Episode 133: Why Most Owners Lose 50% of Their Business Value | Scaling a Business & Exit Strategy

Discover how to build a scalable, highly investable business with Josh Gould, CEO of The Big Word. Learn how to transition from working in your business to scaling an enterprise you can successfully sell for top dollar.Main Content & HighlightsIn this episode of The Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with global CEO, investor, and podcast host Josh Gould. Josh reveals why relying on your personal skills as an owner severely hurts your company valuation—and how delegating, standardizing playbooks, and cleaning up your finances can double your exit value.Key Discussion Highlights:The MBO & Scaling Journey: How Josh transitioned into leading a massive global organization operating across public and private sectors.Standardizing Global Playbooks: Why global expansion requires adapting to local markets—just like a McDonald's franchise.The AI Landscape: Why AI will supercharge content and business output without replacing core human judgment and relationships.Maximizing Valuation: How to structure your operational systems so institutional investors pay maximum EBITDA multiples when you sell.Transcript Highlight:"If you build a business around yourself, you're not an investable asset. Any institutional investor looking to scale is out... If you can't ensure that company has safe cash flow, you decrease your buyer pool and get fractions of what you should." — Josh GouldLearn More About The Big Word: The Big Word Official SiteFree Resource for Franchise QB Listeners:The Franchise QB Playbook will guide you through the process of finding your perfect franchise fit.  Free Franchise Doc:  👉https://www.franchiseqb.com/playbook#franchiseownership  #FranchiseOpportunities #OwnABusiness #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseQBContact me and my team with any questions along the way.  www.calendly.com/franchiseguyMike Halpern, [email protected]