THE EXIT PODCAST
The most prolific podcasts for business owners preparing to transition a business. From transition preparedness to tax planning or driving value through operational enhancements; The EXIT is THE podcast that provides real life insights and access to a network of experienced advisors.
Episodes
Join us for another enlightening episode of THE EXIT Podcast, where we explore the intricate process of selling a family business. Our guest, Scott Berger, President of Arista Air Conditioning, shares his personal journey through the complex maze of a business exit. From the initial consideration to sell, to the final steps of the transaction, Scott's experience offers a wealth of knowledge. Hosted by Brett Dearing, CEPA, this epis...
In the latest episode of THE EXIT Podcast, titled "Building Generational Wealth Through ESOPs," the host and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Brett Dearing, along with guest David Jasmund, Managing Director at PCE Investment Bank, explore the complexities and benefits of transitioning a business to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). They discuss the advantages for shareholders, employees, and the business itself, including ta...
Join us for a special edition of THE EXIT Podcast, hosted by Brett Dearing, where he provides essential guidance to business owners on preparing for a successful business sale. In this episode, Brett identifies the three most frequent mistakes made by business owners during a sale - inadequate financial readiness, lack of a transition strategy, and hesitation to invest in resources crucial for a successful outcome. He delves into a...
The importance of succession planning for business owners cannot be overstated. It is a vital process that guarantees the continuity, financial stability, and enduring success of a business. It prepares a company for leadership transitions, whether they are due to retirement, unforeseen departures, or strategic growth. In the absence of a robust plan, businesses may face operational disruptions, financial instability, and even clos...
This Episode:
For those business owners that sometimes find the journey of being an entrepreneur to be lonely and at times full of self doubt, this is a great episode.
On this episode, we speak with Mark Taylor, Master Chair of VISTAGE on the importance of peer advisory support and identifying/addressing your internal saboteurs. Mark is a CEO that founded and successfully exited a technology company. As a Master Chair for Vistage, ...
Planning For Growth in 2024!
As you start off the new year, business planning is an imperative process to the overall success of your business. In November of 2023, I presented at the 2023 Business Owner Summit where I was asked to speak to business owners on the importance of navigating revenue growth. On this episode of the The EXIT Podcast, hear about potential headwinds in 2024 business owners may face and how you can utilize ...
On this episode, Brett Dearing and Corey Massella, Managing Director from UHY-Advisors, discusses the importance of conducting a Quality of Earnings on your business before you sell. The key benefits are:
- Having a clear understanding of company financials
- Stress test the revenue trends of your business
- Accurately establish Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Flow and Working Capital
- Have someone that can protect and defend your financials wh...
On this special edition of The EXIT, hear from our guest, CEO, and Founder, Greice Murphy talk about her journey as a business owner leaving her native country of Brazil at 23 years old and starting one of the fastest-growing healthcare companies in the U.S. with over 13,000% growth over 10 years, 79% client retention and a 95% positive customer experience.
Greice will also walk us through her personal experience of selling her b...
Is your business being used as a trojan horse by cyber attackers to attack larger businesses, clients or service providers. On this episode our guest, Deborah Nitka, Manager at CohnReznick will discuss the fundamentals of building a functional cyber strategy for your business. Most importantly, we will also discuss how cyberattacks can reduce the value of your business and impact your ability to sell.
Other topics discussed on this...
Many business owners lose the opportunity to maximize net proceeds from the sale of their business by not following this fundamental rule. On this episode of The EXIT, you will hear from Tom Theurkauf, Partner at Sun Valuation on the importance of conducting a third party valuation as the foundation of your tax planning strategy. Brett and Tom will discuss the key components of a valuation and how the valuation process increases ne...
Today business owners leave 15% to 25% of their business value on the negotiating table when exiting a business.
On this episode of THE EXIT you will hear from Steven Flyer, Partner at AUA Private Equity Partners about what business owners should focus on when thinking about formalizing a private equity partnership for growth. Steven will share his insights on:
- The State of M&A
- Utilizing a private equity partnership for growth
- ...
Exit Planning for business owners is the first defense to loosing enterprise value heading into a transaction. On this episode, Brad Muniz from Sobel Accounting reverses the tables and interviews Brett Dearing on the importance of preparedness before a sale. In this episode, Brett also covers:
- Why exit planning is important
- Who should be on your transitions team
- The pitfalls of not being prepared
- Buyer types and differences in...
Many business owners are approached by interested buyers about the prospects of selling there business. At that moment it is too late to prepare your business for maximum value. In this episode, listen to some of the top transaction or deal killers that can present too much risk for an interested buyer. How does owner reliance, dated operations, and lack of transparency into sustainable revenue alarm buyers and detract from the val...
In this podcast, host Brett Dearing and Stephen King, Founder of GrowthForce have an in depth discussion about the mistakes business owners make around growth planning and utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). They also share real examples of success by business owners that incorporate customized KPI's for GROWTH!
Listen to this telling discussion with Susan Schoenfeld, CEO and founder of Wealth Legacy Advisors LLC. On this podcast Susan will discuss the challenges business owners face dealing with multi-generational wealth and the tricky conversations around wealth transfer.
Susan is a self-described “recovering” Attorney and CPA with deep experience as an advisor to families and family offices on the human issues of wealth, including gener...
In this brief overview you will hear about some of the concerns shared by business owners in regards to the Phase 2 re-opening. Insperity surveyed over 3000 of their business owner payroll and benefits clients about what they are concerned about during the relaunch. You will notice that majority of the concerns were focused on re-establishing business revenues to pre-pandemic and how to grow revenues moving forward. Business owners...
Many business owners run their businesses without an exit in mind. Then when the time comes to sell, they find out the way they've been running their company is not attractive to perspective buyers and if there are interested buyers they will on transact at a deep discount to market value.
What is the reasoning for perspective buyers wanting to discount the value of your business at sale: Because the buyer perceives more risk tha...
Happy 2018! Not sure how Exit Planning can benefit you as an owner or your business. Listen to this brief 16 minute podcast from host, Brett Dearing on how he utilizes his proprietary process and exit planning to unlock the value in your business and build a more efficient and profitable business. Regardless if your selling or looking to grow your business exit planning will provide direct benefit to you as an owner.
On this episode of The-EXIT Podcast listen to Will Dowden, Partner at KLH Capital discuss the importance of finding the right financial partnership to grow your business. Will and Brett Dearing, Certified Exit Planning Advisor will also discuss current trends in the Private Markets as well as offer real examples of partnerships, growth strategies and how business owners can maximize the Enterprise Value of their business. This is a...
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