About The Entrepreneurship Trap: How to Break Free from the Small Business Grind and Unlock Generational Wealth by Curtis Hearn
Are you working harder than ever in your business but still feeling stuck? Are you making money but not building wealth?
Stop spinning your wheels and build a business that secures your financial future.
In The Entrepreneurship Trap, Curtis Hearn delivers a wake-up call for small business owners grinding toward burnout with no clear plan. Drawing from over two decades of experience as a financial advisor as well as a personal journey through a high-stakes business sale, Hearn reveals the hidden pitfalls that trap a founder’s wealth in their business.
Too many business owners wait too long to plan for a transition. Hearn knows this firsthand, and his own personal experience through an exit reshaped his career and sparked his mission–to help entrepreneurs build lasting wealth through their businesses. Through the riveting journey of Alex Johnson, a relatable founder at a crossroads, Hearn walks readers through the essential steps to build, grow, and exit a business with clarity and confidence.
In this book, you’ll discover:
– Why a profitable business isn’t always a sellable one
– How to structure your company for maximum valuation
– Strategies to reduce taxes and protect your legacy
– The hidden pitfalls that will derail your dream deal, and how to avoid them
– What advisory team you need to exit well
Whether you plan to sell soon or are just starting to think long-term, The Entrepreneurship Trap gives you the roadmap to generational wealth and a legacy that lasts beyond you.
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Author Bio:
Curtis Hearn is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and the founder of Symphony Wealth, a financial planning and wealth management firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over two decades of experience, Curtis specializes in guiding business owners, executives, and everyday millionaires toward financial independence, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes with clarity and confidence.
His passion for exit planning stems from a deeply personal experience. Curtis was a part-owner in a boutique wealth management firm he helped build over more than a decade. Unexpectedly, the firm’s founder decided to sell. The sale process was a whirlwind of challenges—intensive due diligence, painful staff turnover, and stressful earn-outs—all of which left Curtis with invaluable insights into the inner workings of a business exit. This experience ignited his mission to help other business owners avoid the pitfalls he encountered and achieve successful exits that secure their financial futures.
Curtis is committed to empowering small business owners to break free from the “entrepreneurship trap” and build legacies that endure. Connect with Curtis at etrapbook.com to explore how he can help you plan your financial future.