I'm closing my business... failure or strategic decision? (377)
From Starting the Conversation by Alice Benham
May 19, 2026 · 21 min
About this episode
Alice Benham discusses the challenges and benefits of closing a business as a strategic decision.
Saying no, or ending something, is one of the hardest things we can do in business. But as this episode will unpack, it's also one of the most powerful ways you can unlock focus, simplicity and ultimately - growth. Tune in to hear why I think it's time to shut down my 2nd business, and how you can make more intentional decisions in your own business. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
People in this episode
Host: Alice Benham
Topics covered
- business closure
- strategic decision
- focus
- growth
- intentional decisions
Keywords
- business failure
- ending business
- entrepreneurship
- decision making
- growth strategies
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