Legacy Advisors Podcast

An eye-opening conversation with Kris Jones, serial entrepreneur and author of "The Entrepreneur's Exit Playbook." After successfully selling Pepper Jam to eBay, Kris has dedicated his career to helping entrepreneurs navigate complex exit strategies. In this episode, Kris reveals: Why every business is either growing or being sold The shocking story of PathMap's $13M Facebook deal that never happe...

Episode 10: Second Chances - What We'd Do Differently In this vulnerable behind-the-scenes episode, Legacy Advisors co-founders Kris Jones and Ed Button Jr. turn the microphone on themselves, sharing the costly mistakes, missed opportunities, and hard-learned lessons from their own business exits. What You'll Learn: The emotional preparation required for selling your business Why running a formal...

The Hidden Cost of Building a Business: What Every Founder Loses (But Nobody Talks About) In this eye-opening conversation, Bastian Grimm, founder of Peak Ace, reveals the uncomfortable truth about entrepreneurship that most business gurus won't tell you. While we celebrate the hustle, the long hours, and the relentless dedication required to build and scale a business, Bastian exposes what founde...

"What is my business actually worth?" It's the question every founder asks, but most get the answer wrong. This episode of the Legacy Advisors Podcast provides a masterclass on the art and science of business valuation, moving beyond myths to give you a market-proven framework. Hosts Kris Jones and Ed Button unpack what truly drives a company's worth. They discuss the key variables that influence...

In this essential episode, Kris Jones and Ed Button guide founders, CEOs, and operators through the critical components of financial fitness. They demystify monthly P&Ls, explain the strategic importance of GAAP compliance, differentiate between profit and cash flow from a buyer's perspective, and outline how to build a finance-ready company for future growth, investment, or exit. Why regular P&L...

Ready to sell your business in the next 12 months? Kris Jones and Ed Button break down the ultimate 20-point M&A Checklist that every founder needs. From financial clarity to founder replacement planning, this episode helps you prep for a premium valuation and a smooth diligence process.   One insight from this episode could save, or earn you millions.

What if your exit wasn't reactive—but reverse engineered? In this episode, Kris Jones and Ed Button Jr. dig into the stigma around "exit," how ego kills deals, and what it really means to build a company with an intentional endgame. From Kris's near-sale of Pepperjam to Ed's generational transition at Button Energy, this episode is packed with stories, strategy, and real talk on how to leave your...

In this episode of Legacy Advisors Podcast, Ed and Kris sit down with leadership expert and best-selling author Professor Matthew Sowcik to explore a powerful (and often misunderstood) force in business: humility . From the underwear analogy to Steve Jobs' transformation, Matthew delivers unforgettable metaphors and insights on how humility shapes confident, resilient, high-impact leaders.   Kris...

In this powerful episode of Mindset Matters, hosts Kris Jones and Ed Button Jr. dive deep into the mental game of entrepreneurship that truly separates good business leaders from great ones. The hosts kick off with their "Mindset Minute" segment, where Kris explores how confidence serves as the foundation for all entrepreneurial success. Drawing from his experiences with Tony Robbins' events, he s...

What's TikTok really worth? Why does due diligence feel like a financial colonoscopy? And how do you know when it's the right time to sell your business — or double down? In this episode of the Legacy Advisors Podcast , Kris Jones and Ed Button Jr. unpack the M&A headlines (starting with the TikTok chaos) and get brutally honest about what it takes to scale, acquire, and exit like a pro. 🔥 Featur...

In this debut episode of the Legacy Advisors Podcast , co-hosts Kris Jones and Ed Button Jr. lay the foundation for a show built around more than business,  it's about story, values, and building something that actually lasts. They share war stories from the trenches: • How Ed grew a fourth-generation family business from 2 million to 130 million gallons through smart M&A and roll-ups • Why Kris t...