Find Your Exit - Exit Planning Strategies for Business Owners

In this episode of Find Your Exit , Jaryd Krause shares his journey from plumbing to becoming a leading professional in online business acquisitions. Discover actionable insights on how to evaluate, buy, scale, and sell online businesses while understanding the mindset and strategies needed for success in the digital marketplace. Key Topics: Jaryd's journey from plumbing to online entrepreneurship...

In this episode of "Find Your Exit," we explore leadership with Les Csorba, a former special assistant to the President and a partner at Hendrick and Struggles. Les shares insights on effective leadership, hiring the right people, and the importance of self-awareness. Notable Quotes : "Self-awareness is the cornerstone of leadership." "Leverage your strengths and address blind spots."  "Invest in...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mike Fata — a high school dropout turned health advocate, founder, investor, and bestselling author — to explore his journey from personal transformation to building and exiting Manitoba Harvest, a $400 million hemp food company. Mike shares how adversity shaped his entrepreneurial grit, how he scaled a business in a niche industry, and how he evolved fro...

In this episode of Find Your Exit, host Mark Kravietz interviews Alexis Sikorsky, a strategic advisor and entrepreneur who successfully navigated a nine-figure exit to private equity. Alexis shares his journey from starting a software company to selling it, the lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis, and the importance of due diligence and negotiation in the sale process. He introduces h...

In this episode of Find Your Exit , host Mark Kravietz interviews Justin Goodbread, a successful entrepreneur who built, grew, and sold multiple businesses, becoming a millionaire before the age of 40. Justin shares his inspiring journey from growing up on a dirt road in Brunswick, Georgia, to becoming a bestselling author and award-winning exit planner. He discusses the importance of having a cle...

The path to building a successful business is rarely a straight line. Our latest guest, Kerry Siggins, overcame a series of personal and professional trials and tribulations to go from jobless to the c-suite. Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a fast-growing, employee-owned manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Kerry hosts Reflect Forward, a popular leadership podcast and she...

You have built up your business and may be prepared to exit and move forward, but do you know how much it is worth? Our latest guest, Scott Gabehart, is a business valuation pro with over 30 years of experience doing valuations. Scott has an alphabet of accreditations—six in total. He has a BA, MIM, CBA, CVA, BCA, and CBVS. He has served as Chief Valuation Officer with BizEquity, LLC, a patented "...

Business owners are always searching for an edge to help them maximize growth and business value. Our latest guest Marc Adams literally wrote the book on secrets to increasing your business multiple.  Today, Marc joins the show to share how he empowers business owners to tap into new revenue streams, optimize operational efficiency, and elevate brand awareness. From digital marketing mastery to ha...

An entrepreneur undoubtedly takes risks, but they also require vision and determination. They are skilled in various disciplines and quick to learn and adapt. An apt description for our latest guest and the 'renaissance man of business' himself, Dan Donnelly. Today, Dan joins us to share how he built up his company from a small-scale operation out of a basement in Queens to a successful business h...

Sometimes the greatest business ideas are a byproduct of our personal passions. That was certainly the case for Mary Waldner when she decided to start Mary's Gone Crackers, a wildly successful gluten-free organic cracker and snack company. A company that she would go on to grow and eventually sell. Today, Mary joins us to discuss how she made a successful business out of a passion project and then...

You're considering selling your company and you hear about a concept to defer or even possibly not pay capital gains—instantaneously creating tax advantages for your company. All that might sound too good to be true, however, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) are a viable alternative when one is ready to sell their business. Larry Kaplan has built a career advising business owners on the benefit...

When her father passed very suddenly, Wendy Federman was thrust into the role of family business owner. In her true entrepreneurial spirit, Wendy was able to meet the challenge head-on and eventually fulfill her childhood dream on the Broadway stage. Wendy Federman is a thirteen-time Tony Award-winning theatre and film producer. She has also received two Olivier Awards, eleven Drama Desk Awards, n...

In a constantly shifting business landscape, only those who can grow and evolve will survive. For Prantik Mazumdar the innate drive for learning and experimentation was integral to his success. Prantik is an entrepreneur and venture investor. He acts as a digital transformation catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable impact and change. Prantik started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy...

The growth of a business is rarely a straight line. There are roadblocks that come along the way. Gordon Crane started his company out of his parent's apartment in Queens. From these humble beginnings, he was able to create a successful brand. Gordon Crane is an entrepreneur and pioneer in the "better-for-you" fruit juice industry. In 1975, he founded Apple & Eve, a brand of premium, all-natural f...

When the time comes to finally leave the company you have built you would like to have options available to you. But the reality for most is that they have not planned and prepared enough to put themselves in this position. Ryan Tansom has worked with business owners on the "Intentional Growth" framework that can put them on track to achieve their goals.   Ryan helped turn around their family busi...

The exit process is nuanced but sometimes it comes down to simply knowing how to let go. How to move on from what you've built your whole career and into the next phase of your life. Laurie Barkman has worked on guiding business owners along this process. Laurie Barkman is a "business transition sherpa." With her firm, SmallDotBig, she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. A...

Taking the leap of faith to bet on yourself and start your own business can be daunting. Achieving success requires real entrepreneurial spirit and dedication in the face of adversity. Our latest guest bet on himself and built his own company from the ground up leading to an eventual sale to a large buyer. Rachit Dayal was born in India, educated in NUS Singapore, and is based in Singapore. Rachit...

Business owners tend to be so focused on putting out fires in their day-to-day operations that it can seem impossible to plan for growth, never mind an exit from the business. However, this myopia holds business owners back. Pete Martin has dedicated his career to helping business owners break free of this mindset. Pete Martin is the Founder and CEO of AskMyBoard, a company focused on helping busi...

The small business landscape has shifted dramatically since the pandemic. However, the core pillars that determine business success remain unchanged. John Warrillow has built his career on helping business owners identify and strengthen these pillars to prepare for a successful sale. John Warrillow is the founder of The Value Builder System, a company that helps business owners improve the value o...

Before the prospect of a sale is even an option, a business needs growth and strategic development. For many businesses, this means brand building. Warren Kornblum knows all about branding, with global experience in brand management and strategic marketing. Warren is a "marketing master." He has won many Cleo awards, which recognize innovation and creative excellence in advertising. Warren started...

Marketing and business development strategies have always been at the core of growth and success for the business owner. This has become even more apparent in the wake of the pandemic and the strains placed upon businesses as in-person meetings came to a halt and networking shifted to Zoom. Bruce Libman is a marketer and networking strategist who has worked throughout his career to consult busines...

Marketing and business development strategies have always been at the core of growth and success for the business owner. This has become even more apparent in the wake of the pandemic and the strains placed upon businesses as in-person meetings came to a halt and networking shifted to Zoom. Bruce Libman is a marketer and networking strategist who has worked throughout his career to consult busines...

Marketing and business development strategies have always been at the core of growth and success for the business owner. This has become even more apparent in the wake of the pandemic and the strains placed upon businesses as in-person meetings came to a halt and networking shifted to Zoom. Bruce Libman is a marketer and networking strategist who has worked throughout his career to consult busines...

When COVID forced the world into lockdowns, businesses were faced with challenges no one could have planned for. For entrepreneur John Hickey and his company, this was a sink or float moment requiring creative solutions for survival. John is the co-founder of Tech 2 Success, an IT and Operations consulting firm that specializes in operations improvement using technology. John provides enterprise-l...

The pandemic robbed us of many things in 2020. In our communities, the COVID restrictions forced several shutdowns including that of sports programs. This was the experience of Nathan Bell, Founder and Executive Director of Park Slope United Soccer Club. To overcome this challenge and keep his business alive, he leaned on the lessons in leadership and perseverance he developed as an athlete and co...