Retirement Onboarding - When is it Too Late to Start My Retirement Planning?

Question: “My retirement is a couple of years away, and this talk made me realize that I haven't planned yet. Is it too late?”

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Answer:

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

Chinese Proverb

Going deeper into this, here’s what is more typical for a construction business owner:

  • They have more parts and pieces in place than they think. They just haven’t put a lot of intentional thought into it, much less put pencil to paper (or fingers to spreadsheet) to make a plan.
  • They need to find someone who can work like an architect and “pull” the plan out of them over a series of discussions and analysis. Someone who can help them turn their disparate ideas and fuzzy vision into a viable plan with clear action steps that are integrated with their business.
  • Business owners who know clearly what must be done for their retirement planning can integrate that with their business strategy and planning.

This is Part 13 of a 15-Part Series


Topics Covered in the Series Include:

  • Retirement, Time, and Money
  • Future Vision for Your Company
  • Post-Retirement Business Involvement
  • Where to Turn for a Helping Hand
  • The Ideal Lifestyle for the Retiring Contractor

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Retirement Onboarding - When is it Too Late to Start My Retirement Planning?
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Retirement Onboarding - When is it Too Late to Start My Retirement Planning?
Retirement Onboarding is something that construction business owners must regularly be working on for themselves and other key team members....

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