Exit Rich

Join us as  Michelle Seiler Tucker  shares her insights and knowledge. On each episode, JV interviews a successful entrepreneur or expert on how to grow your business and reach your First Million. This is the show for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to create a positive impact and make their First Million. Discover the insider secrets as JV interviews the World’s Top Business...

Intellectual properties have been the reason for a lot of lawsuits in and out of the corporate world. To discuss how you should be protecting your brand is Maria Crimi Speth, a Shareholder at Jaburg Wilk who practices in the areas of intellectual property, internet law, and commercial litigation. She shares her immense knowledge and expertise when dealing with trademark and copyright protection by...

Marketing is a part of the business strategy that a lot of people ignore or treat as a separate silo. Guest,  Cheryl Snapp Conner , begs to disagree and puts emphasis on marketing as a vital part of the business. Cheryl is the founder and CEO of  SnappConner PR  and the creator of  Content University™ . She joins host, Michelle Seiler Tucker, to share with us her expertise and...

To err is human, but to profit is divine. That is why it is absolutely essential for business owners to look back on their mistakes and use those lessons to succeed getting what they want from their business. In this episode, Michelle Seiler Tucker discusses some of the most common mistakes that keep business owners from getting the most favorable business valuation for their exit. Organized aroun...

When people hear the word exit in the business sense, they sometimes think of retirement, but that's not necessarily true. For every organization you get into, it's always important to plan for the best exit strategy for your career.  Jeff Hoffman , the Global Chairman of  Dream Tank , joins Michelle Seiler Tucker this episode to tell the story of how he began as an entrepreneur while em...

Whenever people build up their business and wealth, they sometimes forget to plan for what comes next. Preparing an exit strategy is also a part of the success and should not be overlooked. Joining Michelle Seiler Tucker in this episode is  Loral Langemeier , the founder of  Live Out Loud, Inc.  Loral talks about the mentality of simply moving forward towards your goal without a hin...

Ever wondered where mentors get their incredible wisdom? From other mentors, where else. David Corbin is such a mentor of mentors – and a very good one at that. Among other accolades, he is a two-time Wall St. Journal bestselling author, a rockstar keynote speaker and inventor of the Illuminate philosophy. Sitting down for an amazing interview with Michelle Seiler Tucker, he shares to us his valua...

Is your business prepared to withstand a catastrophic event? In this episode, Michelle Seiler Tucker takes a closer look at a startling statistic about selling businesses and why most businesses are not sellable. Diving into the dramatic changes in the business landscape over the years, Michelle discusses the importance of planning your exit and being ready for any internal or external catastrophi...

Learning the truth about the life cycle of a business, especially small to medium-sized ones, is startling, to say the least. Even before COVID happened, 70% of small businesses were closing down. The life cycle of a business is comparable to the life cycle of a human being, which Michelle Seiler Tucker discusses in this episode. We also get into the details of the cycle, from the incubator stage...

Now, we really get into the meat of how to get rich from selling your business. Joining Michelle Seiler Tucker is the amazing Sharon Lechter , her friend and co-author of EXIT Rich, a book that unveils the secret to selling your business for huge profits . Sharon is an internationally-recognized financial literacy expert, keynote speaker, New York Times bestselling author, successful entrepreneur,...

If you’re planning to sell your business, it is important to put yourself in the buyer’s shoes and know what makes them tick. What do buyers look for when buying a business? Whether you’re dealing with a first time buyer or a more experienced one, one thing is for certain: they are going to vet your company for certain things. In this episode, take a look at the five questions every buyer asks bef...

Doing real estate is not as easy as some people would say. You have to serve your customers and clients full time. This is what  Hector Castillo  realized when he entered the real estate industry. Starting as a real estate professional, Hector quickly learned doing it part-time can be challenging, so he decided to open his own real estate company. On today’s show, he joins Michelle Seile...

Have you ever thought about what you’re going to do once you’ve sold your business? Whether you’re just starting or you’re ten years down the road, there is no wrong time to start planning your business exit strategy. For most business owners, their business is their baby. So, why even sell? Simply put, business is risky, and you wouldn’t want to sell only when you’re forced to and the value of yo...

Don’t you wish those unfortunate children suffering from life-threatening illnesses had a chance to have their one wish come true? In this imperfect world, somebody gladly took that responsibility to himself – The Wish Man, Frank Shankwitz . An Air Force veteran, retired law enforcer, and recipient of several awards, you wouldn’t think of Frank as a once-abandoned kid who did the dishes in rural A...

Small businesses employ half of the workforce in the United States. However, statistics show that over 70% of those will go out of business after operating for ten years. This is the startling truth that not many are aware of when starting out. In this episode, Michelle Seiler Tucker unmasks the truth about small businesses and reveals why many of them go out. Don’t fret, though, because Michelle...

When selling a business, there is no one type of buyer. There are different types. In fact, there are five of them that you will inevitably have to get to know if you want to have that successful transaction. In this episode, Michelle Seiler Tucker gives us insights into these five different buyers, what their behaviors are, and how best to serve them. Tune into this brief yet important discussion...

Whatever industry you’re working in, as a business owner, you have to have an acute awareness of every step you’re going to take next, but most especially your exit strategy. Your exit strategy has to be ready even before the business peaks so that when the going gets good, you can maximize what you’re going to get out of it. Michelle Seiler Tucker is joined by Robert Ramey , the CEO of Scanscapes...

Business owners are always told to think outside of the box. But what can they do now when the box has already gone? The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably affected the business industry, most especially small-time business owners. At a time of uncertainty, we can’t think outside of the old box anymore because there is already a new box, and no one will know what size and shape it’s going to be. In...

Naturally, different kinds of businesses will require varying but equally deft touches. It’s important to have an idea of what kind of business you’re running because you can use this information to determine a more concrete direction for your business and going forward, modify your methods to fit your operation. Michelle Seiler Tucker goes through different kinds of businesses that you may find i...

To scale your business is to invite growth into your ranks. Scaling allows you to expand the field of possibilities your business can roam and venture, but it’s also a tough process that might ask a lot of you as a business owner going forward. Tracy Hazzard is the CEO of Brandcasters, Inc . She sits down with Michelle Seiler Tucker to talk about allowing yourself as a business owner to continuall...

At some point, as a business owner, you will have to figure out how to exit your business. Unfortunately, this is an eventuality that not many business owners prepare for until the very last minute, which can be a huge mistake in the long run. Michelle Seiler Tucker dives into the process of preparing to exit your business using the ST GPS EXIT Model. Whether or not you believe you have any chance...

Even as early as while your business is ramping up and poised for victory, you have to be ready for any possible eventuality, and that includes the possibility of having to sell. Constantly embodying a seller’s mindset is the key to making sure you’re prepared to make the tough calls and the essential choices when the time comes. Michelle Seiler Tucker talks about the importance of a seller’s mind...

Statistics show that a whopping 70% of businesses go under even after operating for ten years or longer, and business owners are forced to sell their business for many reasons. Unfortunately, 8 out of 10 businesses do not sell, and many business owners have to sell the business for pennies on the dollar, close their business, or even worse, file bankruptcy. On the first episode of Find Your Exit,...

As a 20-year veteran in mergers & acquisitions, Michelle Seiler Tucker has sold hundreds of businesses. Recognized as the leading authority on buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses, Michelle sees opportunities where many are discouraged or have given up. Her passion is to save businesses that might otherwise close. She closes nearly 98% of all written offers and, on average, obtains...