They just never want to retire!
For business owners, it can be difficult and certainly understandable — losing the prestige of owning a business, control over their own destiny, caring for and respect from their employees. But by delaying the inevitable, there are too many stories of lost opportunity, lost value or unexpected illness. Owners must plan for the sale of their business and most importantly prepare themselves! If they wait too long, like dictators and football stars, they might not go out on top of their game!
Check out this article on what you should do when retiring.