Thousands of manufacturing business owners in the U.S. are nearing retirement, yet most don’t have a clear plan for what comes next. In our first episode of Succession and Exit Planning for Manufacturing Owners, host Audra Ladd lays out the topics we will wrestle with and learn from — from family succession to employee ownership to selling on the open market.

In this episode, Audra Ladd discusses the importance of continuity planning for manufacturing owners, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive plan that integrates business succession and estate planning. She outlines key components of a continuity plan and shares strategies like how often to update and what to include to ensure its effectiveness.