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Founder Journal Entries

The transition from benevolent dictator to handing over your business to its employees is an emotional one. At times like this, your journal can be invaluable in jotting down your inner thoughts and deepest fears.

Here's a (lightly edited) selection of entries that chart the move from Step 1 all the way through to Deal Day.

 

Note: Names and specifics have been changed to protect me from embarrassment and/or legal proceedings.

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Step 1 - Is It Time?

15 Months Before “Deal Day”

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Step 2 - Laying The Foundations

12 Months Before “Deal Day”

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Step 3 - Choices, Choices, Choices

11 Months Before “Deal Day”

Step 4 - Building Your Inner Circle

8 Months Before “Deal Day”

Step 5 - And So The Process Begins...

3 Months Before “Deal Day”

Step 6 - The Reveal & Follow Up

2 Months Before “Deal Day”

Step 7 - Building Your New Look Business

1 Month Before “Deal Day”

Step 8 - Deal Day

"Deal Day"

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