Start with the End in Mind: Chris Everard on Building Exit-Ready Businesses
Manage episode 513792178 series 3669463
Chris Everard knows what it takes to build a business that sells. After starting and successfully exiting seven companies, he’s now helping others do the same as a Business Architect at Fabric Business Solutions.
In this episode of Exit Insights, Chris shares the practical lessons he learned from 20+ years of exits, including:
- Why starting with the end in mind gives you the best chance of a high-value exit
- How to remove owner dependence and build a self-sustaining team
- The ‘boring’ bits – like contracts, governance, and systems – that make or break a deal
- How peer-to-peer accountability fuels sustainable growth
Whether you're just starting to think about succession planning or actively preparing for exit, this episode is packed with takeaways that could add serious value to your business.
183 episodes