{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Missing Piece in Most Exit Strategies","description":"  Adam Ko\u00f3s joins legacy coach Angelina Carleton on her show to explore one of the most overlooked (yet critical) parts of building and exiting a business: defining what legacy really means.   Too often, business owners wait until the last minute to plan their exit, focusing only on financials or legal documents while avoiding the deeper, more personal side of what they\u2019ll leave behind. Adam shares insights from 23 years of experience helping clients navigate business transitions, and why legacy planning starts long before you list your company for sale.   They discuss how values, identity, and clarity impact decision-making, why some advisors and attorneys struggle to have real conversations about mortality and legacy, and what business owners can do now to ensure their exit aligns with their life - not just their bank account.   Whether you're 2 years or 10 years away from selling, this episode is a powerful reminder that strategy is only part of the equation. Legacy is built by design.  &amp;nbsp;   \u23f1\ufe0f  Episode Timestamps:   00:00 \u2013 Introducing Adam Ko\u00f3s + Today\u2019s Topic 01:25 \u2013 Why Most Owners Avoid Planning Their Exit 03:05 \u2013 The Role of Mortality in Business Planning 05:00 \u2013 What Legacy Really Means (It\u2019s Not a Will) 07:20 \u2013 Bridging the Gap Between Head and Heart 10:00 \u2013 Why Most Advisors Skip the Deeper Conversations 12:45 \u2013 The Cost of Misalignment in Business Transitions 15:30 \u2013 Designing a Life (and Business) That Reflects Your Values 18:10 \u2013 Why Exit Planning Is a Human Problem, Not Just a Financial One 21:00 \u2013 What a Purpose-Driven Exit Strategy Looks Like 25:00 \u2013 Advice for Business Owners Starting the Process 29:00 \u2013 Final Thoughts on Legacy, Fulfillment, and Intentional Planning     Key Takeaways:    Legacy planning isn\u2019t legal paperwork.  It\u2019s the intentional process of aligning your exit with your values, identity, and long-term vision.   Most owners wait too long.  Avoidance and fear of mortality prevent critical conversations that shape a meaningful legacy.   Exit planning is human work.  It\u2019s not just financial or strategic\u2014it\u2019s emotional, relational, and deeply personal.   Values shape decisions.  When you lead with purpose, you build a company (and exit plan) that reflects what matters most.   Start earlier than you think.  Even if you\u2019re years away from selling, legacy work begins long before the paperwork.      Key Quotes from Adam Ko\u00f3s:   &quot;You can\u2019t build a meaningful exit plan if you haven\u2019t defined what you want your life to look like on the other side.&quot;   &quot;It\u2019s not about what you\u2019re walking away from\u2014it\u2019s about what you\u2019re walking into.&quot;   &quot;Legacy is built by design. If you don\u2019t define it, someone else will.&quot;   &quot;Financials are only half the equation. The other half is purpose.&quot;     Connect with Adam Ko\u00f3s    www.elevateandexit.com   Email: info@elevateandexit.com&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elevateandexit   https:\/\/facebook.com\/elevateandexit   https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/elevateandexit   https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@elevateandexit   https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@elevateexit2  ","author_name":"The Elevate Your Business Podcast with Adam Koos","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/508073","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37882995\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37882995"}