Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of being financially ready to retire. They introduce the concept of the financial formula, which involves determining your retirement income goal and subtracting your current assets to identify the value gap. They emphasize the unique challenges faced by business owners in estimating their retirement income due to the complexities of their compensation structure. The hosts also highlight the need to maintain your desired lifestyle in retirement and the importance of planning ahead and seeking professional guidance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Are You Financially Ready to Retire? 03:07 Estimating Retirement Income 06:19 Maintaining Lifestyle in Retirement 08:41 The Role of the Business in Retirement Planning 11:27 Importance of Planning Ahead 12:26 The Financial Exit Formula Takeaways It is crucial to assess your financial readiness for retirement, considering your retirement income goal and current assets. Business owners face unique challenges in estimating their retirement income due to their complex compensation structure. Maintaining your desired lifestyle in retirement requires careful planning and consideration of all expenses. Planning ahead and seeking professional guidance can help ensure a successful retirement and exit from your business.   Episode Links: Sign up for our BusinessBuilder Thursday weekly guide - www.scaletosell.com Get a FREE professional valuation of your business - https://www.scaletosell.com/discovery-form    Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Please rate and review the podcast so more entrepreneurs can find this valuable content to scale and exit their businesses.   IG: @scaletosell FB: @scaletosell Youtube: @scaletosell LI: @scaletosell

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