Craig West of Succession Plus: Building Exit-Ready Businesses and Scaling for the Future

In this episode of Business Focus Interview Series, Craig West, CEO and founder of Succession Plus, shares insights on preparing businesses for successful exits. With over a decade of experience helping mid-market businesses (typically $5M-$100M in turnover), Craig talks about succession planning, employee share plans, and the importance of scaling without founder dependency. He discusses how the pandemic reshaped the way businesses think about work-life balance, exit strategies, and the need for flexible leadership. Craig also offers valuable advice on building long-term business plans that ensure both growth and exit readiness.

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