Learning Lab - Wealth/Exit

Build a Business Buyers Compete to Buy

Monday, September 14, 2026 5:00 PM Gallery Ballroom

Session Overview

You may only sell your business once, and decisions made years before the sale can determine how much you ultimately walk away with. Learn how to prepare your company to attract multiple buyers, avoid costly exit mistakes, and create the competitive tension that can lead to better offers and stronger terms. You’ll leave knowing which numbers to track and what to begin doing now to protect the value of your life’s work.

What You’ll Learn

  • The three biggest mistakes that can reduce the value of a business sale
  • Why preparing years before an exit creates more options
  • How multiple offers can improve both price and deal terms
  • The risks of accepting an unsolicited offer without testing the market
  • The three numbers every owner should understand before considering a sale
  • Identifying what may make your business more attractive to buyers
  • Preparing to exit on your terms and with fewer regrets