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June 19, 2025 β€’ 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: β†’ Check out the Exit Ready Business Assessment HERE: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment β†’ Get the Free Exit Ready Business Training at: https://www.dubos.me/training

πŸ“Œ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: β†’ How to transition from side hustle to full-time business through strategic mergers β†’ Why timing your exit for growth capital can accelerate your business exponentially β†’ The importance of building employee-centric companies that create lasting wealth β†’ How to navigate transitions from founder to employee to complete exit β†’ What matters most when choosing buyers and structuring deals

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: β†’ Entrepreneurs planning an exit in the next 3-5 years β†’ Business owners looking to scale beyond their current capabilities β†’ Founders who want to create wealth for their entire team β†’ Anyone curious about the real experience of selling a business

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Exit Lessons 01:04 First Exit: Side Hustle to Full-Time Business 02:15 Second Exit: Selling Two Companies in One Month 04:05 Third Exit: Internet Service Provider Legacy 04:38 Fourth Exit: Public Company Acquisition 07:02 Fifth Exit: Employee-Centric Merger 09:40 Closing Thoughts on Exit Journey

πŸŽ™οΈ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: Jim DuBos is a serial entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience building and scaling companies. He's founded 10 companies, completed 7 successful exits, and participated in 20+ acquisitions. As a business growth strategist and exit planning expert, Jim helps entrepreneurs build valuable, exit-ready businesses while creating wealth for their entire teams.

Connect with Jim DuBos: β†’ Website: https://www.dubos.me β†’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ β†’ Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me β†’ Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training

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Topics discussed: business exit strategy, selling your company, exit planning for entrepreneurs, serial entrepreneur lessons, business acquisition process, employee stock options, wealth creation through exits, founder to employee transition, business growth strategies, exit ready business planning, entrepreneurial journey lessons, company valuation strategies, business merger strategies, exit timing decisions, building sellable businesses

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