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The Exit - Presented By Flippa

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The Exit - Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on https://flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/
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Episodes

When to Let Go: The Emotional Side of Selling Your Business – Lessons from Jonathan Bennett

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Host Steve McGarry sits down with Jonathan Bennett, advisor at Clearly Then and former founder of a successful B Corp consulting firm, to unpack the emotional journey of exiting a bus...

Jul 14, 202529 min

From Engineering to Exits – Christy Brown’s Journey Building & Selling Businesses

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Steve McGarry sits down with Christy Brown, CEO of Dr. Noze Best, to unpack her remarkable journey from engineer to multi-exit entrepreneur. Raised in a family of gritty builders and ...

Jul 07, 202536 min

Scaling with Purpose: Anne Mahlum’s $100M Success Story

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: entrepreneur Anne Mahlum shares her incredible journey from founding a nonprofit running club for homeless men to building Solidcore, one of the fastest-growing fitness studio chains ...

Jun 30, 202531 min

The Psychology of Selling a Business with Anthony Citrolo, NYBB Group

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: What really happens when a founder decides it’s time to sell? In this powerful and practical episode, Steve McGarry sits down with Anthony Citrolo, CPA, serial entrepreneur, and manag...

Jun 23, 202531 min

Fortune Favors the Brave: How Lisa Jones is Building a $50M Exit with Kindness, Grit & Systems

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Lisa Jones, founder and CEO of Shecom, shares her raw and powerful journey from frustrated corporate employee to seasoned entrepreneur with three exits—and a $50 million goal in sight....

Jun 16, 202533 min

The Exit That Never Happened: Turning a Family Failure Into a Mission to Help Founders Exit Right with Ben Brickweg

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- What happens when an eight-figure exit falls apart? For Ben Brickweg, it sparked a decades-long mission to ensure no other founder has to experience the same heartbreak his family did. In the latest episode of The...

Jun 09, 202534 min

From $100 to a $20 Million Exit to Intuit: Nellie Akalp on Building, Selling, and Starting Again

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Nellie Akalp, founder and CEO of CorpNet, takes us on a no-fluff journey from launching her first business with just $100 to securing a 20x EBITDA exit to Intuit — all before turning 3...

Jun 02, 202536 min

Rethinking the Exit: Charlie Lass on Startups, Burnout, and Building for Freedom

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Charlie Lass, founder of Humble Inc., shares the highs and lows of 20 years in entrepreneurship. From early film ventures to million-pound deals in emergency tech, Charlie reveals less...

May 26, 202534 min

Exit-Ready: How Women-Led Businesses Can Scale, Sell, and Own Their Worth with Aggie Chydzinski and Cristy O’Connor

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Aggie Chydzinski and Cristy O’Connor, co-founders of Athena Advisory Collective and hosts of the Badass Women in Business podcast share share the real, tactical advice most founders ne...

May 19, 202535 min

Inside the Minds of Billionaires: Deal Structuring, Exiting Smart, and the Power of Long-Term Focus with Richard C. Wilson

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Richard C. Wilson, founder of Family Office Club—the world’s largest community of family offices—joins us for a no-fluff, high-value conversation on raising capital, exiting strategica...

May 12, 202537 min

From $0 to Multiple Exits: How Jeet Banerjee Turned Teenage Hustle into Million-Dollar Exits

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: At just 17, Jeet Banerjee knew the 9-to-5 life wasn’t for him. In this candid and inspiring episode, Jeet joins Steve McGarry to break down his journey from teenage odd jobs to becomin...

May 05, 202530 min

Hard Truths, Growth Stories, and Bulletproofing Your Business for Sale with Heather Schuck

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Heather Schuck shares her journey from neuropsychology to baby fashion mogul to co-founding Elevated Exit, where she helps founders build sellable businesses. Drawing from her own burn...

Apr 28, 202529 min

One Patent Away: How Smart IP Strategy Can 10x Your Exit Valuation with Craige Thompson

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: In this tactical and deeply personal episode, patent attorney and engineer Craige Thompson shares how a devastating loss in his family sparked a lifelong mission to help entrepreneurs ...

Apr 21, 202530 min

Exiting in Silicon Valley: Derek Collison on Cloud Wars, Kubernetes, and Synadia

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Derek Collison, founder and CEO of Synadia and previously Apcera and creator of Cloud Foundry, explores his storied career in tech, entrepreneurship, and building platforms that shaped...

Apr 14, 202537 min

From Founder to Fortune: How to Exit Without Regret with Chris Vanderzyden

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Chris Vanderzyden, founder and CEO of Legacy Partners and a former CPA turned entrepreneur, doesn’t just talk about selling companies—she's lived it. Twice. After experiencing the good...

Apr 07, 202534 min

Maximizing Value, Minimizing Stress: Sarah Hawley on Financial Planning Business Exits

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Sarah Hawley’s entrepreneurial journey started at 18 when she joined her family's financial planning business. By 25, she was leading the company, building a successful 17-year career ...

Mar 31, 202539 min

$1-25M Exit Expertise: Edward Valaitis's Exit Winner Strategy

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Edward Valaitis, founder and managing director of Edison Avenue, shares tactical insights from his extensive experience helping businesses worth $1-25 million navigate successful exits...

Mar 24, 202531 min

The Three Curves of Exit Timing: Paul Pappageorge's Strategic Framework

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Paul Pappageorge, founder and CEO of Ashland Capital Advisors, shares valuable insights from over two decades of helping business owners plan and execute successful exits. After sellin...

Mar 17, 202528 min

Realistic Exit Expectations: Mike Oleksak's Valuation Wisdom

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Mike Oleksak, Executive Director at Exit Planning Exchange, shares insights from his extensive experience helping business owners prepare for successful exits. After starting his caree...

Mar 10, 202534 min

Exit Ready Operations: Dawn Andrews' Business Systems Approach

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Dawn Andrews, CEO of Free Range Thinking, shares valuable insights on building systems that increase business value at exit. Drawing from her background in an entrepreneurial family, D...

Mar 03, 202529 min

From $1.8M Seller to Educator: Ben Zogby and Flippa University

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Ben Zogby, head of Flippa University, shares his journey from chemical engineer to successful entrepreneur, highlighting how he launched HighStrike, a trading education community that ...

Feb 23, 202533 min

From Nail Polish to $100M Exit: Tracy Holland's Beauty Journey

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Tracy Holland, founder of Inner Fifth and Goodwill Brands, shares insights from building and selling Hatch Beauty, a company that co-created beauty brands with retailers. Starting with...

Feb 16, 202535 min

Leveling the Investment Field: Laurits Just Announces Flippa Invest

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Laurits Just, manager of Flippa Invest, shares his journey from working at BlackRock to co-founding Bits for Digits, a marketplace for partial business acquisitions that was later acqu...

Feb 10, 202540 min

Navigating Deal Killers: Jim Stevenson's 25 Years of M&A Wisdom

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Jim Stevenson, founder and CEO of Bletchley Group, shares strategic insights from 25 years of advising companies through exits and acquisitions. Jim discusses crucial aspects of prepar...

Feb 03, 202531 min

From Basement to Nine Figures: Aaron Spivak's Hush Story

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Aaron Spivak, founder of The Founders Club, shares his entrepreneurial journey from launching a juice shop in his mother's basement at 18 to building Hush, a premium weighted blanket c...

Jan 27, 202539 min

Three Exits over 35 Years: Zoe Kalar's Global Success Story

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Zoe Kalar, founder and CEO of WeAre8, shares insights from her remarkable journey through three successful exits over 35 years, including one for $100 million. Starting her first compa...

Jan 20, 202541 min

Parent Communities to a National Brand: Lindsay Pinchuk's Bump Club Tale

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Lindsay Pinchuk, founder and CEO of Lindsay Pinchuk Marketing, shares her journey from building Bump Club, a community-focused business for expectant parents, to its eventual exit. Sta...

Jan 13, 202537 min

Transforming Autoimmune Care: Mette Dyhrberg's Mymee Journey

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Mette Dyhrberg, founder and CEO of Mymee, shares her entrepreneurial journey from her first venture in Denmark to building a successful health tech company. Starting at age three with ...

Jan 06, 202530 min

Angel Investing with Purpose: Xandra Laskowski's Investment Philosophy

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Xandra Laskowski, founder and CEO of Osea Angel Investors, shares her journey from tech industry veteran to angel investor. After retiring in 1998, she started a family office in 2008 ...

Dec 30, 202431 min

Bridging the Funding Gap: Kristen Cooper's Startup Ladies Story

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Kristen Cooper, CEO and founder of The Startup Ladies, shares insights on empowering women entrepreneurs to secure funding and scale their businesses. Starting from informal meetings, ...

Dec 23, 202431 min
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