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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Stop Winging It: The Real Cost of Selling a Business Without a Plan

 April 23, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
You’ve spent years - possibly decades - building your business. You’ve grown a loyal team, weathered economic cycles, and created something that supports your own lifestyle, and that of others. Yet, when it comes to selling that business, too many founders...
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Running Reflections: Moving Meditation

 April 16, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When I say meditation, what comes to your mind? For me, running is a form of moving meditation. A rhythm, a flow, a way to quiet the noise. Off the road, I practice meditation. Emphasis on practice. My meditations are usually guided, usually imperfect...
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Financial Red Flags Every Entrepreneur Should Watch Out For (and How to Fix Them)

 April 09, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Cash is king”. Yet, despite knowing this, many entrepreneurs find themselves surprised by cash flow issues, profitability gaps, or unexpected financial setbacks. After years of advising entrepreneurs on their journeys...
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Running Reflections: Optimism. Obstacles. Opportunity. Outcomes.

 April 02, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Out on the road, it’s not just my feet moving my thoughts run too. Acceptance is not resignation. It’s serenity. Embracing life as it is, not as we wish it to be. Obstacles? They’re opportunities in disguise. Optimism? It is the belief that the odds of...
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Why Proactive Tax Planning Can Make or Break your Business Exit

 March 26, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Entrepreneurs dream of a smooth, profitable exit - a "cash-rich exit" as I like to call it. You've built your business from the ground up, invested countless hours and resources, and now you're finally considering your next chapter. Yet, despite all this...
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Running Reflections: Is slowing down a waste of time?

 March 19, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I don’t know about you but as one day seeps into the next... as I go about my routine, as I go about the DOING necessary to accomplish my BHAG, as I try to pack in as much as possible I often have to force myself to pause... To be quiet. To be silent...
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