COO Forum Presenter Series: Exit Planning

​Exit Planning

​Presented by Nick Welham, Founder at C-Link Consulting 

​Successful exits don’t happen overnight; they involve the whole organization and a specialized advisory team. This presentation is for COOs (and owners) curious about the triggers for selling a business and the stages of a successful exit. It also gives insight into the owner’s perspective and how the COO is critical in preparing the organization.

​By the end of this session, you will know:

​1.      What triggers an owner to want to sell?

​2.      What is the process, and how does it impact me as a COO?

​3.      What exit options exist, and how do you choose the best fit?

​4.      How do you measure a successful exit?

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​Bio: Nick Welham, MBA, is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) who successfully exited his business in 2017 after leading a turnaround. Since then, Nick has focused on driving value in the SMB space as a fractional COO, board advisor, and exit planning advisor.