Every store owner needs an exit strategy, even if they never plan to sell. In this interview-style session, Andrea Hill sits down with retail strategy authority Sherry Smith and retirement and transition consultant Chuck Frey to cover everything you need to know to plan for succession.

Learn the difference between family succession, third-party sale, and employee buyout—and which path fits your situation. Learn how to build a business with clean books, defensible margins, consistent cash flows, and the other details that interest potential buyers. Learn how to understand EBITDA, inventory valuation, and reading financial statements the way a buyer would. No matter where you are in your journey, it’s never too soon to start planning your exit strategy.