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About The Guest(s): Dawn Bloomer is a business strategist and former veterinarian. With over 20 years of experience as a racehorse veterinarian, she understands the challenges and opportunities that come with running a professional service practice. Dawn helps service professionals and businesses plan their exit strategies and navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.

Summary: Dawn Bloomer, a business strategist and former veterinarian, shares her journey from being a racehorse veterinarian to helping service professionals plan their exit strategies. She emphasizes the importance of preparing a business for sale and highlights the common challenges faced by professional service practice owners. Dawn also discusses the need for a strong brand and the role of technology in scaling businesses. She encourages professionals to shift their mindset and integrate their work with the rest of their lives.

Key Takeaways:

Professional service practice owners often lack the necessary business training to prepare their businesses for sale.
Building a strong brand and transferring goodwill to the brand instead of an individual is crucial for a successful exit.
Leveraging technology can help professionals scale their businesses and improve customer service.
The timeline for preparing a business for sale should ideally be 5 to 10 years to maximize options and value.

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Contact Dawn on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbloomer/
Website: http://www.productivepressure.com/
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