The Power Exit Podcast

The Power Exit Podcast

Welcome to The Power Exit Podcast, the show that empowers business owners to confidently prepare for and profit from their ultimate exit. Hosted by John Marsh, each episode dives deep into the strategies, insights, and real-life experiences of M&A experts and veteran entrepreneurs who’ve already navigated the selling process. Whether you’re eyeing retirement, poised for a transition, or simply exploring your options, this podcast delivers actionable advice and mindset shifts to help you exit on your own terms—without leaving money or legacy on the table.

Episodes

July 4, 2025 58 mins

"I've never had a client say, 'man, that wasn't that bad' - it's hell regardless of the deal size." - Rob Swartwood, M&A AttorneyWhat if a single contract clause could destroy your $40 million exit? That's exactly what happened to Rob Swartwood's client - a tech company ready to sell for $40 million until they discovered their $20 million in software licenses couldn't be transferred. Th...

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"You can always make more money. You cannot always make more time." - Steve Kaplan, Founder of Peachtree BlindsWhat if the key to your business empire was a past-due $4,000 phone bill? For Steve Kaplan that's exactly how it started. He turned a failing business into a thriving enterprise before making the life-changing decision to sell it all - not for more money, but for more time. In this episode, host John Marsh sits down with S...

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“97 of entrepreneurs who’ve had exits have regrets - most never saw the pitfalls until it was too late.”- Chris Hanks, Founder of the Institute for EntrepreneurshipIn this eye-opening episode, we go beyond the sale to uncover what no one tells you about business legacy, exit, and life after the deal. Join host John Marsh and special guest Chris Hanks, serial entrepreneur, teacher, and founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurship, ...

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“Only 25% of the businesses that go to market actually close, and, after the first year, only 5% of sellers are truly happy with the amount of money they got“ - Jeff Silver, Partner at Carr, Riggs & Ingram.In this episode, John and Jeff break down one of the most critical - and misunderstood - aspects of selling a business: the Quality of Earnings (QoE) report.You’ll learn:🔹 What a Quality of Earnings report really is and why ...

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In this episode of the Power Exit Podcast, host John Marsh sits down with Andrew Neitlich, former owner of the Center for Executive Coaching, to discuss his experience selling his business. Andrew shares how he built a successful coaching certification business over two decades, what led him to consider selling, and the emotional journey through the M&A process.Key moments in this episode:

  • How Andrew built the Center for Exe...
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June 9, 2025 35 mins

Selling Your Business on Your Terms – A Founder’s Journey Through Acquisition, Pandemic Challenges, and Life After ExitIn this episode of the Power Exit Podcast, host John Marsh sits down with Phil Cannizzaro, founder of InfoTank, to unpack the realities of selling a business—from the emotional weight of letting go to navigating unforeseen hurdles like a global pandemic mid-transaction. Phil shares his 22-year journey building a th...

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