About this episode

Darryl Bates-Brownsword and Kevin Harrington discuss owner dependence and its impact on business sales.

Send us Fan Mail If stepping away from your business fills you with dread, chances are you're suffering from owner dependence – and buyers can smell it a mile away. In this episode of Exit Insights, Darryl Bates-Brownsword and Kevin Harrington explore what owner dependence really means, how to spot the red flags, and what practical steps you can take to fix it. You’ll discover: The hidden cost of doing too much yourselfWhy owner-dependent businesses are discounted – or never sell at allHow to...

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Host: Darryl Bates-Brownsword

Guest: Kevin Harrington

Topics covered

• owner dependence
• business growth
• entrepreneurship
• selling a business
• red flags

Keywords

• owner dependence
• business selling
• entrepreneurship
• red flags
• business growth

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