Send us a textIf stepping away from your business fills you with dread, chances are you're suffering from owner dependence – and buyers can smell it a mile away.In this episode of Exit Insights, Darryl Bates-Brownsword and Kevin Harrington explore what owner dependence really means, how to spot the red flags, and what practical steps you can take to fix it.You’ll discover:The hidden cost of doing too much yourselfWhy owner-dependent businesses are discounted – or never sell at allHow to structure your team so the business thrives without youThe five levels of owner involvement – from "on the tools" to "passive shareholder"💬 “Every step you take away from daily involvement increases your business’s value – and your freedom.”Tune in to learn how to create a self-sufficient, scalable, and saleable business that can succeed without you. White paper: https://www.exitinsights.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/White-Paper-20251216-The-Owner-Dependence-Problem-in-UK-SME-Businesses-v1.2.pdf 👇 https://thefabric.uk/ 👇 https://exitinsights.co.uk/