# The Harsh Truth About Selling Your Business in Canada

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Podcast: [Control and Compound with Darren Mitchell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/control-and-compound-with-darren-mitchell-5442045)
Published: 2026-04-20T12:47:00+00:00
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REGISTER FOR OUR BUSINESS MASTERCLASS TODAY: https://hub.controlandcompound.com/business-masterclass-webinar-registration There's a massive shift happening in Canada right now — and most business owners aren't ready for it. Over the next decade, the majority of privately held businesses will change hands. But here's the problem… Most owners: Aren't structured properly Don't qualify for major tax advantages And are WAY too dependent on themselves Which means when it comes time to sell… 👉 valuations drop 👉 deals fall apart 👉 and hundreds of thousands (or millions) are lost In this episode, we break down: The coming business exit wave Why your business might be worth less than you think The $1.25M tax-free opportunity most owners miss How to structure your business properly What buyers ACTUALLY look for And what your life looks like AFTER the sale If you're a business owner — this is not optional knowledge. Show notes: 00:00 - The Massive Business Shift in Canada 03:13 - Why Your Business May Be Worth Less 05:13 - The $1.25M Tax-Free Opportunity 07:21 - Why Most Owners Don't Qualify 08:00 - Holding Companies Explained 08:41 - Family Trusts & Estate Freeze 11:09 - Owner Dependency Problem 14:41 - The 3 Types of Businesses 16:23 - What Happens After You Sell 18:30 - Planning Ahead with Capital 20:09 - Life After the Exit FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/darren-mitchell-associates-inc/?viewAsMember=true BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us

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