Overcoming Business Founder Syndrome in 2024 – Empower Your Transition to a Successful Exit

Overcoming Business Founder Syndrome in 2024 – Empower Your Transition to a Successful Exit

Business Founder Syndrome (BFS) is a term that encapsulates the challenges and issues faced by business owners who have nurtured their enterprises from inception. These founders often find it incredibly difficult to step back or disengage from their businesses. As a business broker I encounter BFS frequently, and I thought it was time to explore how it not only affects the founders themselves but also significantly impacts the process of finding a suitable buyer when it comes time to sell the business.