Des Moines Succession Planning

Des Moines, Iowa

921 W. 18th Street S.
Newton, IA 50208
641.791.9060 (T)
407.578.4480 (F)

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Dan Schneider

Partner

Succession Advisor

dschneider@rawlsgroup.com
641.791.9060
Des Moines, IA

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Dan Schneider specializes in working with families and organizations to design, build, and implement emotional and logical relationship systems and processes that increase human and financial capital and stakeholder value.

Since 1996, Dan Schneider has been involved in business start-ups, business cultural development, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and community development. He has served as Vice-president of Development, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President of firms in the manufacturing, technology, financial, and advertising industries. Dan Schneider’s formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Ambrose University; a Master of Arts degree in Legal Studies from Antioch School of Law; and a Certified NLP Business Practitioner from the Quadrant 1 Group in London, England. He is a former Chairman of the Board of Governors for Leadership Iowa, a statewide leadership program sponsored by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

In addition to his role as Managing Partner in EDGE Cultural Architects, Dan is a Partner and Director of The Rawls Group as well as a founding member of the International Succession Planning Association. Dan frequently speaks before local, state, and national organizations about leadership and change.

Defining Succession

By Succession Planner|2019-11-15T12:29:01-06:00September 10th, 2019|Categories: Succession Blog|Tags: Atlanta Succession Planning, Automotive Industry, Business Performance, Business Structuring and Business Agreements, Business Value and Growth, Des Moines Succession Planning, Family Dynamics, Family Governance, Franchise Industry, Leadership and Management Continuity, Los Angeles Succession Planning, Management Synergy and Teamwork, Orlando Succession Planning, Owner Motivation and Perspective, Personal Financial Planning - Credit Continuity, Personal Financial Planning - Estate Plan, Personal Financial Planning - Exit Strategy, Personal Financial Planning - Financial Independence, Strategic Planning, Successor Preparation|

Please forgive us for being academic, but in order to fully understand business succession, we are going to define a few terms. First, an often confused first cousin, business continuity or exit planning: As the term describes, business continuity is the continued existence of a business, as in the business continues. An exit planning [...]

5 Succession Misconceptions & How They Impact Business Value – #5 A Succession Plan Isn’t Needed if I plan to Sell

By Succession Planner|2019-11-15T12:25:46-06:00September 3rd, 2019|Categories: Succession Blog, Succession Misconceptions|Tags: Atlanta Succession Planning, Automotive Industry, Business Performance, Business Structuring and Business Agreements, Business Value and Growth, Construction Industry, Des Moines Succession Planning, Family Dynamics, Family Governance, Franchise Industry, Leadership and Management Continuity, Los Angeles Succession Planning, Management Synergy and Teamwork, Manufacturing Industry, Orlando Succession Planning, Owner Motivation and Perspective, Personal Financial Planning - Credit Continuity, Personal Financial Planning - Estate Plan, Personal Financial Planning - Exit Strategy, Personal Financial Planning - Financial Independence, Strategic Planning, Successor Preparation|

Misconception #5 - A Succession Plan Isn't Needed If I Plan to Sell A common misconception is the thought that plans to sell your business negate the need for succession planning. Unfortunately, this thought process couldn't be more wrong, and has a direct impact on the amount of cash you’ll have in your pocket [...]

5 Succession Misconceptions & How They Impact Business Value – #4 I’m Too Young to Think About Succession Planning

By Succession Planner|2019-11-15T12:23:39-06:00September 3rd, 2019|Categories: Succession Blog, Succession Misconceptions|Tags: Atlanta Succession Planning, Automotive Industry, Business Performance, Business Structuring and Business Agreements, Business Value and Growth, Construction Industry, Des Moines Succession Planning, Family Dynamics, Family Governance, Franchise Industry, Leadership and Management Continuity, Los Angeles Succession Planning, Management Synergy and Teamwork, Manufacturing Industry, Orlando Succession Planning, Owner Motivation and Perspective, Personal Financial Planning - Credit Continuity, Personal Financial Planning - Estate Plan, Personal Financial Planning - Exit Strategy, Personal Financial Planning - Financial Independence, Strategic Planning, Successor Preparation|

Misconception #4 - I'm Too Young to Think About Succession Planning Translation: “I am bulletproof and have no intention of dying prematurely; I am not interested in enhancing business productivity, profitability and teamwork; the business is all about me; and I am not interested in protecting the value of my business and the welfare [...]

5 Succession Misconceptions & How They Impact Business Value – #3 Succession Planning and Business Growth Aren’t Related

By Succession Planner|2019-11-15T12:20:00-06:00August 30th, 2019|Categories: Succession Blog, Succession Misconceptions|Tags: Atlanta Succession Planning, Automotive Industry, Business Performance, Business Structuring and Business Agreements, Business Value and Growth, Construction Industry, Des Moines Succession Planning, Family Dynamics, Family Governance, Franchise Industry, Leadership and Management Continuity, Los Angeles Succession Planning, Management Synergy and Teamwork, Manufacturing Industry, Orlando Succession Planning, Owner Motivation and Perspective, Personal Financial Planning - Credit Continuity, Personal Financial Planning - Estate Plan, Personal Financial Planning - Exit Strategy, Personal Financial Planning - Financial Independence, Strategic Planning, Successor Preparation|

Misconception #3 - Succession Planning and Business Growth Aren't Related Succession planning is not about you leaving the business; it’s about building a foundation of success today that will set the course for future generations. Your organization may be in 'growth mode' so you’ve put succession planning on the back burner. But growth without [...]

5 Succession Misconceptions & How They Impact Business Value – #2 Succession Means Retirement Planning

By Succession Planner|2019-11-15T12:20:42-06:00August 30th, 2019|Categories: Succession Blog, Succession Misconceptions|Tags: Atlanta Succession Planning, Automotive Industry, Business Performance, Business Structuring and Business Agreements, Business Value and Growth, Construction Industry, Des Moines Succession Planning, Family Dynamics, Family Governance, Franchise Industry, Leadership and Management Continuity, Los Angeles Succession Planning, Management Synergy and Teamwork, Manufacturing Industry, Orlando Succession Planning, Owner Motivation and Perspective, Personal Financial Planning - Credit Continuity, Personal Financial Planning - Estate Plan, Personal Financial Planning - Exit Strategy, Personal Financial Planning - Financial Independence, Strategic Planning, Successor Preparation|

Misconception #2 – Succession Planning Means Retirement Planning Succession planning often fuels a myriad of emotions. “No one is gonna push me out!” “Succession, that’s all about retirement, and I’m not going anywhere anytime soon!” “I like control; I’m not giving it up!” While all of these are valid emotions [...]

5 Succession Misconceptions & How They Impact Business Value – #1 I’m All Taken Care Of

By Succession Planner|2019-11-15T12:21:18-06:00August 30th, 2019|Categories: Succession Blog, Succession Misconceptions|Tags: Atlanta Succession Planning, Automotive Industry, Business Performance, Business Structuring and Business Agreements, Business Value and Growth, Construction Industry, Des Moines Succession Planning, Family Dynamics, Family Governance, Franchise Industry, Leadership and Management Continuity, Los Angeles Succession Planning, Management Synergy and Teamwork, Manufacturing Industry, Orlando Succession Planning, Owner Motivation and Perspective, Personal Financial Planning - Credit Continuity, Personal Financial Planning - Estate Plan, Personal Financial Planning - Exit Strategy, Personal Financial Planning - Financial Independence, Strategic Planning, Successor Preparation|

Misconception # 1- “I’m All Taken Care Of “I have it all done.” “My estate and exit strategy are in order.” “My attorney and CPA have me covered.” These are beliefs are commonly expressed by many business owners. While there may be confidence and truth behind these statements, what the [...]

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