261 - Leadership Means Planning the Exit Before You Need It with Brett Swarts

In this episode of Leaders and Legacies, Craig Andrews speaks with Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, about what leadership looks like when business owners think beyond today.

Brett makes the case that strong leaders plan for exits long before they happen. Most owners focus on growth, customers, and operations, but fail to prepare for the financial reality of selling. That lack of foresight can cost 20–50% of their wealth in capital gains taxes.

Brett explains why leadership is about optionality—building a business that can run without you, scale cleanly, and exit efficiently. He walks through how disciplined planning, clear systems, and early tax strategy protect both families and legacies.

The conversation also explores why many owners delay planning until a health crisis or unexpected offer forces a rushed decision. Brett argues that leaders who slow down, ask better questions, and plan early create leverage, not pressure.

This episode is a must-listen for founders and advisors who want leadership decisions today to compound into freedom tomorrow.

Want to learn more about Brett Swarts's work? Check out their website at https://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com/.

Connect with Brett Swarts on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts/.

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Want to learn more about Craig Andrew's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.