Designed Destinations: Entrepreneurs Guide to a Successful Business Sale or Transfer

Dreams versus dreams realized — the difference is what I consider to be inspired, conscious action.
My business and yours started out on some level as a dream or a means to fulfill a dream. The actions we took and continue to take are due to what I call inspired, conscious action. Inspired, conscious action is action inspired and driven by a solid vision of the outcomes we seek. No clear vision, no inspired conscious actions are possible. I think we all have seen that time and again as we managed our ventures.
Well, an essential part of your business journey lies somewhere down the road — it’s just a matter of time. It involves the day when you seek to turn your business into cash, pass the baton, ensure the legacy created by your dreams and inspired actions, and protect the impact that all has on those we all serve on some level, including ourselves, our family, our employees, our community, and those who choose to utilize our products and/or services.
Many business owners dream about the day they successfully sell or transition their business and retire. What business owner doesn’t want that? You will reach that destination in one of two ways — by conscious design or by unconscious design. Conscious design can help you realize the legacy you envision: Lifestyle security, family harmony, social responsibility.
Unconscious design rarely reaches a destination you envision and can leave you with a legacy you fear. Fear is a naysayer; we create outcomes based on fear or based upon a clear vision of what we desire.