Succession Ready LA

Where: Los Angeles, CA

When: Fall 2026 Schedule ↓

Whether you are planning to hand over your business to your next of kin, to an employee, or to sell it, the Succession Ready program will inform and empower you to develop an actionable succession plan for you and your business.

Succession Ready is a short series of free educational in-person and online workshops to help small business owners develop and navigate a successful succession plan for their businesses.

The curriculum is delivered by Babson College faculty with Professor Richard Bliss as the Academic Director. 

Richard Bliss, Babson Professor and Curriculum Developer

Richard Bliss

The curriculum is delivered by Babson College faculty with Professor Richard Bliss as the Academic Director.

Program Schedule

Program Schedule
Date Time Module Location
Saturday
October 03, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Module 1

Overview, Understanding Business Transitions, Financials and Maximizing Business Value

In-Person
Tuesday
October 06, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Module 2 Day 1: People

Preserve your legacy and create value through your employees

Virtual
Friday
October 09, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Module 2 Day 2: People

Preserve your legacy and create value through your employees

Virtual
Tuesday
October 13, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Module 3 Day 1: Operations

Driving Efficiencies through Documentation and Technology

Virtual
Friday
October 16, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Module 3 Day 2: Operations

Driving Efficiencies through Documentation and Technology

Virtual
Tuesday
October 20, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Module 4 Day 1: Marketing and Networking

Make Your Business Stand out to Potential Buyers

Virtual
Friday
October 23, 2026
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Module 4 Day 2: Marketing and Networking

Make Your Business Stand out to Potential Buyers

Virtual
Saturday
November 07, 2026
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Module 5

Pitch Presentation, Next Steps, Deep Dive into the Transition Process, Move Ahead Empowered with a Customized Plan

In-Person
Module

Module 1

Overview, Understanding Business Transitions, Financials and Maximizing Business Value
Date
Saturday, October 03, 2026
Time
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
In-Person
Module

Module 2 Day 1: People

Preserve your legacy and create value through your employees
Date
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Time
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Location
Virtual
Module

Module 2 Day 2: People

Preserve your legacy and create value through your employees
Date
Friday, October 09, 2026
Time
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Location
Virtual
Module

Module 3 Day 1: Operations

Driving Efficiencies through Documentation and Technology
Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Location
Virtual
Module

Module 3 Day 2: Operations

Driving Efficiencies through Documentation and Technology
Date
Friday, October 16, 2026
Time
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Location
Virtual
Module

Module 4 Day 1: Marketing and Networking

Make Your Business Stand out to Potential Buyers
Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Location
Virtual
Module

Module 4 Day 2: Marketing and Networking

Make Your Business Stand out to Potential Buyers
Date
Friday, October 23, 2026
Time
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Location
Virtual
Module

Module 5

Pitch Presentation, Next Steps, Deep Dive into the Transition Process, Move Ahead Empowered with a Customized Plan
Date
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Time
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
In-Person

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