5 Key Questions for Planning a Cash Rich Exit

 October 14, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Five Key Questions for Planning a Cash Rich Exit This past month or so, here on the blog and on “I’m a Millionaire. So Now What?” I’ve been sharing stories from CEOs and founders who have all succeeded in securing a cash-rich exit from their respective...
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Looking to Sell? Keep Your Emotions at Bay

 October 07, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Our emotions have a huge impact on our day to day lives. They influence buying behaviour, and marketers have cottoned on to how to manipulate emotional intelligence to drive sales. Emotions also affect selling – particularly when negotiating. According...
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When a Cash-Rich Exit Doesn’t Equal Retirement

 September 23, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Today’s blog post is a super special one! You guys know, I’m not what you would call a “wallflower,” so you won’t be surprised I’m yelling it from the rooftops how excited I am about Double to Sell! Here’s a refresher: · Was booked as an in-person, exclusive...
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The structure of a succession plan

 April 17, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
How do we develop a top-notch Succession Plan? Creating a well-crafted succession plan involves several steps and depending on your type of business or industry there may be variances, but some basics are likely universal. 1. Understand and Identify the...
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The no-nonsense succession planning nuts and bolts

 April 13, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When millions are on the line, the responsibility of who will carry it forward has to be a monumental affair in itself. And that’s where Succession Planning comes in. I can almost hear many of you in my head. ‘But Colleen, there’s so much else at play...
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The Cash Rich Exit Strategy Cheat Sheet

 February 27, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
The Cash Rich Exit Strategy Cheat Sheet Remember high school? (I know, that likely feels like a long time ago if the words exit and strategy are on your mind!) Remember when you had to study Shakespeare, or the collected works of Carl Jung (ok, that might...
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When to ask these really tough questions

 July 10, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I wish I could make these questions easier to ask, and easier to answer. I can’t do that. But I can prompt you, encourage you, remind you, and make some suggestions. I can invite you to ask and answer them this summer. When the air is still, in a quiet...
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Will they fight over the china?

 July 03, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Is a teacup really worth fighting over? Throughout spring I’ve been writing and talking about the many practical aspects of estate planning. I’ve shared several lists of details, duties, tasks and responsibilities. (Read past estate planning articles...
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Entrepreneurship: Is it worth the risk?

 March 06, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
You’ve probably seen those quotes that float around on social media… “I would rather work 16 hours for myself than 8 hours for someone else.” “Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours a week.” (credited to Lori Greiner...
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You down with IPP? Here’s why you should be…

 February 20, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Maybe I’m dating myself here, but I always found that 1991 Naughty by Nature tune “O.P.P.” pretty catchy. “You down with OPP (Yeah you know me)…” The rest of the lyrics aren’t appropriate to reprint here, but when I first learned about IPPs early in my...
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