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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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