How succession planning sets your shop up for success

Imagine this: you’re driving down a winding yet beautiful road - the sun is shining, music is blasting. You look down and realize you have less than a quarter of a tank of gas left…it’s time to make a decision - do you take the next exit, or test the fates and wait it out a little longer to capture more of this moment. If you wait, you may find yourself stuck in the middle of the road, with no help in sight. Just like it’s smart to plan ahead before taking a road trip, your shop should be prepared to plan for the next steps after you decide to step down. This is called succession planning - let’s talk about why it’s so important.