Your annual reminder that exits are built, not found

 December 31, 2026 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Hi there, Every year, I notice the same pattern. Smart founders and CEOs do not need more information. They need better perspective. They need a few sharp reminders that cut through the noise. That is why I created an annual tradition on ‘The Cash Rich...
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Running Reflections: Trading Winter Wonderland for Island Vibes

 December 24, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Morning moments. Coffee in hand, quiet contemplation. Followed by wandering walks with the waves along the surf. A salty breeze along the sandy shores. Paired with smiles and silliness galore. Sun shower rainbow's promise through a prism of colour. Mesmerizing...
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The Personal Readiness Gap - Why Founders Sabotage Their Own Exit

 December 17, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Selling your business is a financial transaction, yes, and even more important, it is a psychological turning point. It's an identity shift and a profound life transition, often disguised in spreadsheets and legal documents. After decades of working with...
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Running Reflections: Where is the line?

 December 10, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Winter weather, windy walk… Saturday, I took to the treadmill. Positive, pink, and powered through. Sunday, I took to the streets. Clear, cold, and bundled up. Movement - whether inside or out - is my meditation. A chance to process, reflect, and sift...
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Are you Building a Business or an Expensive Job?

 December 03, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Most entrepreneurs set out to build a valuable business, an appreciating asset they can one day sell for a life-changing sum. Yet, a sobering truth remains - a large percentage of privately held companies are not sellable. They fail to attract serious...
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