Reaching 60?
It’s Time to Prepare Your Business That Run Without You.
Reaching 60? It’s Time to Prepare Your Business to Run Without You. Don't Wait Until You're Ready to Leave to Build Value.
You Have Questions. We Have Answers.
Transitioning away from the day-to-day operations of your business is a process, not an event.
At this session, we’re diving deep into the questions keeping you up at night:
How do I decide which responsibilities others can actually take on?
Why am I struggling to find the right people to lead my work?
I’m not leaving for 10–15 years—is there really a benefit to starting now?
Can I actually sell my business in the future, and how do I know if it has value to anyone else?
March 18, 2026 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM EST | Zoom
Why Most Business Owners Wait (And You shouldn't)
Many owners put off this work because it doesn't feel "urgent." But if your business is "Rocking It" now, that is the exact time to build permanent value. We’ll show you how to start even if:
You're too busy: You have a full business; we’ll show you how to integrate value-building without adding more hours to your day.
You aren't ready to sell: Preparing to exit isn't just about selling—it's about creating freedom today.
You don't know the process: We break down exactly where to start so you aren't overwhelmed.
March 18, 2026 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM EST | Zoom
Design Your Business to Run Without You
March 18, 2026 | 3:30PM - 5:00PM EST | Zoom
About the Host
Barb Stuhlemmer, MBA LIC
Barb Stuhlemmer, MBA, Canadian Small Business Strategist, Speaker, College Professor, Author and Entrepreneur. Barb works with business owners to prepare their business to Run Without Them. The “EXIT Readiness Program” focuses on Evaluating the starting point of the transition, Stopping some work now, creating a plan for Implementation & Training your team to get the best results as you take yourself out of doing all the work. Barb’s expertise is in systems, culture, leadership, and change strategy – the foundations to creating a business that can Run Without You.
Ultimately, Barb works to help her clients find a plan for their succession, to identify their successor, get their team to step up and taking on other roles, and working on the owner’s stepping away from the day-to-day, all with a focus on continued growth and continuity.