Finish Big – The Podcast with Mark Dorman from Legacy Business Advisors.

Finish Big - The Podcast with Mark Dorman from Legacy Business Advisors.
Podcast Description
If you’re an entrepreneur – you know what it means to take personal and financial risks, create jobs that support your community, and devote most of your time to your business. But do you know how to plan for a successful exit from your business? Do you know who should be involved in creating your succession or transition plan – and the steps along the way? Welcome to Finish Big – The Podcast with Mark Dorman from Legacy Business Advisors. The podcast theme is inspired by critically acclaimed business Author Bo Burlingham, author of Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. In this podcast, you’ll hear success stories of exit plans done right – and pick up practical tips based on years of Legacy Business Advisors’ expertise and knowledge about the largest and most important financial transaction of your life.
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If you’re an entrepreneur – you know what it means to take personal and financial risks, create jobs that support your community, and devote most of your time to your business. But do you know how to plan for a successful exit from your business? Do you know who should be involved in creating your succession or transition plan – and the steps along the way? Welcome to Finish Big – The Podcast with Mark Dorman from Legacy Business Advisors. The podcast theme is inspired by critically acclaimed business Author Bo Burlingham, author of Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. In this podcast, you’ll hear success stories of exit plans done right – and pick up practical tips based on years of Legacy Business Advisors’ expertise and knowledge about the largest and most important financial transaction of your life.
In this episode of the Finish Big Podcast, Host Mark Dorman interviews Renee Russo, a dynamic CEO, coach, exit planner, and speaker from Melbourne, Australia, now based in Vancouver, Canada. Rene shares her journey from corporate accounting at KPMG to becoming a sought-after business coach and exit planner. She dives into how her personal challenges and professional pivots led her to develop an innovative approach to business freedom and growth.
Renee’s story highlights resilience, transformation, and the power of leveraging proven processes to turn chaos into clarity. She is passionate about helping business owners align their personal, financial, and business goals to build sustainable success and unlock wealth while maintaining personal freedom.
Mark and Renee discuss:
- Chaos to Clarity: Implement systems to take control of your business.
- Mindset Matters: Shift to a value-focused approach for sustainable growth.
- Lead with Discipline: Build accountable, high-performing leadership teams.
- Plan for Freedom: Exit planning is about creating opportunities, not just endings.
- Life by Design: Align business and personal goals for lasting success.
- Resilience Wins: Turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.
- Peer Power: Leverage peer support for inspiration and professional growth.
Connect with Mark Dorman:
- Succession Plus US
- LinkedIn: Mark Dorman
- LinkedIn: Succession Plus
- Facebook: Succession Plus
- (330)-416-9271
- [email protected]
Connect with Renee Russo:
Website: Rise Up Business Coaching
LinkedIn: Renee Russo
About the Guest:
Renee Russo is the CEO and Founder of Rise Up Business Coaching, a leader in helping business owners align their personal and professional goals to achieve freedom and long-term success. She is a certified EOS Implementer and Exit Planning Advisor who leverages her vast experience to deliver high-impact coaching, workshops, and keynotes.

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