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The Optimism Trap: Why Entrepreneurs Struggle with Exit Planning with Kevin Harrington

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Many entrepreneurs are natural optimists - it’s what drives them to start and grow successful businesses. But when it comes to exit planning, that same optimism can lead to overconfidence, unrealistic expectations, and costly mistakes.In this episode of Exit Insights, Darryl Bates-Brownsword and Kevin Harrington explore:✅ Why entrepreneurs often underestimate the challenges of selling a business✅ The biggest blind spots that can reduce your business valuation✅ How to think like a buyer and package your business for a successful exit✅ Why early planning is key to maximising value and avoiding rushed decisionsMost entrepreneurs don’t feel the pain of an unplanned exit—until it’s too late.Watch full episode here: https://succession.plus/uk/podcasts-uk/the-optimism-trap-why-entrepreneurs-struggle-with-exit-planning-with-kevin-harrington/Get started by knowing how sellable your business is right now. Check out our Business Sellability Scorecard to find out.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Many entrepreneurs are natural optimists - it’s what drives them to start and grow successful businesses. But when it comes to exit planning, that same optimism can lead to overconfidence, unrealistic expectations, and costly mistakes.In this episode of Exit Insights, Darryl Bates-Brownsword and Kevin Harrington explore:✅ Why entrepreneurs often underestimate the challenges of selling a business✅ The biggest blind spots that can reduce your business valuation✅ How to think like a buyer and package your business for a successful exit✅ Why early planning is key to maximising value and avoiding rushed decisionsMost entrepreneurs don’t feel the pain of an unplanned exit—until it’s too late.Watch full episode here: https://succession.plus/uk/podcasts-uk/the-optimism-trap-why-entrepreneurs-struggle-with-exit-planning-with-kevin-harrington/Get started by knowing how sellable your business is right now. Check out our Business Sellability Scorecard to find out.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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