Build a “What Happens If I’m Gone” Plan for Your Business

Your Business Executor helps entrepreneurs create a clear contingency plan so their family, clients, and team know exactly what to do if they suddenly can't run the business.

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Most Business Owners Never Prepare for the Unexpected

Jodi Laking, Founder of Your Business Executor. She is seated in a black chair and wearing a black, long-sleeved shirt and jeans. She is smiling at the camera and has her arms crossed over her right knee.

Many entrepreneurs have insurance or a will in place . . .

But very few have a clear plan for what happens to their business if they suddenly cannot run it.

Without a contingency plan:

  • families struggle to access accounts and systems

  • clients, customers and patients may be left without guidance

  • employees and contractors are uncertain what to do

  • the business you worked hard to build can quickly unravel

Hi! My name is Jodi Laking and I launched Your Business Executor to help business owners organize and document the information needed so the people who depend on the business are never left in chaos.

  • “Just wanted to say that you are INCREDIBLE at delivering information! Wow. Really enjoyed my first session tonight, even though it's material that I didn't think would 'excite me'.”

    // Kelsey R. - 4-Week Business Contingency Planning Participant 2025 //

  • “Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all my questions! You were so patient with everyone and so knowledgeable.”

    // Chris S. - Participated in the launch pilot group for Your Business Executor and The Dahlias Planner //

  • “More people need to join these sessions and get prepared. I had no idea what the first step was to get myself organized, much less my spouse or family. Thank you!”

    // Amy Z. - 4-Week Business Contingency Planning Participant 2025 //

  • “This is something I’ve been meaning to do for 8 years so I’m so happy you created this!”

    // Kelsey R. - 4-Week Business Contingency Planning Participant //

  • “You are exactly describing where I’m at.”

    // Pam H. - Participated in the launch pilot group for Your Business Executor and The Dahlias Planner //

  • "This program helped me organize parts of my business I had never documented before. I now feel confident my family would know what to do."

    // Cassie S. - Business Executor Plan Client //

A Simple Framework for Protecting Your Business

What happens to the business if you, the owner, suddenly cannot run it?

Every business owner needs a contingency plan. Together we build yours in five steps:

  1. Identify the Risk
    Understand where the business depends entirely on you.

  2. Map the Business
    Document systems, contacts, operations, and key information.

  3. Secure Access
    Organize credentials, documents, and business records.

  4. Define the Transition Plan
    Clarify who steps in and what happens next.

  5. Protect the Legacy
    Ensure your family and clients are supported.

Together, these steps create a Business Executor Plan — a practical guide for what happens if life unexpectedly interrupts your ability to run your business.

How We Can Work Together

Build Your Business Contingency Plan (Group Program)

A guided 4-week program where entrepreneurs create their own Business Executor Plan.

Best for:

  • solo entrepreneurs

  • sole practice owners

  • service-based businesses

  • business owners who want a structured process

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Contingency Planning for Healthcare Practices

Private Consulting

One-on-one support to develop a customized contingency plan for your business.

Ideal for:

  • established business owners

  • multi-service businesses

  • healthcare practices

  • businesses with employees or contractors

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The Dahlias Planner©

A self-guided planning tool designed to help entrepreneurs begin organizing important information about their business.

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Why I Created Your Business Executor

After navigating the responsibilities surrounding my father’s estate, I experienced firsthand how overwhelming it can be to manage a loved one's affairs without clear direction.

This personal experience, alongside my 20+ years working with business owners, made me realize just how unprepared entrepreneurs are for the unexpected.

Your Business Executor was created to help business owners organize their business information and create a clear plan so their families, clients, and teams are never left wondering what to do.

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Who This Work Helps Most

This resonates strongly with:

  • entrepreneurs and small business owners

  • consultants and service providers

  • healthcare professionals in private practice

  • agency owners and independent professionals

  • business owners who want to protect their clients and families

If your business depends on you, a contingency plan matters.

Protect the Business You've Worked So Hard to Build

Life is unpredictable.
Your business contingency plan shouldn't be.

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