Finish Big 1.0 w/ Mark Dorman
Succession Plus are specialists in providing proactive, focused and strategic advice for small business owners to manage strategic Business Succession and Exit Planning. Choosing Succession Plus gives you a greater ability to identify, protect, maximize and extract the wealth contained in the business and related assets. You only get to leave your business once, so it pays to get it right. Our knowledge of succession planning and unique Intellectual Property, means we play a critical role in business sales, maximizing the business value and achieving business owners’ transition goals. About Your Host, Mark Dorman: Mark is the President & Managing Director of Succession Plus US, and is a recognized industry leader for his work with small and mid-sized businesses. He is a certified Exit Planner and Certified Family Business Specialist. With a career spanning 35+ years, Mark has purchased, founded, and exited businesses of his own.
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More Than Just A Carpenter – Building A Great Family Business with Nate Sublett, President/Owner of Benchmark Craftsmen, Inc. Ep. 18 - S1
08/14/2025
More Than Just A Carpenter – Building A Great Family Business with Nate Sublett, President/Owner of Benchmark Craftsmen, Inc. Ep. 18 - S1
Ever wonder how an entrepreneur can lead a company to growth, dodge the curveballs of a pandemic, and still find time to venture into boat manufacturing? In this episode, Mark Dorman interviews Nate Sublett, the innovative President and Owner of Benchmark Craftsmen, diving into the complexities of successful business transitions and creative reinvention. Drawing from Nate’s first-hand experiences, they explore the journey of business succession and creating a legacy for future generations. Mark and Nate discuss: The successful transition of ownership at Cyclonics from Nate’s father to Nate and his partner The remarkable growth and sale of Cyclonics to a venture capital group and Nate’s subsequent founding of Benchmark Craftsmen The resilience and adaptability of Benchmark Craftsmen during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a successful pivot to virtual platforms for trade shows The diversification of Benchmark Craftsmen into building boats in collaboration with Lyman Boats Nate’s vision for Benchmark Craftsmen as a legacy business for his children And more! Resources: Connect with Nate Sublett: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Nate Sublett is the President and Owner of Benchmark Craftsmen. He is an accomplished entrepreneur with a remarkable knack for business transitions and reinventions. In 2002, Nate launched his own venture, Benchmark Craftsman. Starting with just four employees, the company rapidly grew to 65 by 2023. Beyond this, Nate led Benchmark to diversify into boat manufacturing, reviving the boat line of Lyman Boats and manufacturing high-end mahogany boats. His adaptability and resilience make Nate Sublett a standout figure in the world of entrepreneurship and business transitions.
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From Leading a Company to Mentoring Others with Brian Gale Ep. 17 - S1
08/14/2025
From Leading a Company to Mentoring Others with Brian Gale Ep. 17 - S1
Reading about exit planning can only take you so far. How has your business grown in the past few years? How will your exit impact future growth? What should you look for in an advisor? Learning from someone who has experienced exit planning firsthand can grant new insight into opportunities in the future. In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Brian Gale, a business consultant and investor, on his experience as an entrepreneur and his transition out of the business. Brian provides insight into the exit planning process, from the transition to a new career to the business considerations owners should know. Brian discusses: His journey as an entrepreneur, business owner, investor and consultant Why consolidations have increased within the business world and how they impact business planning His advice for business owners looking to exit their business on top And more Resources: Connect with Brian Gale: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Brian Gale is a proven leader with an 18-year track record of building businesses, improving profitability, driving growth, and developing teams; 14 years as owner, CEO and Board Chair. Brian understands and uses the levers that impact business results – solid strategy, devoted people, positive culture, loyal customers, and financial stewardship. He has a record of success across the entire enterprise life cycle – visioning, early stage, capital raising, high growth, M&A, sustaining, revitalization, and turnaround. He is personable and trusted, respectful and respected; equally at ease with board members, shareholders, peers, colleagues, and associates. Brian has a strong background in finance and strategy, coupled with an ability to lead and deliver results, he ensures a similar approach and outcomes in the future.
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What’s the Value of Your Business? with Michael Carter, Founder and CEO of BizEquity Ep. 16 - S1
08/14/2025
What’s the Value of Your Business? with Michael Carter, Founder and CEO of BizEquity Ep. 16 - S1
No matter how successful a business owner is, almost all stumble on the question of the value of their business. How do you determine that number? And how can you increase that number? In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Michael Carter, CEO of BizEquity, on his experience and growth as an entrepreneur and business owner. Michael shares the lessons he has learned in building a financially successful business with growth opportunities for the future. Michael discusses: His journey to becoming one of the top 100 financial technology leaders globally How businesses can focus on creating value in the market as a business The different types of evaluation strategies to determine a businesses value His advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to create and grow their businesses And more Resources: Connect with Michael Carter: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: After years working for legendary tech investor Pete Musser, Mike founded and is CEO of BizEquity. Mike has over 15 years in enterprise software and technology services and has founded three software companies. Mike was the CMO of a publicly traded billion-dollar Internet company and has been called one of the top 100 people globally in fintech.
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Leveraging ESOPs in Exit Planning with Kelly O. Finnell, CEO of Executive Financial Services Ep. 15 - S1
08/14/2025
Leveraging ESOPs in Exit Planning with Kelly O. Finnell, CEO of Executive Financial Services Ep. 15 - S1
No financial advisor understands every strategy and tool to build a perfect business plan. With the niche area of ESOP, even fewer know to use it effectively. That’s why learning from someone who knows is the best option. In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Kelly O. Finnell, J.D., CLU, AIF®, CEO and President of Executive Financial Services, on ESOPs, their role in business planning and how banks are incorporating ESOP financing in their services. Kelly shares his rich 40 years of knowledge on ESOPs and the strategies business owners can leverage in their ownership succession planning. Kelly discusses: Why he chose to change his area of expertise to such a niche area in financial planning Who benefits from including ESOPs in their business plan How ESOPs can be leveraged for tax deductions Why seller transactions have increased in benefit due to banks leveraging ESOP consultants And more Resources: Connect with Kelly O. Finnell: Email: [email protected] Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Kelly O. Finnell, J.D., CLU, AIF® is one of the nation’s premier ESOP consultants, having spent more than 40 years helping business owners design and execute ESOPs. Kelly is one of the most sought-after speakers about ESOPs, with experience presenting at more than 300 conferences and meetings throughout the U.S. and abroad in London and Sydney.
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Empowering Business Owners for Success with Bob Hothem, President of The Alternative Board – Miami Valley, Ohio Ep. 14 - S1
08/13/2025
Empowering Business Owners for Success with Bob Hothem, President of The Alternative Board – Miami Valley, Ohio Ep. 14 - S1
How much could you problem-solve with your own information? How much more could be solved with the knowledge of multiple business owners? In this episode, Mark Dorman is joined by Bob Hothem, CEO of TAB Miami Valley, on how his company works with business owners to create guidance and accountability through personalized coaching plans and learning from experienced business leaders. Bob discusses: What value does TAB bring to business owners Examples of how business coaching works to provide knowledge and experience How peer-to-peer boards offer multiple viewpoints on individual struggles How to connect with TAB today And more Resources: Connect with Bob Hothem: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Bob Hothem is the president and owner of TAB Miami Valley. TAB Miami Valley focuses on improving diverse businesses and their owners’ lives by creating advisory boards of noncompeting independent business owners. Bob acts as a facilitator and coach with these businesses and works with them to drive measurable change in a number of areas.
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How to Structure the Exit From Your Business From a Legal Perspective with J. Douglas Drushal, Esq, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston Ep. 13 - S1
08/13/2025
How to Structure the Exit From Your Business From a Legal Perspective with J. Douglas Drushal, Esq, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston Ep. 13 - S1
When exiting your business, you want the value that you put in. How can you ensure your exit plan considers the future of that business and your wants either through succession planning or the sale of the company? In this episode, Mark Dorman is joined by J. Douglas Drushal, partner at Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, to share his decades of experience counseling businesses through their exit strategies and what he has learned along the way. Doug explores: How a team contributes to the success of an exit plan How business sale transactions are structured when exiting a business The difference between buying a business through assets versus stocks and the fears that come with those sales Options for creating a middle market between the seller’s evaluation and the buyer’s price And more Resources: Connect with J. Douglas Drushal: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Doug Drushal is the most senior Member of the firm, having joined in August of 1979, after a two-year Clerkship with Judge Anthony J. Celebrezze of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He has perhaps the broadest areas of practice in the firm, providing both business and personal guidance on a wide variety of topics, using his 40 years of experience to the advantage of his clients. Doug enjoys being outdoors, as evidenced by rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon twenty times and taking snow skiing trips across the West, and an occasional visit to the golf course. He also enjoys traveling internationally, having visited India several times as well as various countries in Africa and Europe. He also manages to find the time to play full-court fast-break basketball several times per week.
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Visualizing Your Financial Possibilities with Adam Holt, CEO of Asset-Map Ep. 12 - S1
08/13/2025
Visualizing Your Financial Possibilities with Adam Holt, CEO of Asset-Map Ep. 12 - S1
Business owners can be seen as knowing everything about finance because their businesses succeed. But that isn’t often the case. In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with H. Adam Holt, founder and CEO of Asset-Map about simplifying financial explanations and discussions with business owners. Adam shares how helping business owners understand complex financial planning will increase the number of clients taking their first step toward their financial future. Adam discusses: Why he started Asset-Map How visual and auditory learners can benefit from alternative financial explanations What the next generation of Asset-Map users will need Examples of Asset-Map utilization for business owners How Asset-Map changes the way you relate with money And more Resources: Connect with Adam Holt: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Adam Holt has always considered himself both a student and a teacher – driven to explore, understand and communicate the complexities in the finance, business, legal and tax environments. He takes great pleasure in breaking down the complex into manageable distinctions for his clients and colleagues. The evolution of Financial Planning as a profession has required not only a specific understanding of the nuances of markets (including commoditized products such as investments and insurance), but also the point in our life journey, environment and business will drive future opportunities and challenges. As such an advisor, Adam has aligned himself with other forward-looking professionals and continually seek those that value a consultative approach premised on communicating thoughtful and intelligent analysis.
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Treating Your Business as an Asset with Chuck Richards, CEO of ValuCompass Ep. 11 - S1
08/13/2025
Treating Your Business as an Asset with Chuck Richards, CEO of ValuCompass Ep. 11 - S1
80% of businesses fail to transfer successfully due to a lack of planning. How can a small shift in perspective increase your chances of success? In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Chuck Richards, CEO of ValuCompass. He unpacks how their research tool analyzes your business, helps you treat it as an asset and connects your personal objectives and your business plan to achieve greater success in transferring your business. Chuck explores: The two main reasons why businesses fail Examples of businesses that might not be transferable How thinking of the business as an asset increases its success rate Why your personal goals should be the driving force behind what you do with your business How ValuCompass helps private businesses communicate what makes them valuable and worthy of investment The four key tools to turning a business into an effective asset Case Studies of before and after successes And more Resources: Connect with Chuck Richards: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Chuck Richards’ mission is to help business owners and CEOs build profitable and transferable businesses that in turn create wealth for the owners and their families, build vibrant communities, and help economies thrive. Chuck carries on his mission in Vermont and abroad – his vision and CoreValue Research have touched the lives of business owners across the globe from Canada to Europe to Australia and Africa.
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Tilling the Soil for Growth with Jerry Schill, CEO of Schill Grounds Management Ep. 10 - S1
08/12/2025
Tilling the Soil for Growth with Jerry Schill, CEO of Schill Grounds Management Ep. 10 - S1
Taking the step to build your passion into a business takes more than just money. You need an entrepreneurial spirit for what you are building. In this episode, Mark Dorman is joined by Jerry Schill, CEO of Schill Grounds Management, to talk about his journey as an entrepreneur. Jerry shares his experience in building a business, how the business has grown, and what he looks forward to for the future of Schill Grounds Management. Jerry discusses: Why he started a landscaping business and how that business changed over the years The importance of arranging your affairs well in advance of your exit What it means to scale a landscaping business What to consider when looking at a merger and acquisition The partnership options his organization provides to exiting owners And more Resources: Connect with Jerry Schill: Call: (440) 327-3030 Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Jerry Schill has received numerous accolades for his leadership in the Northeast Ohio business community and the commercial landscaping and snow management industry, including the National Leadership Award from SNOW Magazine and Lawn and Landscape Magazine. He is an active member of the Legislative Committee for the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) and the Snow and Ice Committee for the Ohio Landscapers Association (OLA).
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Masters Special! Planning for the “Back 9” of Your Business with Rodney Davis, Owner of River Greens South G.C. Ep. 9 - S1
08/12/2025
Masters Special! Planning for the “Back 9” of Your Business with Rodney Davis, Owner of River Greens South G.C. Ep. 9 - S1
Many advisors know about the game of golf, whether they play to let off some steam or to connect with clients on a more personal level. Behind every green course is a business like any other. In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Rodney Davis, from River Greens Golf Course, on his experience as a golf course owner, all the planning that goes behind the scenes and his journey to building an exit plan before he planned his retirement. Rodney discusses: How he became the owner of River Greens Golf Course in Avon Park When and why he started building his exit plan The business planning behind golf courses The importance of building an exit plan sooner rather than later And more Resources: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: Connect with Rodney Davis:
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Is an ESOP the Correct Exit Strategy for Your Business? With Kevin Vonderau and Dan Bender Ep. 8 - S1
08/12/2025
Is an ESOP the Correct Exit Strategy for Your Business? With Kevin Vonderau and Dan Bender Ep. 8 - S1
Employee stock opportunity plans aren’t just for employees as the name suggests. Business owners can benefit from ESOPs just as much. In this episode, Mark Dorman is joined by Kevin Vonderau, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Westfield Bank, and Dan Bender, Senior Vice President at Westfield Bank, in discussing the role of ESOPs in business planning both for business owners looking to exit their business and their employee’s retirement plans. Kevin and Dan discuss: What ESOP stands for and how it fits within business planning How ESOPs work for employees versus business owners What a leveraged ESOP is and the bank’s role in those types of ESOPs Top five industries that benefit from including ESOPs And more Resources: Connect with Kevin Vonderau: Connect with Dan Bender: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guests: Kevin Vonderau has been meeting the banking needs of clients in Northeast Ohio for over 25 years. During that time, he has gained a broad understanding of the services and products that they offer to solve their client’s financial needs. This deep knowledge and experience allows Kevin to not only create solutions for his customers but also gives him the expertise to help them avoid or overcome obstacles. At Westfield, they know that in business, it’s all about networking. Kevin look for ways to help his customers build their contact base. Through various events, many of which they host here on the Westfield campus, and his network of trusted colleagues, he is able to connect his customers with experts outside of the banking industry who can help them grow their businesses and plan for their future. Dan Bender is an experienced Commercial Relationship Manager with Business Banking and Middle-Market experience in the Greater Cleveland area. His expertise includes establishing credit facilities for working capital, capital expenditures, business acquisitions, and real estate purchases and refinancing. He also maintains commercial relationships for non-borrowing customers who require treasury management services.
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Trapped in the Family Business with Dr. Michael Klein Ep. 7 - S1
08/12/2025
Trapped in the Family Business with Dr. Michael Klein Ep. 7 - S1
Joining the family business can be an easy way to start a career. But is it the career you want? And how can you explore new opportunities within the singular business? In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Dr. Michael Klein, President of MK Insights and author of Trapped in the Family Business, on how multigenerational businesses trap family members with the expectation of joining the family business. Dr. Michael unpacks: How do family members become trapped in the family business What influence family members have on the next generation’s career path Why previous generations need to take a step back from controlling the business What current businesses are doing to provide future generations an opportunity for personal growth within and outside of the business And more Resources: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: Connect with Dr. Michael Klein: About our Guest: Dr. Michael Klein has been a workplace consultant and advisor to individuals and organizations for over 20 years. He has worked with privately and publicly held businesses in industries including pharmaceuticals, insurance, entertainment, banking, construction, logistics, education, forestry, retail, publishing, hospitality, manufacturing, and healthcare. Michael has held positions in Organizational Development, Human Resources, and served as a Director of Advisor Training & Development at MassMutual Financial Group. Dr. Klein published “Trapped in the Family Business,” to assist individual family members in understanding, managing and taking control of their professional and personal lives when other family members are involved. He also has created and managed development processes for executives, sales leaders and other professionals.
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Your Journey through “No Man’s Land” with Doug Tatum, Chairman & CEO of Newport, LLC Ep. 6 - S1
08/12/2025
Your Journey through “No Man’s Land” with Doug Tatum, Chairman & CEO of Newport, LLC Ep. 6 - S1
While growing, businesses reach a point where they are too big to be small but too small to be big. This place is called No Man’s Land. In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Doug Tatum, Chairman of Newport LLC and the author of No Man’s Land: Where Growing Companies Fail. Doug explains how the book came to be from his personal experiences leading a firm and how it helps small business owners looking to grow their businesses. Doug discusses: What is No Man’s Land and how he discovered it Why entrepreneurs are scared to take the step and leave their inner circle The four M’s to navigate No Man’s Land How entrepreneurs can expand their business without losing control And more Resources: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: Connect with Doug Tatum: About our Guest: Doug is Chairman of Newport LLC, a national partnership of CEOs and senior executives who advise emerging middle market companies and assist private equity firms to invest in and grow portfolio companies. He is also a member of the Teaching Faculty at the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship at Florida State and also Advisory Board Chairman for the Business Dynamics Research Consortium at the University of Wisconsin – Extension. Previously, Doug was Chairman and CEO of Tatum LLC, which grew into a highly respected national professional services firm with 30 offices and over 1000 professionals and employees. Doug is the author of No Man’s Land: Where Growing Companies Fail, a leading text about growth companies that has been translated into several languages and has won four National Best Business book awards. His insights about the economy and business have been cited in hundreds of media outlets including Inc. Magazine, The Financial Times, and The New York Times online.
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The Stages, Elements & Factors of a ‘Successful Exit’ with Bo Burlingham Ep. 5 - S1
08/12/2025
The Stages, Elements & Factors of a ‘Successful Exit’ with Bo Burlingham Ep. 5 - S1
You should run a business as if it’s going to last forever, but you could sell it tomorrow if you had to. In this episode, Mark Dorman is joined once more by Bo Burlingham, contributing writer for Forbes and the renowned author of Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies On Top, diving into the different stages of exit planning and the strategies behind building a successful exit strategy. Bo discusses: How the idea of an exit planning book came to be and why Bo wanted to write it The four stages of exit planning in detail Why all four stages are essential no matter where you want to end your time in the company How exit planning impacts those around you And more Resources: Connect with Bo Burlingham: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Bo Burlingham is an editor-at-large of Inc. magazine and the author of five books, the most recent being Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top (Portfolio/Penguin, 2014). A previous book, Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big (Portfolio/Penguin, 2006), was one of five finalists for the 2006 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award. A former Fulbright Scholar and a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, Burlingham graduated from Princeton University in 1967 with a B.A. in public and international affairs. Bo and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 44 years and live in Oakland, California, and Sancerre, France. They have two children and four grandchildren.
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The Journey To Finish Big with Bo Burlingham Ep. 4 - S1
08/12/2025
The Journey To Finish Big with Bo Burlingham Ep. 4 - S1
The journey towards a successful exit plan is long, with many roads to navigate. Learning from several experiences of others can grant us a push in the right direction. In this episode, Mark Dorman interviews Bo Burlingham, contributing writer for Forbes and the renowned author of Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies On Top, on his journey from starting his career as a freelance journalist with limited financial knowledge to a profound author who has interviewed thousands of business owners on their exit strategies. Bo discusses: His career timeline and how he became a writer and journalist What the term Small Giant means for businesses The success story of Zingerman’s Deli and how the idea of Small Giants started The goal behind transforming his journalistic writings into books How the book Finish Big came to be and what it means for business owners And more Resources: Connect with Bo Burlingham: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark: About our Guest: Bo Burlingham is an editor-at-large of Inc. magazine and the author of five books, the most recent being Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top (Portfolio/Penguin, 2014). A previous book, Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big (Portfolio/Penguin, 2006), was one of five finalists for the 2006 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award. A former Fulbright Scholar and a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, Burlingham graduated from Princeton University in 1967 with a B.A. in public and international affairs. Bo and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 44 years and live in Oakland, California, and Sancerre, France. They have two children and four grandchildren.
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The Process of Building Successful Exit Strategies Ep. 3 - S1
08/12/2025
The Process of Building Successful Exit Strategies Ep. 3 - S1
Most entrepreneurs spend years of time and money building their businesses. What would happen to those businesses after they leave? In this episode, Mark Dorman dives into the process at Legacy Business Advisors. He explains how he started this business inspired by Bo Burlingham’s book, Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies. Additionally, Mark shares Bo’s comments on how the process at Legacy Business Advisors is the “best in class.” Mark discusses: The history of Legacy Business Advisors and the team that makes the exit planning process smooth for clients The five steps in building a successful exit plan with Legacy Business Advisors Why it is critical to evaluate or analyze the present state of your business The ideal time to start exit planning The reason why they maintain communication with their clients after creating an exit plan And more Resources: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark:
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Building Retirement Income From Exit Planning Ep. 2 - S1
08/12/2025
Building Retirement Income From Exit Planning Ep. 2 - S1
There are over 20 million business owners in America. Over 10 million of these business owners will retire in the next few years. The Graying of America or The Silver Tsunami will affect our businesses soon. What type of exit planning strategies should the business owners be preparing today? In this episode, Mark Dorman shares some of the pitfalls business owners must avoid when creating an exit strategy and vital elements to turning their business into a future income stream during retirement. Mark discusses: The four stages of the Exit Phase The elements of a “Good Exit” Seven key factors determining the type of exit you’ll have How to ensure your exit doesn’t destroy your business And more Resources: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark:
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Introducing Mark Dorman And Finish Big – The Podcast Ep. 1 - S1
06/25/2025
Introducing Mark Dorman And Finish Big – The Podcast Ep. 1 - S1
Entrepreneurs spend a lot of time and money building their businesses to success. But when it comes time to transition out, having a plan in place that allows them to do it successfully, while rewarding the ones that helped them along the way and monetizing their life’s work, can take time and effort. The goal of Finish Big – The Podcast is to offer guidance as you plan for a successful exit from your business. In this inaugural episode, Mark Dorman introduces key ideas on exit planning, succession planning and transitioning out of businesses based on personal experiences and the book Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top by Bo Burlingham. Mark discusses: How the book, Finish Big, impacted his career The essence of exit planning and how it fits within retirement planning The number one recommendation he makes to friends and family regarding finances What success looks like to him personally and professionally And more Resources: Connect with Mark Dorman: Call: (330) 350-5410 Email Mark:
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