Phil Symchych, CPA, MBA, CMC, ICD.D | Regina, Canada
B2B ADVISORY & STRATEGIC CFO: $3M - $50M REVENUE
SINCE 1994 • 65 INDUSTRIES • 7 COUNTRIES

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Building a Management Team

Building a Management Team

Building a Management TeamPhil Symchych
Published on: 11/09/2026

The largest investment in many entrepreneur’s retirement portfolios is the value of their own business. That’s a good news, bad news scenario.

A Wealth Building and Succession Planning Special Issue: What’s Your “Total Days to Exit” Number?

A Wealth Building and Succession Planning Special Issue: What’s Your “Total Days to Exit” Number?

A Wealth Building and Succession Planning Special Issue: What’s Your “Total Days to Exit” Number?Phil Symchych
Published on: 11/09/2026

In other words, when do you plan to exit your business so that your business valuation and personal wealth are maximized and you’re still healthy enough to enjoy your life and family?

Six Hour Succession Planning

Six Hour Succession Planning

Six Hour Succession PlanningPhil Symchych
Published on: 11/09/2026

As you can imagine, the last two places aren’t very good. In fact, the National Post published an article I wrote on succession planning a few years ago, and they put in a picture of a hearse.

Succession Two Step: Part Two – Ownership

Succession Two Step: Part Two – Ownership

Succession Two Step: Part Two – OwnershipPhil Symchych
Published on: 11/09/2026

Many business owners think their position of owner-manager is a single position. It’s not. It’s two positions that are unrelated. Many problems occur when the owner thinks their status as the owner increases their skills or effectiveness as a manager

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