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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 36 MIN

Episode 25: Why Great Founders Never Really Retire (with Dan Bauer, 3x Founder, Exitwise Advisor, and Marketing Strategist)

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Dan Bauer has done a little bit of everything — founder, operator, marketer, mentor, advisor — and somehow makes it all sound simple.In this episode, we talk about:Why cold outreach keeps getting harder The difference between real connection and fake familiarityWhy founders need other founders in their cornerHow to sell to pain instead of pitching featuresWhy retirement is the wrong goal for entrepreneurial peopleDan brings decades of experience across startups, consulting, brand strategy, founder mentorship, and business building — from scaling an Inc. 5000 company to advising entrepreneurs on growth, positioning, and exit strategy.Whether you’re building something from scratch, trying to find traction, or just figuring out how to stay sane while doing it, this conversation is packed with perspective.🎙 Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at commissionsales.comConnect with us:Dan Bauer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bauerdan/ Max Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/

Dan Bauer has done a little bit of everything — founder, operator, marketer, mentor, advisor — and somehow makes it all sound simple. In this episode, we talk about: Why cold outreach keeps getting harder The difference between real connection and fake familiarityWhy founders need other founders in their cornerHow to sell to pain instead of pitching featuresWhy retirement is the wrong goal for entrepreneurial people Dan brings decades of experience across startups, consulting, brand str...

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