I'm 65 and still under cars every day. What does life look like if I sell?
Most owners who sell say they wish they'd planned it sooner. Selling can mean stepping back slowly, staying on part time, or walking away clean.
If this sounds like youYour knees hurt, your back hurts, and you still open the doors every morning. You can't picture not doing it, but you can't picture doing it forever either.
What you can do.
Step back slowly
Stay on part time while the new owner takes over.
Sell the building, keep a little work
Some owners keep a hand in for a while.
Sell everything and rest
You earned it.
What to watch for.
- Think about what you'll do with your days, not just the money.
- Your body won't wait for the perfect offer.
- Plan your health insurance and income with your CPA.
Owner to owner, and it stays private.
Lotus can keep you involved for as long as you want, or take it all off your hands. Either way, your shop keeps going.
James StephensonLotus, Massachusetts and Connecticut
Quick answers.
Can I stay on part time?
Often, yes. It's something we talk about with every owner.
Will my customers still see me?
If you want them to, we can plan for that.
Thinking about what comes next for your shop or building?
Tell James a little about it. Only James reads it, and the conversation stays private. No pressure, no broker and no mailing list.