The Launch Capsule

The Launch Capsule

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!

Episodes

July 24, 2025 6 mins

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. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get Jim's Free Exit Ready Business Training HERE: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment 📌 WHAT ...

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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. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Exit Readiness Assessment Template HERE: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment → Free Exit Ready Bus...

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July 17, 2025 6 mins

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. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Self-Running Sales Engine Automation Map HERE: entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Business Training at: https://www.dubos.me/training  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → Complete 5-...

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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. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the 10 Tasks Founders Should Automate Today: https://www.dubos.me/automate-checklist → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment 📌 WHAT ...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Free Automate to Exit Guide HERE: https://www.dubos.me/automate-guide → Download 15 No-Code Tools Categorized by Function: https://www.dubos.me/automation...

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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. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Check out Jim's Free Exit Ready Business Training HERE: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment today at: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment WHA...

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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. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Exit Ready Business Assessment HERE: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment → Free Exit Ready Business Training at: https://www.dubos.me/training WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → How working capital adjustment...

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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. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Exit Ready Business Assessment HERE: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment → Free Exit Ready Business Training at: https://www.dubos.me/training 📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → Why rollover equity can multiply your exit value → How to negotiate an ...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get Exit Ready Business Training HERE: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment What You'll Learn in This Episode: → Why 24-month earnouts create buyer-se...

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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. This episode breaks down exactly where every dollar goes in a business transaction so you can plan your exit strategy properly.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get Jim's Dynamic Transaction Calculator HERE: entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Busi...

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June 19, 2025 10 mins

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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Check out the Exit Ready Business Assessment HERE: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment → Get the Free Exit Ready Business Training at: https://www.dubos.me/training

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Free 90-Day Launch Roadmap HERE: https://www.dubos.me/training → Access Top Gun Launch Academy today at: https://www.dubos.me/academy

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → The thr...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take the Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → How to clearly define your role, sc...

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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.

✅ GET MY FREE EXIT READY BUSINESS TRAINING: https://www.dubos.me/training ✅ TAKE THE EXIT READY BUSINESS ASSESSMENT: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → How covenants protect both parties between signing an...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Check out the Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment → Get free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → The 5 critical sections of a Definitive Purchase ...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get my FREE Due Diligence Framework Template: Email entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Access my FREE Mini Course on Due Diligence: Email entrepreneurship@dubos.me

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → The 7 key areas buyers ...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment → Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → How to ident...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get my FREE LOI Template: Email entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Due Diligence Preparation Program: https://www.dubos.me/training

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → The 9 essential sections in eve...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment → Access Free Exit...

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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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get my Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → The 6 ...

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