The Weekly Note
Weekly reflections by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.
Honest observations on running and growing a business, one step at a time.
Week of 7/15/26
Business owners are sometimes asked when they want to sell their company. A common answer is five years.
A year later, the answer is often still five years.
A five-year goal only means something if it changes the work being done today. Clear financials, documented systems, stronger management, and less dependence on the owner all take time to build. The future of the business is shaped by what gets worked on now. ●