Built to Finish

Welcome to Built to Finish! Join host, Steven Pivnik, each week as he explores the journeys of audacious goal setters. This includes experienced Founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs sharing pivotal moments that propelled their success. We’ll also be talking with endurance athletes who push the limits of physical and mental ability. This show is brought to you by Acresis — offering tailored, high-impact advisory services to help founders get to their finish line with a strategic acquisition or majority investor recapitalization. To learn more, go to: https://acresis.com/

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Episodes

2025: The Year You Scale New Summits - Built to Finish - Episode # 004

In this special holiday episode of the Built to Finish podcast, host Steven Pivnik, reflects on the past year, expressing gratitude and sharing highlights from a series of extreme adventures and races. Key achievements include reaching number one on the Amazon bestseller list with his book Built to Finish and receiving a major endorsement from Mike Reilly, the voice of Ironman. The host recounts participating in Ultraman Florida, a grueling three-day triathlon, and the lessons learned from not c...

Dec 23, 2024•14 min•Ep. 4

Exiting Your Business with Confidence - Mark Hodges - Built to Finish - Episode # 003

In this episode of Built to Finish, Steven hosts Mark Hodges, a seasoned entrepreneur and founding partner at Acresis LLC, who shares his expertise in building, exiting, and advising businesses. Mark discusses his personal journey and offers strategies for successful business exits, highlighting the importance of having the right management team, navigating competition, and preparing for the sales process. He stresses the significance of early planning, understanding valuations, and the crucial ...

Dec 18, 2024•47 min•Ep. 3

In the Mind of a Founder: Bill Thomas on Exit Psychology - Built to Finish - Episode # 002

In this episode of Built to Finish, host Steven Pivnik interviews Bill Thomas, the Founder and Managing Partner at Acresis. He has played a key role in the growth of high-performing companies worldwide. They discuss his journey in the advisory industry, including his experience with Equiterra, which he grew to $100 million before selling to KPMG. Bill shares insights on preparing for business exits, stressing the importance of strong financials, showcasing growth potential, and creating strategi...

Dec 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 2

Unleashing Your Inner Champion - Igor Yakushko - Built to Finish - Episode # 001

In the debut episode of the Built to Finish podcast, host Steven Pivnik sits down with Igor Yakushko, a seasoned athlete and financial expert. Igor reflects on his impressive accomplishments, including completing 35 Ironman triathlons and numerous ultramarathons. He opens up about the mental and physical challenges of endurance racing, the strategies that have helped him thrive, and how he balances his demanding role as Vice President of Apple Bank with his passion for health and wellness, inclu...

Dec 04, 2024•50 min•Ep. 1

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