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David Grau Sr.

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David Grau Sr., JD, is an award-winning author, former attorney and securities regulator, and longtime advocate for small business owners who want to build something that lasts and makes a difference.

For more than thirty years, he has worked with founders and owners on the real-world issues that determine whether a business becomes a durable asset or remains dependent on the person at the center of it. He's spent much of his career helping owners think through succession planning, enterprise value, continuity, leadership transition, and long-term business perpetuation. Over time, that work has convinced him of something simple but important: too many good businesses are built around one hardworking founder and never fully become businesses ...more

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	Succession Planning for Financial Advisors: Building an Enduring Business 4.11 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Founder’s Treadmill: A Field Guide to Owning a Business, Not a Job 4.96 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Buying, Selling, and Valuing Financial Practices: The FP Transitions M&A Guide 3.92 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Building With the End in Mind: A Complete Succession Planning Guide for Professional Service Owners 4.82 avg rating — 17 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Acquiring Your Future Through a Succession Plan: A Primer for Next Generation Professional Service Providers 4.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Changing the World: Through Small Business Stewardship it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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