65. You built it. Now what? Planning when there’s no successor, with Alex Vantarakis

"It's my life." "It's my identity." "It's my baby." Many entrepreneurs think of their businesses in one or more of these ways. But when it’s time to build an exit strategy, that kind of thinking can create complicated feelings, making decisions more difficult. When selling your business is on the horizon, it's important to define your priorities, plan well in advance, and ensure that you get top dollar for your asset. Enter Alex Vantarakis, founder of The Vant Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm. Alex has spent more than 25 years helping business owners with more than 700 business transactions. In this episode, you’ll learn: When a business owner should start planning their exit How to get the best price for your business How to protect your legacy when selling Why fewer businesses are transitioning to family members Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠getprovide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.