Poised for Exit
Welcome to the Poised for Exit podcast! Poised for Exit is an under 30-minute strategic planning guidance podcast for busy small business owners. Each week you’ll hear certified exit planning advisor, Julie Keyes, talk with a range of entrepreneurs and professionals about preparing your business for a future transition. Guests at every stage of company ownership will share their personal stories and lessons learned about topics such as the anatomy of the exit planning process, developing a growth strategy, how to sell on your terms, exit planning for women small business owners, handling business diversity, and how to sell a family business. Whether you’re planning an exit in the near future or not, this show will provide you with the same action-oriented content that Julie utilizes while consulting with Keyestrategies clients. Building an exit strategy can be overwhelming, especially with all the decisions and details you have to consider. “Poised for Exit” will simplify the process and help you unwrap the unknowns, giving you more confidence in your planning process. Previous episodes are available for download, so if you are new to our show, you can listen to them in any order that suits you. Join us each week for timely, relevant content that will surely impact your business exit outcome! Subscribe to our newsletter below to receive your weekly episode link and stay updated on new strategic planning content. Find “Poised for Exit” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and others. Thank you to our Sponsors: Sunbelt Business Advisers and JAK CPA's. A special note of thanks to Tyler Keyes who produced the music for the “Poised for Exit” show.
Poised for Exit
Guiding Sellers to a Seamless Exit
In this episode of Poised for Exit, we’re joined by Ruba Khairi and Ahmed Mousa, a dynamic husband-and-wife team of business brokers at Sunbelt Business Advisors. Their journey into business brokerage is anything but ordinary. In 2018, they were prospective buyers themselves, exploring business ownership before being drawn to the world of business brokerage.
When COVID-19 disrupted their plans, they took a leap of faith and attended an open house for prospective business brokers. Although hesitant at first, they quickly realized their passion for helping business owners navigate the transition process. Five years later, Ruba and Ahmed have become top-performing brokers, winning multiple awards and earning spots in Sunbelt’s prestigious President’s Circle.
In this conversation, they share their philosophy of success, which is all about helping people first and foremost, and the importance of guiding business owners through one of the most significant financial transitions of their lives. We also dive into why experienced brokers are in such high demand, especially as millions of baby boomers prepare to retire and transition out of their businesses.
You’ll hear an inspiring client success story that shows just how impactful this work can be. If you're interested in business transitions, exit planning, or the role of brokers in ensuring a smooth exit, this episode is full of valuable insights.
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