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EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 54 MIN

The 20-Employee Trap That Holds Businesses Back

from The 5 Year Exit · host Magnetic Consulting

Most founders think about selling their business when they're ready to leave. CFO and Founder of Pillar One Consulting, Cheryl Heller explains why that's usually too late.This is what buyers actually look for, the financial blind spots that quietly reduce business value, and why building a sellable company starts years before an exit is ever on the table.One of the biggest blind spots hits earlier than most founders expect. It shows up the moment their headcount crosses 15 to 25 people. That's when letting go stops being optional.Build Something Magnetic.

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