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...
Read more

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...
Read more

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...
Read more

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...
Read more

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...
Read more

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...
Read more

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...
Read more

Running Reflections: I act in spite of my fear

 July 23, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I act in spite of my fear. I act in spite of my doubt. I act in spite of my worry. I act in spite of the inconvenience. I act even when I’m not in the mood. Because waiting for perfect conditions? That’s a long, lonely wait. What do you do when you don’t...
Read more

The Scenic Exit (Why Rushing a Business Sale Can Cost you Millions)

 July 16, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Too many founders treat their exit like a fire sale - rushed, reactive, and ultimately undervalued. But what if you took the scenic route instead? In my work advising founder-led businesses, I often see exits treated like a checkbox: sell fast, cash out...
Read more

Running Reflections: What is really real?

 July 09, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Mindfulness amidst the mind-blowing daily barrage of bewildering bluster. Some days it feels like the noise never stops. Headlines. Hot takes. Highlight reels. What is really real? What is fundamentally fake? A wandering walk. A reflective run. That’s...
Read more
Previous
Next