Planning Your Exit: The Financial Questions Founders Should Ask Before Selling a Business

The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones · Oct 8, 2026 · 10m · transcript

For many founders, up to 90% of their net worth is tied up in their company, making their exit the biggest financial decision of their lives. Given what’s at stake, you don’t want to miss this bonus episode of The Deciding Factor, where Edward Jones strategist Zach Gildehaus joins host Zarak Khan to explore what it takes to navigate a successful exit. They discuss why so many founders regret selling, how to prepare for life after running your own business, and why building a company that can prosper without you is key to creating an attractive asset.

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