Running Reflections: I choose me

 October 01, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Quiet road. Soft sunlight. One intentional step at a time. Not hustling. Not racing to the office. Not getting caught in the “I gotta get it all done” loop. Instead, I chose me. A session with my body worker. A mindful walk to get my steps in - not to...
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Why Founders Should Design for the Sell Before They’re Ready

 September 24, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Most entrepreneurs set on their journeys with a clear mission: to solve a pressing problem, fulfill a market need, or bring a revolutionary idea to life. Their focus is often on growth, innovation, and impact. Yet, a crucial truth often goes unaddressed...
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Running Reflections: Patience and Discipline

 September 17, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Patience. Discipline. I heard a quote recently that stopped me in my tracks: “The problem with patience and discipline is that acquiring each of them requires both of them.” That one’s still sitting with me. We say patience is a virtue - but let’s be...
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The Future of Real Estate for Business Owners is Full Service

 September 10, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When we talk about preparing for a cash-rich exit, most founders think about their business, their financial plan, and perhaps their tax strategy. But one area that often gets overlooked is real estate. Real estate can be more than the roof over your...
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Running Reflections: Beauty and Resilience

 September 03, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Wandering weekend walks. Divine ditches in full bloom. Quintessential Canadian cottage country. Wildflowers lining the gravel edges of Christie Lake Rd. A flood of memories… meandering with Faye (my mother-in-law who now lives in her heavenly home), then...
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Business Owners Need an Exit Assessment Before you’re Ready to Sell

 August 27, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Most founders think about exit planning only when the finish line feels close. You’ve built the business, scaled the revenue, and suddenly the idea of selling or stepping back feels real. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: waiting until you want to sell...
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Running Reflections: Thoughts processed while pounding the pavement

 August 20, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Easy breezy Running girl Two years ago, at this time, I was aggressively training for a marathon, which became a half marathon. Today I run 5K. And when it’s not a 5K… it’s a walk Sometimes… I’m practicing yoga - for relaxation, or flexibility, or strength...
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The Real Risk of No Succession Plan

 August 13, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
It’s easy to push succession planning to the bottom of the to-do list - especially when your business is thriving, your team is strong, and you’re not planning to exit “anytime soon”. The fact is that you don’t get to choose when you’ll need a plan. You...
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Running Reflections: What do you do for fun?

 August 06, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Here’s what I’ve been thinking about this weekend, sparked by a wise one in my ecosystem who shared this on LinkedIn: “What do you do for fun? What do you do in your spare time? When people ask me those questions, I truly struggle to answer. I keep myself...
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Why Founders Need an Exit Plan (Even If They’re Not Selling Yet)

 July 30, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
For many founders, the word “exit” feels final - like something you only talk about when you’re ready to retire or hand over the keys. Here’s the truth: building a cash-rich exit starts long before you plan to leave. On a recent episode of ‘The Cash-Rich...
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