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With over 25 years helping business owners exit with clarity, confidence, and cash, John brings raw insights you won’t hear anywhere else. From deal-breaker blind spots to the psychology of letting go, this episode exposes why even the smartest entrepreneurs get crushed—and how to escape with wealth, dignity, and a future.
04:00 — John's journey from concert promoter to top exit advisor
08:45 — The mindset trap that ruins exits before they start
10:20 — Why small business owners overestimate value and timing
15:45 — Real deal-breakers: supplier risk, financial chaos, and ego
17:00 — Seller’s remorse: how to avoid it at all costs
21:10 — Why you must do due diligence on your buyer
22:30 — The three true drivers of deal success—hint: it’s not price
26:40 — Personal legacy: why giving back matters even more after your exit
39:10 — Final wisdom from John on staying authentic, building trust, and leaving the right mark
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