The Exit Planning Coach
The Exit Planning Coach
John F. Dini
Jozef Ogrodny on the Human Side of Exit Planning
29 minutes Posted Sep 3, 2026 at 1:37 pm.
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Jozef Ogrodny on the Human Side of Exit Planning

Why trust, thoughtful questions, and honest conversations matter as much as technical expertise

Summary In this episode of The ExitMap Podcast, Jozef Ogrodny, CPA, CEPA, Business and Executive Coach with Focal Point Business Coaching Chicagoland, joins John F. Dini, CExP, CEPA, CBEC discuss why successful exit planning requires more than valuations, tax strategies, and transaction expertise. He explains how owner dependency, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of leadership development can undermine both external sales and internal successions. Jozef also shares how trust, thoughtful questions, strategic partnerships, and an understanding of the human side of transition help advisors guide owners toward practical, achievable outcomes.