Daniel McCarthy @ Founder Succession World
Founder Succession Planning
Your vision built something extraordinary.
But what got you here won't get you to the next level.
Ready to transform yourself from Chief Of Everything to
Chief Of Vision?
The most successful Founders recognize a critical turning point, when their greatest strengths – driving innovation, inspiring teams, and spotting opportunities – start competing with the increasing demands of day-to-day operations.This isn't failure. It's a sign of success.Yet bringing in a CEO too soon can derail everything you've built.The key? A strategic succession plan well executed so that it preserves your vision while building the operational excellence needed for scale.This isn't about stepping aside – it's about stepping up to lead at a higher level.
A Comprehensive Succession Plan and Process
The Founder
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Demonstrate an alternative way to run the businessBuild trust in execution, leadership team and financialsCoach and mentor through challenging transitionAccentuate, leverage and focus the “Visionary” qualities of FounderBuild a strong track record of operational successStep up from the business to focus on long-term strategy and desired future
The Business
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Clarify vision, strategy and short-term goalsBuild leadership capability to deliver on strategyDevelop people, process and systems for scaleInstil governance and cadence within teamsEnsure Revenue engine independent of founderEnhance key value proposition and proven processes to win
Meet an Expert in Founder Succession
Experienced EOS* Integrator
6+ years operating under the EOS* framework with FoundersPrivate Business Leader (10+ years)
as a succession and transition CEO working with Founders.8 years as Global Strategy Advisor
across Europe, USA and AsiaPac12 years of Global Corporate Experience in the UK, USA and ANZ
*eosworldwide.com
Track Record of Outcomes
Stopped 7 years of 20% YoY decline and returned business to growth.Upgraded leadership and operational capability, whilst increasing margin.Prepared the way for industry CEO to join after 18 months.Doubled the size of the business globally.Allowed Founder to move to US and startup the US business using ANZ cashflows.Won Global Microsoft Partner of the Year in our category during COVID period.Significant (-35%) reduction in cash-burn to fit funding profile.Doubled new customer acquisition and repositioned Value Proposition.Re-Signed most significant customers, locking in 80% of revenue for 2+ years.
Testimonials
As a Founder and CEO of a business going through transition, I found Daniel’s insights and experience dealing with Founders incredibly refreshing. He helped me push my thinking, stress tested my ideas and enabled me to separate my role as Founder from my role as Manager. Daniel’s practical, honest and deep understanding of people, business and process made our working relationship easy and enjoyable. I would recommend him to any Founder.Richard Conway, Founder & CEO, PureSEO, Digital MarketingDaniel has been a strong yet calm guiding force for myself and my cofounder in our journey of handing over the reigns to a management team. His experience working with founders has been invaluable. He knows how to firmly keep the heat on to let go and trust while making sure we put in place good guard rails to prevent the business getting off track. He helped broker tension between myself and my cofounder to ensure one party did not derail. It is so good having someone who has been there and done it.Alan Henderson, Founder & CEO, Erskine+Owen, Property Investment & ManagementI was fortunate to be mentored by Daniel at a critical stage of our growth and maturity. I needed fresh thinking and perspective to understand my role and how to create a high-performance culture that didn’t rely on me, and Daniel provided great insight and direction. He has deep experience working with company founders and understands their unique challenges and opportunities. I highly recommend his services.Helen Mackay, Founder & CEO, Juno Legal, Professional Services
My Services
ADVISOR
Engaged at Advisory Board level to help founders navigate a succession and transition period.CONSULTANT
Hands-on work on specific issues within a founder-led business to address short-term needs for founders to free them up to focus on succession and transition.TRANSITION CEO / PRESIDENT
Full time engagement to run the business during the transition phase and prepare it for scale-up.
Contact me for a free consultation on your succession journey.