Have you considered the psychological toll of building your business?
In this week’s Built to Sell Radio episode, John Warrillow sits down with Bill Hudenko, a psychologist, Dartmouth professor, and serial entrepreneur, to discuss the psychological impact of building and exiting a business. Bill shares his journey through multiple exits and offers insights into the mental health challenges that come with selling your life’s work.
As someone who has experienced these challenges firsthand and as a professional with access to extensive data, Bill provides practical advice on avoiding the common mental health pitfalls of selling your business.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the psychological ailments you’re more predisposed to as a founder.
Stop feeling trapped inside your business.
Give up control inside your business (without going crazy).
Leverage the five factors that lead to a healthy entrepreneurial mind.
Balance your professional and personal life during a transition.
Recognize the signs of mental health issues that commonly affect business owners.
Use daily practices to maintain your mental health through the sale process.
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Video: The Psychology of Entrepreneurship with Bill Hudenko
Mark Hartmann is a three-time Inc 500|5000 CEO with a rich sales, operations, and leadership background in the insurance, financial services, and healthcare sectors. With extensive experience growing and selling his own businesses, Mark leverages his expertise to help owners grow and sell businesses valued at $1M —$25M. He’s earned a master’s degree in organizational change management from St. Elizabeth University and a graduate certificate in executive coaching from Columbia University. Mark’s professional certifications include Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Certified Value Builder (CVB).