Join us on October 16 for Your Business Beyond You: A Succession Workshop

Gather with your fellow business owners on Campus at this Business Owner Series as you actively work on the future of your business. You’ll identify your succession priorities, create a succession map and 90-day action plan, and learn from a panel of business owners who have navigated successions themselves.

Join us on October 16 for Your Business Beyond You: A Succession Workshop

Gather with your fellow business owners on Campus at this Business Owner Series as you actively work on the future of your business. You’ll identify your succession priorities, create a succession map and 90-day action plan, and learn from a panel of business owners who have navigated successions themselves.

A morning of connection and development

8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Connect with your community

Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee as you connect with other business owners before the workshop formally begins.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Attend the workshop

Grow to understand your succession priorities, develop an action plan, and leave feeling confident you can navigate your next steps.

11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Stick around

Join us on Campus for the rest of the day as you work on your business in the company of like-minded community.

Aileron Business Owner Series Succession Planning October 2025

Explore the workshop agenda

  • Set the stage: Learn what succession planning really means—beyond simply “who’s next.”
  • Succession mapping: Work on your succession snapshot and priorities with guidance from an Aileron Business Coach and Facilitator.
  • Business owner panel: Hear candid stories and lessons learned—plus get your questions answered— from business owners who have navigated successions.
  • Create your plan: Develop a clear 90-day action plan to ensure your business is prepared for what’s ahead.

The cost of putting off succession planning

47% of business exits are involuntary, triggered by death, disability, divorce, or disagreement.

Business Enterprise Institute

82% of business failures after ownership change can be traced to a lack of proper succession planning.

Family Firm Institute

75% of business owners regret their exit within 12 months because they didn’t plan adequately.

Exit Planning Institute

60% of business owners admit they have no succession plan, even though most intend to pass the business on.

Exit Planning Institute

75% of business owners regret their exit within 12 months because they didn’t plan adequately.

Exit Planning Institute

60% of business owners admit they have no succession plan, even though most intend to pass the business on.

Exit Planning Institute

47% of business exits are involuntary, triggered by death, disability, divorce, or disagreement.

Business Enterprise Institute

82% of business failures after ownership change can be traced to a lack of proper succession planning.

Family Firm Institute

Join us–and bring a friend, too

Business Owner Series is a great way to introduce a fellow business owner to Aileron and professional management. The only pre-requisite for attending is being a business owner; attendees don’t need any experience with Aileron or professional management to find value in the event’s content.

Join us–and bring a friend, too

Business Owner Series is a great way to introduce a fellow business owner to Aileron and professional management. The only pre-requisite for attending is being a business owner; attendees don’t need any experience with Aileron or professional management to find value in the event’s content.