The Rea Report Summer 2015 | Page 7

TWO: THE RISK: Having a superstar employee That’s right – having a superstar employee could hurt your business … especially if that superstar is you. No one should be irreplaceable. Your team is the backbone of your business – and potential buyers will want to know that they won’t miss a beat once the star employee steps away. THE FIX: Build a superstar team Your goal should be to become obsolete. Your team should be so strong that your business can thrive without you. Even if you’re not planning to sell anytime soon, you should always make sure your company is not too de