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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 31 MIN

He Built a $2.5M Firm… Then Sold It | What Adam Shay Learned Too Late About Exits

from The Business Exit Conversation · host Andrea Michaels

In this episode of The Business Exit Conversation, Andrea Michaels sits down with CPA and entrepreneur Adam Shay, who built and sold his accounting firm after 13 years.They dive deep into what actually makes a business valuable, how to remove yourself as the bottleneck, and the emotional reality most founders don’t expect after selling.If you’re building a business with the goal of freedom—not just income—this is a must-watch.__If you're thinking about selling your business someday, this is where the real conversations happen. Join our private group for insights, strategies, and access to a network of owners focused on building enterprise value and optionality.Instagram: instagram.com/thebusinessexitconversationFacebook: facebook.com/groups/867091866057257__Listen to The Business Exit Conversation podcast (New episodes every Tuesday!)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rBhYJAv1dvMsegz4w6Glc?si=d00d1f12e80a43abApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-business-exit-conversation/id1893567584

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In this episode of The Business Exit Conversation, Andrea Michaels sits down with CPA and entrepreneur Adam Shay, who built and sold his accounting firm after 13 years. They dive deep into what actually makes a business valuable, how to remove yourself as the bottleneck, and the emotional reality most founders don’t expect after selling. If you’re building a business with the goal of freedom—not just income—this is a must-watch. __ If you're thinking about selling your business someday, this ...

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