Consultation

Owner Succession Planning

A structured engagement that helps business owners map ownership transfer, leadership continuity, and family or partner expectations before a transition begins.

Business owner reviewing succession documents at a desk

Who it is for

Founders and controlling owners preparing a sale, family handoff, or partner buyout

What you leave with

A written succession roadmap covering ownership path, leadership roles, timing, and communication with stakeholders

Included

  • Ownership and control mapping
  • Successor readiness assessment
  • Family or partner alignment sessions
  • Transition timeline with decision points
  • Written roadmap and follow-up briefing

Outside this engagement

  • Legal document drafting or tax filing
  • Brokerage or sale negotiation on your behalf
  • Ongoing operational management of the business

How the work unfolds

  1. Discovery conversation to clarify goals and constraints
  2. Fact-finding on ownership, roles, and successor candidates
  3. Working sessions to test options and surface objections
  4. Draft roadmap review with the owner
  5. Final briefing and agreed next steps

How to prepare

Bring ownership records, org chart, and a short list of people you consider for future leadership.

Boundaries

We advise; licensed attorneys and accountants handle formal instruments.