The Business Owner's Retirement Blueprint
The Proven 5-Step System to Sell Your Business and Retire Stress-Free
Learn how to maximize the value of your business, secure lifetime income, and retire without regret
Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. But did you know that up to 80% of businesses that go to market never sell? The biggest reasons: lack of preparation, overreliance on the owner, and unrealistic expectations.
The Business Owner's Retirement Blueprint is your essential guide to overcoming these challenges. In this practical, easy-to-follow book, Jeff Kikel shares his proven 5-step system to help you:
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Assess and prepare your business for a successful exit.
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Maximize the value of your business before you sell.
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Build a reliable income plan that lasts long after the sale.
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Execute a smooth and profitable sale.
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Preserve your wealth for the long haul.
Whether you're thinking of selling soon or planning years in advance, this book gives you the tools and insights to avoid costly mistakes, make informed decisions, and retire with confidence.
The Hard Truth About Selling Your Business
You’ve spent years building your business from the ground up—putting in long hours, making countless sacrifices, and creating something truly valuable. But did you know that most business owners never actually sell their business for what it’s worth?
The reality is stark:
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Up to 80% of businesses that go to market never sell.
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More than half of business owners who do sell regret it within a year.
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Most exits are rushed, leaving money on the table and creating post-sale challenges.
The reasons are simple but devastating:
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Lack of preparation.
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Unrealistic valuation expectations.
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Over-reliance on the owner for day-to-day operations.
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Neglecting to build a sustainable post-exit income plan.
You can avoid these mistakes. You can secure the financial future you deserve.
The Business Owner's Retirement Blueprint is not just a book—it’s a strategic guide to navigating the complex and often overwhelming process of selling your business. Jeff Kikel lays out the steps to take years before you even consider selling, helping you maximize value, minimize stress, and retire with confidence.
The Proven 5-Step System to Sell Your Business and Retire Stress-Free
Selling your business shouldn’t feel like stepping into the unknown. With the right system, you can confidently transition from business owner to financially secure retiree. Jeff Kikel’s 5-Step Exit Rich...Retire Free(tm) System is designed to help you navigate every phase of the process, from preparation to wealth preservation.
Step 1: Assess and Prepare Your Business
Understanding the true value of your business is crucial. This step helps you evaluate your company’s strengths and weaknesses, clean up financial records, and implement systems that make your business more attractive to buyers.
Step 2: Maximize Business Value
Don’t just put a price on your business—maximize it. Learn how to implement key changes that increase your business’s value, reduce risks, and make it more appealing to the right buyer.
Step 3: Build a Post-Exit Income Plan
Selling your business is just the beginning. Discover how to build a sustainable retirement income strategy that ensures your financial security long after the sale.
Step 4: Execute a Successful Sale
From finding the right buyer to negotiating the best deal, this step covers the practical aspects of selling your business. Avoid common pitfalls and make sure your hard work pays off.
Step 5: Preserve Wealth for the Long Haul
You’ve built your legacy—now protect it. Learn strategies for minimizing taxes, preserving assets, and securing your financial future for yourself and your heirs.
These five steps aren’t just theory—they’re rooted in Jeff’s decades of experience helping business owners like you retire stress-free. Whether you're planning to sell soon or years down the road, this system will set you up for success.
Get the Tools You Need to Plan Your Successful Exit
Ready to take the next step toward a stress-free retirement? As a business owner, you deserve the best tools to maximize your business value, plan your exit, and secure a lifetime of financial freedom. That’s why we’ve created a collection of exclusive resources just for you.
What You’ll Get:
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Business Exit Readiness Checklist: Assess whether your business is truly prepared for sale.
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Post-Exit Income Planning Worksheet: Design a retirement income strategy that lasts.
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Maximizing Business Value Guide: Practical tips to increase your business’s worth before selling.
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Success Story Breakdown: Learn from real business owners who maximized their exit.
Plus 10 other worksheets and checklists
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Ready to Take Control of Your Retirement?
Your business is more than just a job—it’s your legacy. Don’t leave your financial future to chance. Whether you’re just starting to think about selling or actively planning your exit, The Business Owner’s Retirement Blueprint will guide you every step of the way.
But why stop at just reading the book?
As a special gift, when you purchase the book, you’ll receive 30 days of FREE access to the Exit Rich...Retire Free community—an exclusive space where business owners like you share insights, ask questions, and get practical advice on planning a successful exit and retirement.
What You’ll Get Inside the Community:
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Live Q&A sessions with Jeff Kikel and other experts.
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Practical workshops on exit planning and wealth preservation.
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Exclusive tools, checklists, and templates.
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Support from like-minded business owners who are planning their exit.
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Meet Jeff Kikel: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Retirement
"Selling your business doesn’t have to mean losing your financial security. With the right plan, you can exit on your terms, protect your wealth, and retire with peace of mind."
Jeff Kikel knows what it’s like to build a business from the ground up—and how challenging it can be to plan a successful exit. As a seasoned business advisor, author, and entrepreneur, Jeff has dedicated his career to helping business owners maximize their financial potential and retire with confidence.
With over three decades of experience guiding entrepreneurs through exit strategies and retirement planning, Jeff has seen firsthand the common mistakes that can derail a business sale. That’s why he created The Business Owner’s Retirement Blueprint—to offer a practical, no-nonsense approach to selling your business the right way.
Why Jeff Wrote This Book:
Jeff understands that selling a business is about more than just dollars and cents—it’s about securing your legacy and ensuring your future. His mission is to help you avoid the pitfalls, plan proactively, and achieve the stress-free retirement you deserve.
As the founder of Sure Horizon Retirement Advisors, Jeff has authored numerous books on retirement planning and wealth management. He’s also the host of The Cents of Things podcast, the Freedom Nation podcast where he shares insights on financial strategies for business owners.