The Truth About Going Public with Joe Lucosky | Seth Farbman's Podcast

Most founders think going public is the goal it’s not.In this episode, Seth sits down with Joe Lucosky, Founding Partner of Lucosky Brookman, to break down how CEOs should actually think about going public whether through an IPO, SPAC, direct listing, or not at all.Joe shares the hard truth most advisors won’t say: many companies simply aren’t ready and chasing the public markets for the wrong reasons can do more harm than good.If you’re building a company and thinking about the public markets, this conversation will change how you approach that decision.00:00 – Trailer01:20 – Introduction & Meet Joe Lucosky05:10 – The DNA of Entrepreneurs09:35 – Building a Business From Scratch14:40 – What Makes a Great Founder?20:05 – Why Most People Quit Too Early25:30 – The Power of Relentlessness31:15 – Going Public: IPOs, SPACs & Market Realities38:20 – How to Know If Your Company Is Ready45:10 – Lessons From Decades of Deal-Making49:40 – Final Advice for Founders & Closing ThoughtsSeth’s CompaniesVstock Transfer – https://www.vstocktransfer.com/Share Media – https://www.sharemedia.co/Listen to the ShowApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-farbman-on-podcast-from-startup-to-stock-exchange/id1356667808Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/54i7xkWaAALAFrUvk4WZcNConnect with SethLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstockTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbmanTwitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1About the ShowFrom Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts.Connect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1