Owner Dependency: The Exit Killer with Renee Russo

Owner Dependency: The Exit Killer with Renee Russo

June 17, 2026 · 57 min · Season 1 · Episode 141

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Renee Russo discusses the importance of preparing a business for sale and the challenges of owner dependency.

Selling a business shouldn't cost you your identity. With shifting markets pushing more founders to step away, preparing for the sale is just as critical as preparing for the day after the money clears. Business coach and exit planning expert Renee Russo joins the show to unpack the operational and psychological hurdles of preparing a firm for an acquisition. We get into the mechanics of making a business portable, the danger of owner dependency in the sales function, and the structural limit...

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