YOUR EXIT BY DESIGN
An educational series for business owners
This series offers a practical introduction to business exit planning for owners who want more than just a quick sale—it’s about aligning your business strategy with your life goals. You’ll learn how to identify and prioritize your goals, manage risks, and build a roadmap for long-term growth. Whether you’re aiming to sell down the line, transition leadership, or simply maximize your business’s value, this series gives you tools to plan your ideal path forward.
Start planning your ideal business exit with expert guidance from Byron McFarland and these actionable resources.
Byron McFarland
In a world where clarity precedes success, Byron McFarland has emerged as a beacon of insight for ambitious business owners. With a knack for demystifying the complexities of leveraging business value to secure top-tier leadership talent, Byron has guided entrepreneurs through the treacherous waters of competing with both public and private equity owned companies. His expertise has been a cornerstone for firms within the ultra-competitive closely held business sector, helping them to design rewards that attract senior talent, spearhead market leadership, and surpass growth expectations. His straightforward whiteboard-based teaching and coaching methods have shown the way to leaders of over $2 billion in business value.
As a member of EO Nebraska since 2004, his contributions to the business community are both profound and wide-reaching. Off the clock, Byron’s life is rich with personal fulfillment. A dedicated husband to Terri for 38 years, a father, and a grandfather, he finds his greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life, like fly fishing.
How to complete this series
Follow the steps below to work through each session. Start by downloading the journal, then move through each workbook, homework video, and webinar recording sequentially. This journal can be used to take notes, set goals, and track insights.
Goals
The first step in planning your business exit is understanding
your financial and personal goals.
Session 2:
Risks
The second step in preparing to sell your business requires a deep understanding of the risks.
Path & people
Step three, explore the various exit paths available to you, each with their own set of benefits and challenges.
Bonus resources
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