Mary McCorvey welcomes entrepreneur, investor, IPO expert, and author Peter Goldstein for an insightful discussion about entrepreneurship, business ownership, and one of the most overlooked aspects of building a company: planning your exit.

Peter has spent nearly four decades starting, growing, advising, and exiting businesses. In this episode, he explains why every founder should think about the end from the beginning and how entrepreneurs can build companies that create lasting value beyond themselves.

The conversation also explores the massive wealth transfer currently taking place as millions of Baby Boomer-owned businesses prepare for succession, sale, or transition.

Whether you’re considering launching a business after Retirement, growing your existing company, or preparing for an eventual exit, this episode offers practical strategies and valuable perspective.

In This Episode

• Why retirement isn’t the end of meaningful work
• Starting a business after age 50
• Lifestyle businesses vs. scalable businesses
• Why every business eventually exits
• Building transferable value
• Owner dependency and business risk
• Exit planning strategies
• The future of Baby Boomer-owned businesses
• Wealth creation through entrepreneurship

Connect with Peter Goldstein

Forbes Council Profile:
https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Peter-Goldstein-CEO-Chairman-Emmis-Aquisition-Corp-Emmis-Acquisition-Corp/28205a1d-3adb-4824-b121-af8b73f90996

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-goldstein-exchangelisting

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