The Rawls Group

Rawls Business Succession Planners helps business owners strengthen their companies, prepare for leadership transitions and create more options for the future. The firm works across business, leadership, family and ownership, guiding clients through complex changes that can affect both a company and the people connected to it. Its services include business and family-business succession planning, company exit strategies, business growth strategies, successor development and ongoing plan facilitation.

Rawls serves a broad range of industries, including auto dealerships, multi-unit franchises, energy businesses, marine retailers, technology and software, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, and professional services. Its Succession Matrix® assesses a business from ten connected perspectives, helping identify challenges and opportunities. A three-phase process begins with a six-to-eight-week review and analysis, moves into collaborative plan development and implementation, and continues with facilitation to refine plans as circumstances change.

The firm also coordinates with clients’ accountants, lawyers and other strategic advisors. Its resources include a growth and continuity scorecard, planning guides, FAQs, a resource center, case studies, a podcast, a bookstore and a newsletter.