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Why Long-Term Exit Planning Works: A Deep Dive Into a 7-Year Owner Success Story

The IEPA recently hosted a conversation with Tim O’Neill, former owner of Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, that demonstrates the real work behind a successful business exit. His story is a clear example of how exit planning, when done correctly, shapes an owner’s future.

Tim shared many anecdotes and thoughts as to how the process went, what he was looking for, what other owners should think about and what advisors should do for their owners in similar situations. Some of those takeaways are highlighted below:

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