Legacy Over Liquidity (How Employee Ownership Builds Community Wealth)

 July 02, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When business owners think about their exit strategy, most conversations start - and end - with maximizing the sale price. And hey, I get it. You’ve poured your blood, sweat, and late-night emails into this business. You deserve a return. I invite you...
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Running Reflections: Permission is the hardest part

 June 25, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
The hardest part? Giving myself permission. I am willing to let go of beliefs and feelings that may be hurting me. That may be holding me back. I am willing to invite in new beliefs and feelings that will propel me forward. I deserve the best of life...
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From Owner to Legacy Builder: How to Structure a Fair Exit for Everyone

 June 18, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
For most founders, the day you sell your business is both exhilarating and terrifying. You’ve poured years - sometimes decades - into building something meaningful. And when it comes time to step away, you want more than just a big number on a cheque...
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Running Reflections: Spring Saturdays

 June 11, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Green grass Forest foliage Blossoming bushes Time passes. Seasons change. Opportunities emerge. A quiet reminder: Life is for living Not just ✔️✔️✔️ off the to-do list. What are you doing that’s fresh this spring? Drop me a line and share your thoughts...
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Governance Without Chaos: Structuring Roles in an Employee-Owned Business

 June 04, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When entrepreneurs hear “employee ownership” many instinctively recoil. The fears? Decision-making will get messy. Accountability will vanish. Too many cooks in the kitchen. But here’s the truth: well-run employee-owned businesses thrive not in spite...
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Running Reflections: What’s your love language?

 May 28, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Are you familiar with the five love languages? (Gary Chapman) This quintessential concept was first introduced to me years ago by a local connection - Ana Ideas. (Hi Ana, it’s been a minute!) After reading the book, I didn’t even need the quiz - I knew...
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The Case for Selling your Business to Employees

 May 21, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When most business owners think about succession, they picture selling to a third party - a competitor, private equity firm, or investor group. And while those are valid and often lucrative paths, they’re not the only options. There’s a growing movement...
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Running Reflections: It can be exhausting!

 May 14, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
It can be exhausting… I don’t know if it’s just me. I don’t know if it’s truly a gender thing. But it can be exhausting. Expectations. As a leader (Professional Expectations) Take charge ➡️ but don’t be bossy. Take responsibility ➡️ but let others get...
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What Buyers Are Really Looking For in a Digital-First Business

 May 07, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When it comes to selling your business, you know your books matter - but your digital footprint may matter just as much. In a recent conversation on The Cash Rich Exit Podcast, I spoke with Brock Murray, co-founder of seoplus+, about the growing importance...
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Running Reflections: Separating Noise From What Truly Matters

 April 30, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
In a world where we’re constantly connected, it’s easy to blur the lines between noise, information, entertainment, and infotainment. It’s also easy to fall into the trap of thinking there’s one right answer. But life isn’t black or white - it’s a spectrum...
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