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Building a Business Worth Exiting

How Richard Jay transformed from a family business into a high-value national market leader When Carolyn Kirk and her sisters decided it was time to eventually step away from the family business, they could easily have sold Richard Jay as it was. Instead, they spent years strategically building a business that buyers would compete for. What followed was a powerful journey of leadership transition, strategic acquisitions, recurring revenue growth and long-term exit preparation — ultimately transforming Richard Jay into one of Australia’s most attractive businesses in its sector. In this MYMAX Bites Meet the Owner session, Carolyn joins MYMAX Directors Chris

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