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(But We Keep Bringing It Up Anyway) For most business owners, the word EXIT is a conversation-stopper. We get it. You’ve poured your blood, sweat, and soul into building something real. Talking about leaving it—selling, transitioning, or even just preparing to step back—can feel uncomfortable at best and threatening at worst. So it gets pushed off to “someday.” But here’s the thing: those of us who’ve exited our businesses know the truth. Exit isn’t the end. It’s a strategy.