Thinking of selling your business as part of your retirement plan? Don’t list it like a house and hope for the best.In this episode, David Barnett is back on the show. He's a business consultant, author, and former business broker. He breaks down exactly what it takes to prepare, structure, and sell a business successfully.David shares the full process, from business valuation and preparing financials to crafting a buyer-ready business profile and navigating due diligence.What You’ll Learn:✅ Why you can’t just “decide to sell” overnight✅ The documents and systems buyers need to see✅ How to prepare for due diligence and increase sale valueHere's what you're in for:0:17 Understanding the Business Selling Process01:33 Preparing Your Business for Sale03:55 Creating a Business Profile06:15 Due Diligence Explained13:50 Timeline and Planning for Sale17:33 Transferring Goodwill and Delegation22:59 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationLearn why most businesses aren’t ready to sell, how to transfer goodwill from yourself to the company, and why exit planning is just good business strategy.—-------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT DAVID BARNETTDavid Barnett is a seasoned expert in small and medium-sized enterprises, with a business degree from Bishop’s University and a background in e-commerce management. He has built a career spanning business brokerage, commercial finance, and consulting, helping entrepreneurs buy, sell, and grow their businesses. An Amazon best-selling author, Barnett continues to advise clients globally through his writing and advisory work.You can reach out to David through:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbarnettmonctonWebsite: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com (Blog)                https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com (Other)ABOUT JOE  CURRYJoe Curry is the host of Business and Exit Planning Simplified and the owner and lead financial planner at Matthews + Associates in Peterborough, Ontario. A Certified Financial Planner and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Joe is passionate about helping business owners maximize value, plan successful exits, and find purpose beyond their business. His mission is to ensure clients retire with confidence—financially secure and personally fulfilled.You can reach out to Joe through:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curryjoeWebsite: https://www.retirementplanningsimplified.ca/   https://www.facebook.com/RetirementPlanningSimplified/               

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