EP 123: Beyond Selling: The Case for Half-Retirement with Jim Muehlhausen
Description
Selling your business doesn't always deliver the financial security or fulfillment you expect. So what if there was another option?
Jim Muehlhausen, founder of Half-Retire, has worked with thousands of owners facing this exact dilemma. In this episode, he shares how business owners can step back from day-to-day operations without giving up income, legacy, or control—and why it's a viable exit option.
In this episode, you will:
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Learn the core principles of half-retirement
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Understand how to design systems that reduce owner dependency
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Learn simple steps to de-risk your business for the future
Highlights:
(00:00 ) Meet Jim Muehlhausen
(03:30 ) Why most owners don't sell their business
(05:43 ) Financial fears that keep owners from retiring
(10:20 ) Why quality of earnings matters more than valuation
(14:12 ) The 44% rule of selling your business
(16:20 ) Delegating versus designing yourself out of work
(21:32 ) The six-step process for half-retirement
(28:13 ) The buyer's perspective of risk
Resources:
Take the Half-Retire Master Class: https://halfretire.com/free/
For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/
Follow Jim:
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmuehlhausen/
E-Mail: jimmue@halfretire.com
Follow Ed:
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bvdefenders
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