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Leaving in Style Creating Value and Purpose When You Sell Your Business

January 07, 2026 • Steve Ramona • Season 15 • Episode 8

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to sell your business with confidence and purpose while still honoring the employees, customers and legacy you built over decades? In this episode of Doing Business With a Servant’s Heart, Steve Ramona welcomes Janice Graham a business strategist, succession planner, author and servant leader with a joyful heart. Janice opens with a story of how she helps business owners understand not just when to sell, but why they should sell, how to prepare years in advance and how to build a roadmap that creates value for everyone involved. You will hear real concerns from business owners about retirement, legacy and identity as Janice walks us through why many business owners feel stuck and how clarity, honest conversations and partnership can change everything. With heartfelt insight Janice shares examples of business transitions that honor employees and community while preserving legacy value. She explains why selling a business is not just financial it is emotional and strategic and why working with the right team matters. Whether you are thinking about succession planning for your company or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a compelling blend of practical strategy and human connection. By the end you will see business exit planning as a servant leadership opportunity and not a painful transaction. P.S. If you are a business owner who dreams of transitioning your company with dignity and profit, this conversation will help you start that journey today.

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Janice Graham is a business strategist, succession planning expert and author who helps business owners prepare for profitable and purpose filled exits. With more than two decades of experience in entrepreneurial insurance and strategic advisory roles, she guides leaders through thoughtful conversations that balance emotional readiness with financial clarity. Janice believes that successful transitions are rooted in servant leadership, community and intentional planning. She lives with joy and purpose and supports business owners in leaving their companies in style and on their terms.

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