Selling a business can be one of the largest and more emotionally challenging transitions an owner will ever experience. I understand because I’ve lived it.Few people recognize that there are two transitions which take place:1. The strategic transition of selling or simply closing the business2. The emotional transition before, during and most certainly afterI’m now 4 years on the other side of selling my own successful financial planning practice. I enjoyed creating and operating a business for most of the 25 years the practice was under my direction. I truly enjoyed serving my community. But once the passion for running my business disappeared, I knew I needed to make a change. Sometimes it is just as important to know when to step away.As I began my own transition, I joined a group of exit planning specialists and not only consulted, but also applied the knowledge to my own departure. What I learned was invaluable, but something was missing. The emotional support I desired was absent. The personal side of change plays a larger role than most people consider. This decision doesn’t just impact you; it impacts everyone around you. Two important questions to consider are:• Can I afford to exit my business?• What will I do after I exit my business?My work involves more than consulting, it’s also educating & coaching. It’s listening and helping you visualize what your most desirable and realistic future may look like. I will help you unearth the intention of your decision as well as what is motivating you to make this decision.Many owners sell their business for the same reasons they started them – for more Freedom and Control. The first step is recognizing that you could use support. The second step is finding the right person to help you.I bring over 30 years of experience helping 100's of clients navigate 1000's of transitions. I would be honored to help you, too.While many advisors help prepare the business for sale, we help prepare the owner.While many advisors focus on the transaction, we focus on the transition.