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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 38 MIN

The Exit Strategy: How to Build a Business That Works Without You

from PRIME PEOPLE: The Strategies Behind Extraordinary Success · host Justin Konikow

Does your business actually work without you? 🚀🏗️ In this episode of the Prime People Podcast, we sit down with David Hori, a startup veteran who has navigated high-level exits to tech giants like Toyota. David doesn't think like a consultant; he thinks like a buyer. He’s here to ask the uncomfortable questions: If you stepped away tomorrow, what would break? If you are a service professional, real estate agent, or entrepreneur struggling to move from "founder-led" to "systems-led," this is your roadmap. We discuss how to extricate yourself from the day-to-day, how to simplify complex processes, and why your personal brand might actually be hurting your company's resale value. In this video, you’ll learn: The "80/10/10" Rule: How to stay involved in vision while automating delivery. Personal Brand vs. Enterprise Value: Why being the "face" of the business can be a trap. The Culture of Excellence: Lessons from Tom Brady on maintaining standards as you scale. Breaking the Revenue Ceiling: Why most businesses get stuck at $3M and how to push through. The Power of Content: How a social media presence reduces the sales cycle by 30%. David Hori is an M&A expert and acquisition entrepreneur. After years of building VC-funded startups and leading companies through major acquisitions, he now focuses on buying existing businesses and applying scale frameworks to drive massive growth. Join us for real conversations with the practitioners who are actually doing the work. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to never miss a masterclass on business and real estate. #BusinessScaling #Entrepreneurship #ExitStrategy #SystemsAndProcesses #DavidHorry #PrimePeoplePodcast #BuyBackYourTime #EnterpriseValue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your business actually work without you? 🚀🏗️ In this episode of the Prime People Podcast, we sit down with David Hori, a startup veteran who has navigated high-level exits to tech giants like Toyota. David doesn't think like a consultant; he thinks like a buyer. He’s here to ask the uncomfortable questions: If you stepped away tomorrow, what would break? If you are a service professional, real estate agent, or entrepreneur struggling to move from "founder-led" to "systems-led," this is your roadmap. We discuss how to extricate yourself from the day-to-day, how to simplify complex processes, and why your personal brand might actually be hurting your company's resale value. In this video, you’ll learn: The "80/10/10" Rule: How to stay involved in vision while automating delivery. Personal Brand vs. Enterprise Value: Why being the "face" of the business can be a trap. The Culture of Excellence: Lessons from Tom Brady on maintaining standards as you scale. Breaking the Revenue Ceiling: Why most businesses get stuck at $3M and how to push through. The Power of Content: How a social media presence reduces the sales cycle by 30%. David Hori is an M&A expert and acquisition entrepreneur. After years of building VC-funded startups and leading companies through major acquisitions, he now focuses on buying existing businesses and applying scale frameworks to drive massive growth. Join us for real conversations with the practitioners who are actually doing the work. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to never miss a masterclass on business and real estate. #BusinessScaling #Entrepreneurship #ExitStrategy #SystemsAndProcesses #DavidHorry #PrimePeoplePodcast #BuyBackYourTime #EnterpriseValue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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