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BBB Lunch.Learn.Lead. Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Image for the July, 2025 BBB Lunch.Learn.Lead. session titled "Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs," on a blue background with photos of presenters Michael Lavender and Alden Warr in the lower left corner , event sponsor logos in the lower right corner, and the BBB logo in the upper right corner

(BBBCET)

Even if selling your business isn’t on the immediate horizon, it’s never too early to prepare for a successful exit. This session is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what makes a business valuable—and how to build that value over time, long before a sale is in motion.

Led by Lavender | Warr, this interactive webinar walks participants through the critical components of a strong exit strategy, including succession planning, valuation drivers, operational readiness, and common pitfalls to avoid. You'll learn how to evaluate your business from a buyer's perspective and identify steps you can take now to ensure your business is attractive, profitable, and transferable when the time is right.

Key takeaways include:

  • How to assess and grow the value of your business
  • What buyers are really looking for
  • The timeline and steps for preparing your business for sale
  • Exit options beyond traditional sales
  • How succession and exit planning intersect with long-term strategic goals

This session will offer strategic insights not just for those nearing retirement, but for any business owner who wants to run a company that’s built to last—and one day, transition on their terms.

Tickets are $5 each for Accredited Businesses, and $40 each for Non-Accredited Businesses, and lunch is included.

Seating is limited, so click here to register now!

Too far from the Tyler office? This session will also be made available remotely beginning at 12 noon. Please click here to register for the remote version!

The Lunch.Learn.Lead. Series is a dynamic curriculum designed to help business
leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals enhance their skills, grow their organizations, and
build lasting connections. Through a carefully curated lineup of workshops and events, this
series provides actionable strategies, expert insights, and networking opportunities to drive
success.