In this episode of Find Your Exit , host Mark Kravietz interviews Justin Goodbread, a successful entrepreneur who built, grew, and sold multiple businesses, becoming a millionaire before the age of 40. Justin shares his inspiring journey from growing up on a dirt road in Brunswick, Georgia, to becoming a bestselling author and award-winning exit planner. He discusses the importance of having a clear vision, the power of coaching, and the value of an abundance mindset in achieving business succes...
Feb 21, 2025•48 min
The path to building a successful business is rarely a straight line. Our latest guest, Kerry Siggins, overcame a series of personal and professional trials and tribulations to go from jobless to the c-suite. Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a fast-growing, employee-owned manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Kerry hosts Reflect Forward, a popular leadership podcast and she recently released her first book, The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and L...
Oct 09, 2024•40 min
You have built up your business and may be prepared to exit and move forward, but do you know how much it is worth? Our latest guest, Scott Gabehart, is a business valuation pro with over 30 years of experience doing valuations. Scott has an alphabet of accreditations—six in total. He has a BA, MIM, CBA, CVA, BCA, and CBVS. He has served as Chief Valuation Officer with BizEquity, LLC, a patented "software as a service" online business valuation tool, since 2006. Scott also has over 30 years of e...
Jul 23, 2024•29 min
Business owners are always searching for an edge to help them maximize growth and business value. Our latest guest Marc Adams literally wrote the book on secrets to increasing your business multiple. Today, Marc joins the show to share how he empowers business owners to tap into new revenue streams, optimize operational efficiency, and elevate brand awareness. From digital marketing mastery to harnessing the power of social media and executing seamless acquisitions, Marc's book offers actionable...
May 13, 2024•50 min
An entrepreneur undoubtedly takes risks, but they also require vision and determination. They are skilled in various disciplines and quick to learn and adapt. An apt description for our latest guest and the ‘renaissance man of business’ himself, Dan Donnelly. Today, Dan joins us to share how he built up his company from a small-scale operation out of a basement in Queens to a successful business he could sell. FULL SHOW NOTES CONNECT WITH US Twitter LinkedIn Our Website...
Jan 30, 2024•54 min
Sometimes the greatest business ideas are a byproduct of our personal passions. That was certainly the case for Mary Waldner when she decided to start Mary’s Gone Crackers, a wildly successful gluten-free organic cracker and snack company. A company that she would go on to grow and eventually sell. Today, Mary joins us to discuss how she made a successful business out of a passion project and then prepared her company for sale. INSPIRING QUOTE “Think big. It takes the same amount of work to buil...
Oct 17, 2023•56 min
You’re considering selling your company and you hear about a concept to defer or even possibly not pay capital gains—instantaneously creating tax advantages for your company. All that might sound too good to be true, however, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) are a viable alternative when one is ready to sell their business. Larry Kaplan has built a career advising business owners on the benefits of ESOPs. Larry has built the nation's leading ESOP investment banking practice at CSG Partners. S...
Mar 29, 2023•34 min
When her father passed very suddenly, Wendy Federman was thrust into the role of family business owner. In her true entrepreneurial spirit, Wendy was able to meet the challenge head-on and eventually fulfill her childhood dream on the Broadway stage. Wendy Federman is a thirteen-time Tony Award-winning theatre and film producer. She has also received two Olivier Awards, eleven Drama Desk Awards, nineteen Outer Critics Circle Awards, eighteen Drama League Awards, and three GLADD Media Awards for ...
Dec 15, 2022•56 min
In a constantly shifting business landscape, only those who can grow and evolve will survive. For Prantik Mazumdar the innate drive for learning and experimentation was integral to his success. Prantik is an entrepreneur and venture investor. He acts as a digital transformation catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable impact and change. Prantik started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building and scaling up one of the most awarded independent...
Nov 07, 2022•49 min
The growth of a business is rarely a straight line. There are roadblocks that come along the way. Gordon Crane started his company out of his parent's apartment in Queens. From these humble beginnings, he was able to create a successful brand. Gordon Crane is an entrepreneur and pioneer in the “better-for-you” fruit juice industry. In 1975, he founded Apple & Eve, a brand of premium, all-natural fruit juices and fruit products that he grew into the largest privately held juice company in the...
Aug 31, 2022•46 min
When the time comes to finally leave the company you have built you would like to have options available to you. But the reality for most is that they have not planned and prepared enough to put themselves in this position. Ryan Tansom has worked with business owners on the “Intentional Growth” framework that can put them on track to achieve their goals. Ryan helped turn around their family business and then sell it for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. The growth and exit process was an ...
Jun 30, 2022•49 min
The exit process is nuanced but sometimes it comes down to simply knowing how to let go. How to move on from what you’ve built your whole career and into the next phase of your life. Laurie Barkman has worked on guiding business owners along this process. Laurie Barkman is a "business transition sherpa." With her firm, SmallDotBig, she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. And as a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, a boutique mergers and acquisitions firm, she guides lower...
May 27, 2022•44 min
Taking the leap of faith to bet on yourself and start your own business can be daunting. Achieving success requires real entrepreneurial spirit and dedication in the face of adversity. Our latest guest bet on himself and built his own company from the ground up leading to an eventual sale to a large buyer. Rachit Dayal was born in India, educated in NUS Singapore, and is based in Singapore. Rachit started his marketing agency fresh out of university with minimal funding before growing it to $10 ...
Mar 14, 2022•40 min
Business owners tend to be so focused on putting out fires in their day-to-day operations that it can seem impossible to plan for growth, never mind an exit from the business. However, this myopia holds business owners back. Pete Martin has dedicated his career to helping business owners break free of this mindset. Pete Martin is the Founder and CEO of AskMyBoard, a company focused on helping business owners unleash their business’s highest potential value to grow faster and more profitably to p...
Jan 26, 2022•50 min
The small business landscape has shifted dramatically since the pandemic. However, the core pillars that determine business success remain unchanged. John Warrillow has built his career on helping business owners identify and strengthen these pillars to prepare for a successful sale. John Warrillow is the founder of The Value Builder System, a company that helps business owners improve the value of their company. John is the author of the bestselling book Built to Sell: Creating a Business That ...
Oct 21, 2021•51 min
Before the prospect of a sale is even an option, a business needs growth and strategic development. For many businesses, this means brand building. Warren Kornblum knows all about branding, with global experience in brand management and strategic marketing. Warren is a “marketing master.” He has won many Cleo awards, which recognize innovation and creative excellence in advertising. Warren started and sold his own agency in the ’90s and transitioned to Managing Partner at Bozell Worldwide, one o...
Aug 02, 2021•53 min
Marketing and business development strategies have always been at the core of growth and success for the business owner. This has become even more apparent in the wake of the pandemic and the strains placed upon businesses as in-person meetings came to a halt and networking shifted to Zoom. Bruce Libman is a marketer and networking strategist who has worked throughout his career to consult business owners. Bruce is the Founder and President of Total Networking and Consulting LLC. This organizati...
Jun 29, 2021•50 min
When COVID forced the world into lockdowns, businesses were faced with challenges no one could have planned for. For entrepreneur John Hickey and his company, this was a sink or float moment requiring creative solutions for survival. John is the co-founder of Tech 2 Success, an IT and Operations consulting firm that specializes in operations improvement using technology. John provides enterprise-level leadership experience to companies of all sizes considering cloud hosting, systems implementati...
Jun 02, 2021•30 min
The pandemic robbed us of many things in 2020. In our communities, the COVID restrictions forced several shutdowns including that of sports programs. This was the experience of Nathan Bell, Founder and Executive Director of Park Slope United Soccer Club. To overcome this challenge and keep his business alive, he leaned on the lessons in leadership and perseverance he developed as an athlete and coach. Nathan is a USSF licensed professional coach with more than a decade of experience coaching you...
Apr 27, 2021•45 min
The world of entrepreneurship is a challenging landscape for anyone, but it comes with its own unique challenges for women. Many small business owners have creative ideas but struggle to find mentorship and basic support services. Ruchi Pinniger saw this unmet need and decided to build her career around helping women-led businesses realize their maximum potential. Ruchi is the founder of Watch Her Prosper, an organization dedicated to providing the financial mentorship, support, and services tha...
Mar 29, 2021•30 min
When we have worked hard to build up a business it may seem impossible to leave and transition into something else. However, taking the leap of faith to pivot into something else may prove to be the best thing we ever do. Ken Landin took this leap when he left the drywall industry to pursue his passion, a decision he has not regretted once. Today, Ken joins the podcast to share his story in both exiting a business and building something new. How has Ken overcome the challenges and what advice do...
Feb 24, 2021•38 min
We are all probably sick and tired of hearing how we are living through uncertain and trying times. However, the pandemic has undoubtedly turned the world upside down with businesses bearing the brunt of the damage. How can business owners turn things around to come out intact on the other end of this? Today, Todd Palmer joins the podcast to talk about how business owners can go ‘From Suck to Success.’ He even wrote a book about it! Todd is a thought leader, CEO of a six-time Inc. 5000 company, ...
Feb 10, 2021•38 min
By the time a business owner has decided they are ready to exit they will need several plans in place to facilitate a successful transition. Sean Hutchinson has dedicated his career to helping business owners assess the state of their organizations to get ready for the next step in their lives. Sean is a thought leader and professional speaker in business value acceleration and transition readiness. He has advised more than 100 companies on ownership transitions, restructuring, value creation, a...
Dec 14, 2020•37 min
So, you made the big decision to sell your business. What happens next? What does your life look like without it? What have you done to prepare for this next stage? Diane Drey has lived each and every one of these questions, having purchased and sold several companies. Diane is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and business mentor. She holds an MBA from New York University and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Education Owners and Presidents Management program. Today, Diane joi...
Oct 29, 2020•32 min
Business owners work their whole lives to build a company they are proud of. But when the times comes to leave this company and move into the next phase of their lives, they find themselves at a loss for how to proceed. When Bo Burlingham realized just how many business owners struggle with how to exit their company, he decided to write a book on it. Bo is a business journalist and author of five books, the most recent being Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top (Portfo...
Sep 24, 2020•44 min
Organizational psychology studies an organization’s structure and the ways in which the people within it interact to seek efficiencies. While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on businesses, it has also created an opportunity to stop and consider what is and isn’t working. Dr. Jeremy Lurey has made it his life’s work to help businesses optimize their practices by performing similar assessments. Today, Dr. Lurey joins the podcast for a deep dive into the applications of organizational psychology. Ho...
Aug 31, 2020•47 min
Business owners are continuously seeking advice on leadership and team building. Our next guest acquired and developed these skills in a rather prestigious fashion while serving as a Navy SEAL officer. J ohn Choate is the managing director of SA-720TM, a consulting firm providing seminars on cross-functional teamwork and strategic planning based on principles derived from the U.S. Special Operations community. He is an accomplished executive, entrepreneur, and former Navy SEAL officer with demon...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In a time where business owners are closing down their companies or close to bankruptcy, hear about how a CEO took his company from an effective bankruptcy in 2009 and turned it around for the ultimate sale in 2017. This is the story of our latest guest, Chris Yount. Today, Chris joins the podcast to discuss his experience in navigating a business turnaround and reviving a company on the brink. He also discusses the wisdom he would impart upon businesses struggling through the pandemic. FULL SHO...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min
In business, the ability to stay nimble and adapt will determine your long-term success. Just how flexible is your organization and the culture you have built? A crisis such as the pandemic we are experiencing now will put this to the test. Errol Glasser and Richard Kestenbaum have decades of business experience building a people-first culture that can adapt to fit the times. Today, Errol and Richard join the podcast to discuss how they view the retail and consumer landscape. They also discuss d...
Jul 10, 2020•48 min
The Coronavirus pandemic is putting the crisis management skills of business owners to the test. During these uncertain times, leadership is more invaluable than ever for those looking not only to survive but to thrive. Andrew Alfano has had his share of experience helping businesses navigate through times of crisis. Today, Andrew joins the podcast to discuss how he draws upon his experience at Starbucks as an applicable template for success in all his business pursuits. Having navigated the 200...
Jun 17, 2020•56 min
