Bonus Episode, with Daniel Brainard

What actually separates brokers who grow from those who stall? In this episode, Jason Cutter sits down with Daniel Brainard of NextStep Capital to break down the foundational principles behind sustainable brokerage growth—and why many brokers struggle despite having opportunities in front of them. Daniel shares insights from his experience building in the logistics and business brokerage space, highlighting the importance of relationships, transparency, and operational discipline. The conversation also explores a critical gap in the market: buyers entering entrepreneurship without the necessary preparation, and how brokers can better educate and guide them. The episode closes with a powerful story of a deal that fell apart due to miscommunication and lack of structure, reinforcing one of the most important lessons in brokerage: trust, once lost, is nearly impossible to recover. Connect with Business Broker Growth: Website - https://businessbrokergrowth.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessbrokergrowth YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Businessbrokergrowth Take the Digital Impact Assessment - https://get.businessbrokergrowth.com/assessmentPC Get your copy of Trusted Advisor Shift (eBook) - https://businessbrokergrowth.com/contact/ Build your online presence as a business broker. Get Jason’s free Online Presence Course and learn how to create more visibility, authority, referrals, and inbound opportunities. Access it here: https://businessbrokergrowth.thinkific.com/products/courses/online-presence-course