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Thinking about exiting your business - now or someday?
In this episode of Small Business Sorted, Kay and Crystal dive deep into the 10 real reasons small business owners choose (or are forced) to exit their business, and what you can do to prepare long before the pressure hits.

From retirement, burnout, losing passion, industry changes, health issues, partnership breakdowns, and financial decline, we unpack the honest conversations business owners rarely have but absolutely should.

You’ll hear real stories from our own experiences, including:

• Kay selling her First Class Accounts franchise and rediscovering her passion for bookkeeping after finding The Strategic Bookkeeper (“she just reignited something in me” )
• Crystal’s wake‑up call during emergency surgery (“no one knows everything about what I’ve got” )
• Clients who faced sudden illness, unexpected offers, industry disruption, and the harsh reality of declining profitability
• Why burnout often shows up as snapping at family, heart palpitations, and feeling constantly “on” (“I don’t relax. I can’t relax.” )

We also explore:
-How AI and automation are reshaping industries
-Why selling when your business is performing well matters
-The danger of handshake partnerships
-What happens when your wealth is tied up in the business
-Why every owner needs an exit plan even if you’re not ready to leave

If you’ve ever wondered “Would I buy my business today?”, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and a few laughs along the way.

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Crystal Petzer - https://businessgrowthcoach.com.au/
Kay Godfrey - https://upupandaway.net.au/

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