preparing for an exit—even when they know they should.From fears around price and control to uncertainty about life after the sale, we break down the 7 most common mindset blocks… and how to move through them.Work with Growthink📩 [email protected]🌐 https://growthinkcapital.com/Ready to start planning your exit?Join the Exit Ready Sprint – a powerful, no-fluff session designed to help you take the first real step.👉 https://exitfreedom.com/optin#exitplanning #businessowneradvice #successionplanning #growthstrategy #exitstrategy #valuations #entrepreneurmindset #founderlife #sellingyourbusiness #exitready #founderfreedom #growthink #entrepreneurship ---0:00 – Introduction1:03 – Emotional Hurdle #1: Price2:56 – Emotional Hurdle #2: Where to Spend My Free Time8:14 – Emotional Hurdle #3: Staffing13:08 – Emotional Hurdle #4: Having a New Boss16:30 – Emotional Hurdle #5: Time and Effort17:57 – Emotional Hurdle #6: Loss of Status19:01 – Emotional Hurdle #7: The Next Generation Can't Run It19:45 – How to Get Over the Hurdles