Surfing the Wave of Business Closures.
- Ben Crayston
- Mar 10
- 1 min read
In this clip Neil provides some insight into his surfing capabilities 🏄♂️ as one of his passions whilst talking to Richard Buckle of Wellmeadow, who very kindly hosted Neil on their #SMEGrowth podcast.
They even discuss Is Your Business Sellable? and why the smaller end of the SME deal space is fundamentally broken and what that means for owner-managers wanting to sell one day.
They also explore the psychology of the owner-manager: the desire for freedom, the challenge of delegation, and how leadership style can shape the long-term fate of a business. Neil’s stories, from surviving the 2008 crash to building and rebuilding businesses, offer both realism and reassurance for leaders facing similar decisions.
You can access the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/erPtXSbR
If you've tried to sell your business without success and are thinking of closing it - why not discuss it with Neil and let us try to save it instead? Preserve your legacy, protect jobs and retire respectfully. Neil's always open to a conversation to help SME business owners on their journeys - or even to discuss surfing! 🏄♂️

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