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Tackling Owner Dependency (Part Two) (#241)

July 25, 2025 • Tom Bronson

In this week’s episode of "Maximize Business Value," Dave Casey concludes his conversation with Tom Bronson on the impact of Owner Dependency. This episode is part two of a two-part series. To catch up on last week's release, check out the link here. To learn more about Tom, visit his LinkedIn and check out the MasteryPartners.com website.

Tom's books in the maximize business value series are available on Amazon. Check them out online!

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Dave Casey is a seasoned business owner with deep expertise in all aspects of organizational behavior and a passion for helping entrepreneurs reap the full rewards of building their companies. He understands that a truly valuable business isn’t just profitable—it’s secure, scalable, and transferable. In addition to his work with Mastery Partners, Dave actively gives back to the entrepreneurial community through leadership roles with organizations like Business Navigators, Biz Owners Ed, and Liberty Ministry. Whether advising on strategic growth or mentoring the next generation of business leaders, Dave brings clarity, integrity, and decades of real-world experience to every interaction. His mission goes beyond exit planning—he’s committed to helping owners build lasting legacies.

Learn More about Tom Bronson:
Tom Bronson is the founder and President of Mastery Partners, a company that helps business owners maximize business value, design exit strategy, and transition their business on their terms. Mastery utilizes proven techniques and strategies that dramatically improve business value, that has been developed during Tom’s career of 100 business transactions as either a business buyer or seller. As a business owner himself, he has been in your situation a hundred times, and he knows what it takes to craft the right strategy. Bronson is passionate about helping business owners and has the experience to do it.

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