In this episode of Mark’s Business Check-In, Mark speaks directly to entrepreneurs and small business owners about a trap many people fall into early: getting distracted by selling their company instead of focusing on building a strong business. After the first year or two, it’s common to start asking: “What’s my business worth?” “Who would buy it?” “How do I exit?” But Mark explains why this mindset can pull your time, energy, and focus away from what actually grows the company — customers, revenue, systems, and momentum. Mark shares real-world insights from being involved in business deals himself, including how due diligence, negotiations, and sale discussions can take months (even a year) and drain leadership focus — especially in a small company where the owner is the key driver. The core message: stay on the journey, build a 10–15 year plan, and keep executing. If an offer comes, great — but don’t build your daily thinking around an exit that may never happen. Focus on growth, resilience, and long-term direction. This is a practical episode about entrepreneur mindset, business strategy, long-term planning, and staying focused when business feels hard. selling your business, business exit strategy, how to sell a company, entrepreneur mindset, small business strategy, business growth, long term business plan, focus in business, business planning, scaling a small business, business owner advice, founder focus, building a business, due diligence process, business acquisition, entrepreneurship Ireland, entrepreneurship UK, Mark Beggs, Mark’s Business Check-In, business coaching, business mentor Thank you for tuning in! I’m Mark Beggs, neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and bestselling author of the childens books The Umbrella Girls and the Tree people and business book You Need a Neck Like A Jocky's Boll***K to be and Entrepreneur. Through my work, I support children, adults, parents, and organisations in understanding neurodiversity, building confidence, and creating environments where every individual can thrive. With years of experience in coaching, leadership development and business developmentand empowering neurodivergent thinkers, this podcast is my way of sharing insights, real conversations, and practical tools that make a difference. You can contact me on mark.beggs@me.com or via www.mindseyeeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
