What’s the secret to building a business you can Exit—on your terms?
On The Launch Capsule, I share the exact Exit Ready methods that powered my seven successful business exits. Each episode dives into practical strategies to build a business that thrives without you. From tightening up operations to sharpening financials and creating transferable value, you’ll get actionable insights to make your company a valuable asset—ready for sale or succession whenever you choose.
Whether you plan to exit next year, in five years, or never, this is your roadmap to freedom and options. Tune in and start building a business that works for you!
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What’s the secret to building a business you can Exit—on your terms?
On The Launch Capsule, I share the exact Exit Ready methods that powered my seven successful business exits. Each episode dives into practical strategies to build a business that thrives without you. From tightening up operations to sharpening financials and creating transferable value, you’ll get actionable insights to make your company a valuable asset—ready for sale or succession whenever you choose.
Whether you plan to exit next year, in five years, or never, this is your roadmap to freedom and options. Tune in and start building a business that works for you!
Founders don’t burn out from working too hard - they burn out from managing too much. This episode shows you how to build a digital COO using AI and automation tools that runs your business operations without you in the center of everything.
Most business owners think automation is about cutting headcount, but buyers actually pay premiums for companies that use AI to amplify their people. This episode reveals exactly what M&A buyers look for when they evaluate your automation systems and why people-powered AI drives higher valuations.
Scaling sales without personally running demos or chasing leads is possible with the right AI sales stack. This episode breaks down how to build a self-running sales engine that took one company from zero to 60 demos monthly.
Most business owners think AI will replace their team. They’re wrong. AI doesn’t replace people - it replaces repeatability. When your team spends half their week doing the same tasks they did last week, that’s not a people problem.
Most founders think they’re building a business, but they’re actually building themselves a job. If you can’t step away for 30 days without everything falling apart, you don’t have a business - you have founder dependency that will kill your exit.
Most entrepreneurs think selling their business equals unlimited financial freedom. The harsh reality? Net worth doesn’t guarantee liquidity, and without proper planning, you could find yourself cash-poor despite a successful exit.
Are you planning to sell your business but don’t know about working capital adjustments? Jim DuBos reveals how poor working capital planning cost one entrepreneur $200,000 from their $10 million sale price.
Rollover equity can make or break your exit strategy. Most business owners get this wrong and leave millions on the table or lose control of their future returns.
Most entrepreneurs accept earnout terms they’ll never hit and lose millions in the process. Jim DuBos shares the costly earnout mistakes that destroy deals and how to structure them for success.
Most entrepreneurs think selling their $10 million business means $10 million in their bank account. The reality? You might only see $4.2 million after all fees, taxes, and adjustments.
After 30+ years of building and exiting companies, I’ve learned what actually matters when you’re ready to sell. These 5 lessons from my exits will help you think differently about building your business and planning your eventual transition.
Most entrepreneurs skip the two most important steps before launching their business. Without these foundations, you’ll struggle to get sales, burn through marketing dollars, and wonder why customers aren’t buying what you’re selling.
Selling your business? Don’t sign that consulting agreement until you watch this. I share 10 critical elements every entrepreneur needs to negotiate BEFORE agreeing to stay on as a consultant post-exit.
Selling your business? The Definitive Purchase Agreement (DPA) can make or break your deal. In this second part, I walk through the vital sections that protect your interests when selling your company.
Selling a business for MILLIONS requires understanding the heart of the deal - the Definitive Purchase Agreement. Learn the critical DPA sections that determine your exit success.
Due diligence is the most onerous part of selling your business. I’m sharing the exact framework that’s helped me through 7 successful exits. Learn what buyers REALLY look for when examining your business.
Selling your business? Learn how to decode the 5 types of LOI responses you’ll receive from potential buyers. From serious offers to exploratory inquiries, I’ll show you exactly what signals to look for in each type of response.
Selling your business? The Letter of Intent (LOI) is the most exciting document you’ll receive during the exit process. In this episode, I break down the 9 critical sections found in every LOI so you can properly evaluate offers.
Want to maximize your business exit value? This episode reveals the exact 11-section document that helped me generate over 20 serious offers from 65 inquiries. I break down the complete CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) structure that successful sellers use to showcase their business to potential buyers.
Are you leaving millions on the table because your business isn’t prepared to sell? The one-page teaser is your first critical step in attracting serious buyers. In my last exit, this single document generated 65+ interested buyers.
What’s the secret to building a business you can Exit—on your terms?
On The Launch Capsule, I share the exact Exit Ready methods that powered my seven successful business exits. Each episode dives into practical strategies to build a business that thrives without you. From tightening up operations to sharpening financials and creating transferable value, you’ll get actionable insights to make your company a valuable asset—ready for sale or succession whenever you choose.
Whether you plan to exit next year, in five years, or never, this is your roadmap to freedom and options. Tune in and start building a business that works for you!
