If you own a business, you’ve probably spent countless hours thinking about how to grow it, manage daily operations and serve your customers. But have you thought about how you’ll eventually step away from it? While it might seem premature, planning your successful exit from your business is one of the smartest moves you can make as an owner. The reality is that most business owners have 80% to 90% of their net worth tied up in their companies, according to the Exit Planning Institute.