The Harsh Truth About Selling Your Business in Canada

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and considerations for business owners in Canada preparing to sell their businesses amidst a significant market shift.

REGISTER FOR OUR BUSINESS MASTERCLASS TODAY: https://hub.controlandcompound.com/business-masterclass-webinar-registration There's a massive shift happening in Canada right now — and most business owners aren't ready for it. Over the next decade, the majority of privately held businesses will change hands. But here's the problem… Most owners: Aren't structured properly Don't qualify for major tax advantages And are WAY too dependent on themselves Which means when it comes time to sell… 👉 valuations drop 👉 deals fall apart 👉 and hundreds of thousands (or millions) are lost In this episode, we break down: The coming business exit wave Why your business might be worth less than you think The $1.25M tax-free opportunity most owners miss How to structure your business properly What buyers ACTUALLY look for And what your life looks like AFTER the sale If you're a business owner — this is not optional knowledge. Show notes: 00:00 - The Massive Business Shift in Canada 03:13 - Why Your Business May Be Worth Less 05:13 - The $1.25M Tax-Free Opportunity 07:21 - Why Most Owners Don't Qualify 08:00 - Holding Companies Explained 08:41 - Family Trusts & Estate Freeze 11:09 - Owner Dependency…

People in this episode

Host: Darren Mitchell

Topics covered

• business exit
• selling a business
• tax advantages
• business valuation
• owner dependency
• business structure

Keywords

• business sale
• tax-free opportunity
• business valuation
• owner dependency
• business structure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BNV Media, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn

Places: Canada

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