Economists have forecasted the potential of a long, deep and far-reaching global Great Depression starting in 2030. Meanwhile, the baby boomer generation hit “peak 65” in 2024, resulting in an influx of CEO and key leadership retirements. With this possibility... The post Secure your company’s future: 4 steps for CEOs to create a successful exit plan appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

Business owners pour time, energy and effort into building their companies and helping them grow. It makes sense that after the “I sold my business!” moment, people experience complex feelings, from pride and accomplishment to anxiety and sadness. We spoke... The post I Sold My Business. What’s Next? appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

Picture your retirement. Do you envision long holidays in France? Sunny afternoons at the golf course? Leisurely dinners at your neighborhood café? Retiring as a CEO isn’t always this idyllic — at least in the beginning. Some have described the... The post The CEO’s guide to success in retirement appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

Most business owners understand the importance of marketing, but in the heat of running a business, marketing activity often takes a back seat to service delivery. But if you want to sell your business, potential investors will shine a very... The post Growing a business to sell: branding and marketing appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

As a leader, how do you want to be remembered? What lasting impact do you want to have on your employees, business, and community? What will be your leadership legacy?  Vistage Chairs Phillip Thomas and Michael Flannery talk about why... The post Defining your leadership legacy appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

Who says retirement has to be the end? For former CEOs, executives and business owners like Will Byron and Tim Gustafson, life after the C-suite is a new beginning — a time when many do some of the most meaningful... The post 4 ways to turn retirement into ‘rewirement’ appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

A company sale should be an exciting and monumental time for every business owner. Likely, you have put countless time and money into your business to build it up to the impressive asset that warrants such a purchase. It’s officially... The post Planning your business exit – Asset protection for all stages of business sale appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

“It’s not an exaggeration to say that a lot — maybe even everything — is riding on a successful exit.” That’s the opinion of Patrick Ungashick, speaker, author and exit planning specialist. He founded NAVIX Consultants to guide business owners... The post Leave a positive legacy: How to exit your company gracefully appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

Contrary to popular belief, retiring CEOs want to do more than golf, rest and travel. Fun and rest are great, but executives are some of the world’s most purpose-driven people. For most, a life without purpose, even after retirement, is out... The post Why unretirement works for many CEOs appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more

Whether you are thinking about an eventual exit or wanting to maximize your appeal to investors or lenders, how well you perform in the 7 value categories described in this presentation can lead to an optimal transaction. Deepen your understanding... The post The 7 key actions to maximize your business value appeared first on Vistage Research Center ..read more