Cruising Towards Your Vision
Endorsed by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, we work with boat dealers building value and sustainability in dealerships nationwide. We are experts in the complex and understand the unique challenges facing boat dealers. The future success of the business is tied directly to the volatility and/or strength of the macro environment. Work with us to help you navigate unchartered waters and set the course for success, no matter what storm might hit.
Whether you are looking to grow your business, transition to family or sell to a third party, our meticulous attention to the probable, possible, potential details allow you to prepare and avoid any looming marine retails succession planning issues impacting your goals.
What happens when you decide to take the next step towards the future you imagine…now? Business ownership by nature is risky; succession planning however creates strategies and structure to put you in control.
Resources
Acquisition and Business Succession: Why You Must Have a Growth Mindset
Business Growth is one of the core foundations for succession planning. Although it is assumed succession planning is only about exiting or retiring from the business, it is in reality planning that provides solutions to overcome the possible, probable, and potential issues that impact your vision. We celebrate succession planning [...]
Growth Thru Acquisition: Finances, Timelines and Expectations
Succession planning has gotten misconstrued with estate and exit planning amongst business owners, resulting in the process being delayed or avoided until it is too late. Successful owners know succession planning is much more than estate and exit, it is also about building strategies for today's success so you can [...]
How Do I Manage Negative Emotions of Others When I am Supposed to Encourage and Lead?
The most important thing to recognize when dealing with any negative emotions, whether it is your own or those of your team, is that we are all human. We all deal with the unknown in different ways, but for certain we all carry anxiety and stress. It is important as [...]
Growing Your Business and Net Worth
We know a popular definition of succession planning leans towards planning for exit or retirement. However, succession planning is really about setting your business and family up for future success, which is worth celebrating. What better way to celebrate succession planning than to talk about your personal financial goals – [...]
Business Growth and Bench Strength: Recruitment, Retention & Development
Succession is dependent upon SUCCESS, so it is just as much about today as it is about tomorrow. Growth, scaling your business, talent and culture are all essential dynamics addressed through succession strategies. And, there is nothing more valuable to the business than talent. Leadership bench strength is pivotal to [...]
Taking “IT” to Another Level – Leaning Into An Alter Ego
Want to be a better leader, a better communicator, create more options, and move closer to what you want? Alter egos creates the opportunity to turn up or down characteristics, strengths, etc. in certain environments. You can borrow success patterns from one area of your life or leaders/influencers you respect [...]
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The Succession Planning Matrix
The Succession Planning Matrix
Many people put off succession planning because they think it means retirement, exit, and the end. However; succession planning is just the beginning. It gives the owner options in terms of what “their next” looks like, whether that be growth, philanthropy, or a new business venture. Our process focuses are addressing 10 key areas of what we call the Succession Matrix.
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