The ExitEngine™ Podcast

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Jo and John present the essential thinking for "Building Your Business to Sell". If you build it (right), they (the buyers) will come. A combination of strategy and action is called for, and when needed, the expertise of people who have "been there, and done that"! Not to be missed! #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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SHarks, Whales, and Bottomfeeders are but a few of the types of buyers that swim in the business acquision ocean. Jo and John go deep on laying out who they are and what motivates each of them. Consider this the indispensable guide you've been waiting for. #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John shine a bright light on what many think is the nastiest part of #sellingyourbusiness , Yep it's #duediligence! With the right on-ramp and support systems, you might just be surprized at the hidden value that many times is uncovered in this process. It doesn't all have to be bad, but it does have to be done. Talk to us about this! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John escort the listeners on a guided tour of the exit planning process, asking the big questions, driving for the true answers, confronting the caustic realities along the way. An important part of any journey is knowing where you want to go and choosing the optimal path to get there. In this particular process, shortcuts can be a real trap! You have been warned! Enjoy and please pass on to friends, family members and all those who dream of selling their business and maximize the benefits accrued. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The need to know program on crowdfunding! Jo and John pick Jason's substantial brain on this hottest of hot topics! It's not as easy as it sounds. You have been warned! #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It goes without saying that Insurance and Risk Management are essential factors in any type of business. Our guest in this episode, Rob Freeman, goes deep on the not so obvious considerations for these keystones, specifically related to those who seek to sell their business. Invaluable would be an understatement to the knowledge he presents herein. Please share this essential program with anyone you care about who's at this point in their life/work journey! #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness #riskmanagement #insurance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the most essential and compelling things we do as humans is storytelling. This is doubly important when considering the sale of your business, because not every nuance, passion or hard earned legacy can be captured by a spreadsheet. Jo and John have perhaps the most important, yet most taken for granted discussion owner/founders need to have: Figuring out your business's "Brand Story". Must listen! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Although "The Rise of the Strategic Buyer" may sound like a title for the latest Star Wars streaming series, it truly represents the new reality of merger and acquisitions for small and midsize businesses. Jo and John define, identify, and elucidate how Strategic Buyers can be the big opportunity you been looking for! Enjoy and pass it on! #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John do the deep dive on Exit Engine's TEV System, and it's 10 constituent components. If you've been waiting on that baseline "101" walkthrough of what it takes to prep a business for sale, this is an essential listen! This is truly a competitive, some might say game changing approach. Spread the news! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Planning your exit. Selling your business. Strategizing your future. Major undertakings for sure. And while you are the defacto "Subject Matter Expert" for your product or service offering, you can't be the expert for the myriad informed decisions that must be considered. Jo and John provide a rich conversation on the power of expert advisors and informed independent gurus. Odds are your business isn't massive enough to attract the attention of a true investment banking partner, so thinking smaller, more focused, and networking your way to better decisions is the way to go! Essential listening! #sellingyourbusiness #exitplanning #exitstrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John and Jo reveal the best kept secrets to making your business more appealing to a potential buyer. You should always be looking to market your own company as well as your product and service offerings in the most impactful ways possible. Let's make your business irresistible to those looking to acquire! Not to be missed! #sellingyourbusiness #exitplanning #exitstrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No human being has gone through life completely failure free. The trick is to use those moments as the best education and character-building exercise imaginable. Jo and John hit the topic hard with a massive dose of caustic reality and yet brilliant insight into those rites-of-passage that we all pass through, but only the smartest thrive off of. Enjoy and share! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are suprising similarities to both the ramp-up to and ramp-down from Thanksgiving and selling your business. The planning (or lack of), the due-diligence (or lack of), the leftovers (or lack of). As an awesome memorable holiday gathering must be considered, so should your actions heading toward a successful sale. Enjoy John and Jo's reflections on the topic! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While HBO's "Succession" might have been a roller coaster ride of family anger and rage-fueled sibling slamdancing, the truth is more level-headed. A solid succession strategy and actionable tactical plan can make a huge difference when you're selling your business. Jo and John go deep on the essential considerations any owner needs to take with his/her family members and employees. #succession #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John go deep with ESOP guru Kelly Finnell, on the ins and outs of all things ESOP! NOT To BE MISSED! An amazing tool to have in your #exitstrategy portfolio. Kelly's company: https://execfin.com Amazon link to Kelly's book: https://www.amazon.com/ESOP-Coach-Ownership-Succession-Paperback/dp/B010CKUN9UNational Center for Employee Ownership: https://www.nceo.org/The ESOP Association: https://www.esopassociation.org/#exitplanning #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John discuss what business owners should expect from a post-election world. Exit Engine doesn't take a side, other than being on your side! So if tariffs, China, taxes, regulations, M&A are things you're curious about, you're in the right place! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John hit this one hard. Far too many owners under-prepare and oversell the worth of their business when considering it's sale. Listen up for the bitter truth, aned more importantly, the hard won wisdom that will, unquestionably, put you on the right path. You have been warned. #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phil Heness of Edward Jones is an experienced and thoughtful Financial Expert with years of experience and solid street cred. Listen to this in depth (1+ hour!) conversation with Jo and John on the big questions and the even bigger concerns a business owner/founder needs to be acting on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While you as a business owner looking to sell have your own set of worries and concerns, the view from the buyer's side can be quite different. Appropriately so, as there a many different "types" of buyers, and your business make not be exactly what they crave. All good, as Jo and John go deep on poking into this darkened corner. Enjoy and pass the word! #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Balance Sheet, The Income/P&L Statement, and The Cash Flow Statement. The Big Three. John and Jo go deep on why these reports, most importantly the data contained within, can be the difference between a successful business sale and bitter disappointment. Take the time to hear what the team is laying down here! #exitplanning #exitstartegy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John pull back the curtain on the less discussed, perhaps more painful paths to exiting your company. Nobody likes bad surprises! Keep yourself well informed and in the know. #exitplanning #exitstrategy #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is truly an eye-opening (strap your self in!) conversation between Jo and John on the distance betwixt Hopes/Dreams?Expectations and Reality. Unless an owner does the serious work of determing "Total Exit Value", they run the risk of bitter disappointment at best and financial ruin at worst. Must listen! #exitstrategy #exitplanning #sellingyourbusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In addition to all of the Finance, Personnel, and Legal issues associated with exit planning and selling a business, you can't deny the human factors. Specifically the emotions that surround this undertaking. Jo and John have a far ranging conversation about those "feelies" that many of us deny, or at best, ignore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John ask the 10 important questions all small and medium size owners need to have answered. Some of them are the hard technical items, some of them are as soft and human as it gets! #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John go deep on the benefits of being surrounded by a network of diverse business perspectives. It is truly the secret ingredient of the Exit Engine Marketplace of Ideas! Start as a newbie, end up as a mentor! #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo and John go deep on the longest episode to date, spending quality time on the Big 10 issues that need to be addressed by all business owners who need to prepare for the future. Take out your notebooks! #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John and Jo ride the news of new Fed Regulations about Real Estate broker commisions, etc. It's going to be a bumpy ride! #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More than half of all m&a deals fall through, often due to something uncovered at during a process called Due Diligence. On this episode of The ExitEngine™ Podcast, Jo and John discuss what happens when the buyer deep dives into your business to uncover any issues and how you can hedge against issues that arise during this precarious period of the transaction. #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is a Private Equity Group and why should I care? There are more than 9,000 Private Equity Groups with more than 1 trillion dollars of investment money looking to buy healthy companies. In this episode of The ExitEngine™ Podcast, Jo and John discuss everything you need to know as a business owner about selling (or not selling) your company to a Private Equity Group. #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Exiting your company will be oneof most emotional experiences of your life. On this episode of The EXit Engine Podcast, co-hosts and co-founders of ExitEngine, Jo and John discuss the emotions of exiting, what to expect and how to handle yourself during on of the biggest transitions one can ever experience. #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

M&A Transactions often face problems during the process. What are some of the all time worst mergers in history and why were they bad? Also what is the Silver Tsunami and why is it important? All these questions and more are covered on The Exit Engine Podcast. Join M&A and Exit Planning experts Jo Stapleton and John Canniffe, the co-founders of Exit Engine, as they introduce you to Exit Planning as the most important business planning exercise that you can do to ensure that you control your business destiny. #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do I sell my buisness? How can I make my buisness more valuable? When should I plan to exit my business? All these questions and more are covered on The Exit Engine Podcast. Join M&A and Exit Planning experts Jo Stapleton and John Canniffe, the co-founders of Exit Engine, as they introduce you to Exit Planning as the most important business planning exercise that you can do to ensure that you control your business destiny. #exitstrategy #exitplanning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.