During Cultivate’25, Chris Cimaglio and Ken Lane of PivotPoint Business Solutions shared results from the second annual State of Succession and Exit Planning in the Horticulture Industry Survey. In this episode, Chris talks about key findings from the survey, why it also includes industry pulse questions covering everything from tariffs to labor, and actionable responses that business owners can take from the survey results.

August 16, 2025

Every owner in the greenhouse industry will exit their business one day — either by choice or by chance.

Exiting by choice means setting a future date and working toward it with intention. Exiting by chance, on the other hand, is triggered by forces beyond your control, and according to research, this happens 50% of the time. It rarely follows your timeline — and it’s never convenient.

Read this Greenhouse Grower article written by Chris Cimaglio and Janet Bailey to get your checklist for the unexpected exit.

June 14, 2025

There is much volatility right now regarding immigration, wage rates, tariffs, climate, and even insurance costs — to name a few.

Read this Greenhouse Grower article, written by Chris Cimaglio and Ken Lane, to learn what elements you can influence, manage, and refine as a business owner during these unpredictable times.

May 16, 2025

“Talk to me in June or July.” We hear that a lot from business owners this time of year, especially when it comes to exit and succession planning.

Read this Greenhouse Grower article, written by Chris Cimaglio and Ken Lane, to learn why succession planning should be continuously happening year-round, not just in the off-season.

April 11, 2025

If you’re a business owner looking ahead to retirement, you may see the light at the end of the tunnel. Yet troubling headlines — tariffs, immigration policies, inflation, and Wall Street volatility — create uncertainty.

Read this Greenhouse Grower article, written by Chris Cimaglio and Ken Lane, and learn how you can prepare your company for the future strengthens your business today.

March 15, 2025

Spring is here, and you’re likely focused on the present — getting plants out the door and keeping operations running smoothly. But have you considered your end game or long-term plan?

PivotPoint Business Solutions is proud to announce the 2nd Annual State of Succession and Exit Planning in the Horticulture Industry Survey! Read this Greenhouse Grower, written by Chris Cimaglio, to learn how this year’s survey aims to address some of the most pressing challenges shaping the future of horticulture.

February 21, 2025

When PivotPoint Business Solutions began working with Joe Wojciechowski, owner of Wojo’s Greenhouse and Garden Splendors in Davison, MI, on succession and exit planning, his situation had the same similarities and patterns as other horticulture business owners.

Read this Greenhouse Grower article, written by Chris Cimaglio, and learn how an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) was perfect exit option for Joe.