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Harry T. Jones: Getting UnStuck!
Helping Entrepreneurs Start, Grow, and Transition Business For Impact

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Rigidity is the Enemy of Succession Planning
When rigidity controls succession planning, opportunities die. Learn how early planning creates space for unexpected growth.
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Xavier Learned for 20 Yrs Before Getting the Baton
Xavier and his father’s story speaks to the power of effective succession planning.
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Family Over Team: The Ripple Effect of Incompetence
Henry’s story reveals the failure to prioritize competence and accountability over family ties and comfort.
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Confronting Your Fears: The First Step to Growing an Evergreen Business
An evergreen business is more than just a company that survives; it’s an entity designed to last and continue its purpose for generations.
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Ed & Succession Planning: More Than Just an Exit Strategy
Ed and his brother need a voice from the outside that they both trust to help them.
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WHEN LIFE CHANGES A COACH CAN HELP YOU GET UN-STUCK
I wonder if you can see yourself in my story. Wonder what parts you can really relate to? ​ It was a challenging time in my life....
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ROCKY BALBOA, SUCCESSION PLANNING & YOUR CORNER MAN
The corner man is the boxer’s coach, strategist, and biggest advocate, providing crucial advice and motivation between rounds.
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The Costly Mistake of Neglecting Succession Planning: Robert's Cautionary Tale
As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations and neglect long-term succession planning.
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A Voice From the Outside Initiated Succession Planning & Legacy Business for Sam
A business coach can bring a new and novel perspective on your business.
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Succession Planning Requires a Voice From Somewhere Else
Entrepreneurs who leave a legacy business embrace the value of including outside voices in their succession planning. When you add a success
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Gil, the Poster Child for Finishing Well!
Finishing well happens when you reach the finish line and then do the celebratory victory lap. In this victory lap, you share all the...
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What Do You Do When You Have Made Hundreds of Millions and You Are Dying?
Robert sold his business, and his payout was hundreds of millions. Losing his desire to continue to compete, he just cashed out. With his...
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Finishing Well Is Difficult
The crowd watched in horror. It was heartbreaking. Twenty-three-year-old Mika Noodt led for almost the entire Challenge Vieux Boucau...
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Succession Planning, Handoff & More Questions
I have some more questions for you! I hope you will read on. Since 2005, the U.S. Men’s relay team has messed up their baton exchange in...
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How To Lead When Your Boss is a Workaholic
The hospital room is sterile, bathed in the cold, fluorescent glow of medical equipment. Johnny lies on the bed, his face ashen, weakened...
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Poor Partners & Sweat Equity
Ted finds the perfect business to take advantage of his unique passion and abilities. It is the business of his dreams. And it is for...
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Inspiring Your Successor to Succeed You
Years ago, we bought a business and used incentives to recruit a partner/successor at the beginning. We found a young man named Mark who...
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Getting More Family In the Family Business
A family business owner recently sought my advice on involving his family in his family business. One of his two sons and their spouse...
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Ken, Cancer & Conversation #7
Ken builds a thriving business with an outstanding reputation and name recognition across generations. The business owns a fleet of...
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Gloria, Maximum Speed & Conversation #7
Gloria is a veteran in her industry. She founded her company twenty-five years ago. Very comfortable in her role, she knows everyone in...
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