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In the world of leadership and enterprise, we often plan for growth, scale, and impact — but what happens when it's time to pass the baton?  A Business Succession Plan isn't just about retirement — it’s about legacy, stability, and stewardship. Whether you’re an executive, founder, or key decision-maker, succession planning ensures that what you've built can thrive beyond you.

The Overlooked Legacy: How to Build a Smart Business Succession Plan

July 30, 20252 min read

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In leadership and business, we often plan for growth, scale, and impact — but what happens when it’s time to pass the baton?

A Business Succession Plan isn’t just about retirement. It’s about legacy, stability, and stewardship. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or key decision-maker, succession planning ensures what you’ve built can thrive beyond you.

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Here are three foundational phases to consider:

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1. Inventory: Talent – Positions – People

Before planning your exit, get clear on what you’re handing off.

  • What roles are mission-critical?

  • Who has true leadership potential?

  • Are you growing leaders — or just managing tasks?

🛠️ Pro Tip: Use an org chart or scorecard to match current talent to future roles.


⚠️ 2. Assess: Risk – Stability – Longevity

If you stepped away today, would the business survive?

Audit key areas:

  • Operational and financial risks

  • Leadership gaps

  • Clarity of long-term vision

📖 Faith Insight: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” — Proverbs 13:22


🌱 3. Develop: Interest – Funding – Strategy

Succession takes more than a handshake.

  • Is your successor interested and equipped?

  • Will funding come from internal capital, life insurance (like Kai-Zen), or a third-party deal?

  • What’s the tax impact?

💡 Pro Tip: Consider tax-free strategies like IULs to finance a smooth transition.

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The Tree of Life

Succession isn’t just about what we leave in the world — it’s about what we leave in eternity.

In a powerful message, Amir Tsarfati reflects on the Tree of Life after the unexpected death of his father-in-law. His message reminds us that while businesses pass on, eternal life and spiritual wisdom endure.

Scripture paints the Tree of Life as:

  • A symbol of eternal access to God

  • A source of divine wisdom and uplifting speech

A promise fulfilled in the New Jerusalem through Christ


📩 Want to build a legacy that outlives and outlasts you — both financially and spiritually?
Let’s talk about how succession planning and tax-free strategies like Kai-Zen can help.

KENT

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Kent Cornell

Helping Christian executives build tax free wealth.

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Creating Tax Free Wealth For Business Owners

Kai-Zen was first introduced in 2012 by NIW. The underlying financial approach has been utilized by wealthy individuals and estates (typically $10M and over) since the 1960s. Kai-Zen is a new variation on this approach - allowing highly compensated individuals like yourself to participate in this type of leveraging for the first time.

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