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THE EXIT PODCAST

by Brett Dearing, Certified Exit Planning Advisor

"THE EXIT" is of podcast focused on educating business owners on the sale process of their business and the key components of maximizing the Enterprise Value of the business. A must before selling your business. Hear from skilled advisors and other business owners about how to prepare and avoid the most common pitfalls.

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Episodes

  1. Exit Session: Discover How Scott Berger Successfully Sold His Family's Business, An HVAC Service Company to a Strategic Buyer

    Join us for another enlightening episode of THE EXIT Podcast, where we explore the intricate process of selling a family business. Our guest, Scott Berger, President of Arista Air Conditioning, shares his personal journey through the complex maze of a business exit. From the initial consideration...

  2. Building Generational Wealth Through ESOPs: The Tax Benefits to Selling To An ESOP

    In the latest episode of THE EXIT Podcast, titled "Building Generational Wealth Through ESOPs," the host and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Brett Dearing, along with guest David Jasmund, Managing Director at PCE Investment Bank, explore the complexities and benefits of transitioning a business…

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  3. The Most Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Business

    Join us for a special edition of THE EXIT Podcast, hosted by Brett Dearing, where he provides essential guidance to business owners on preparing for a successful business sale. In this episode, Brett identifies the three most frequent mistakes made by business owners during a sale - inadequate...

  4. Building The Right Succession Plan For Your Business and Your Family

    The importance of succession planning for business owners cannot be overstated. It is a vital process that guarantees the continuity, financial stability, and enduring success of a business. It prepares a company for leadership transitions, whether they are due to retirement, unforeseen…

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  5. Are You Sabotaging The Success of Your Business?

    This Episode: For those business owners that sometimes find the journey of being an entrepreneur to be lonely and at times full of self doubt, this is a great episode. On this episode, we speak with Mark Taylor, Master Chair of VISTAGE on the importance of peer advisory support and...

  6. Navigating Growth: The Blueprint to Building A Successful Growth Plan

    Planning For Growth in 2024! As you start off the new year, business planning is an imperative process to the overall success of your business. In November of 2023, I presented at the 2023 Business Owner Summit where I was asked to speak to business owners on the importance of navigating revenue...

  7. The Importance Of Conducting A Quality of Earnings On Your Business Before You Sell

    On this episode, Brett Dearing and Corey Massella, Managing Director from UHY-Advisors, discusses the importance of conducting a Quality of Earnings on your business before you sell. The key benefits are: Having a clear understanding of company financials Stress test the revenue trends of your...

  8. The EXIT: CEO Founder Perspective With CEO Founder Greice Murphy

    On this special edition of The EXIT, hear from our guest, CEO, and Founder, Greice Murphy talk about her journey as a business owner leaving her native country of Brazil at 23 years old and starting one of the fastest-growing healthcare companies in the U.S. with over 13,000% growth over 10…

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  9. How Cyberattacks Can Impact The Sale Of Your Business

    Is your business being used as a trojan horse by cyber attackers to attack larger businesses, clients or service providers. On this episode our guest, Deborah Nitka, Manager at CohnReznick will discuss the fundamentals of building a functional cyber strategy for your business. Most importantly…

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  10. Increasing Net Proceeds Begins Before The Sale

    Many business owners lose the opportunity to maximize net proceeds from the sale of their business by not following this fundamental rule. On this episode of The EXIT, you will hear from Tom Theurkauf, Partner at Sun Valuation on the importance of conducting a third party valuation as the...

  11. How To Build A Successful Private Equity Partnership For Growth

    Today business owners leave 15% to 25% of their business value on the negotiating table when exiting a business. On this episode of THE EXIT you will hear from Steven Flyer, Partner at AUA Private Equity Partners about what business owners should focus on when thinking about formalizing a private...

  12. The Importance of Exit Planning: Sobel Interviews Brett Dearing On Business Preparedness

    Exit Planning for business owners is the first defense to loosing enterprise value heading into a transaction. On this episode, Brad Muniz from Sobel Accounting reverses the tables and interviews Brett Dearing on the importance of preparedness before a sale. In this episode, Brett also covers…

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  13. What Transaction Factors Can Keep You From Selling Your Business

    Many business owners are approached by interested buyers about the prospects of selling there business. At that moment it is too late to prepare your business for maximum value. In this episode, listen to some of the top transaction or deal killers that can present too much risk for an interested...

  14. Preparing Your Growth Plan For 2021

    In this podcast, host Brett Dearing and Stephen King, Founder of GrowthForce have an in depth discussion about the mistakes business owners make around growth planning and utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). They also share real examples of success by business owners that incorporate...

  15. Has The Pandemic Impacted Your Ability To Sell?

    2020, to say the least has been one of the most challenging years for business owners. Owners who were thinking about selling in 2019 but waited in the hopes of capturing a higher valuation, negotiate better deal terms or just thought they had more time, were hit with a global pandemic…

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  16. How to Have The Family Governance Conversation Around Wealth Transfer

    Listen to this telling discussion with Susan Schoenfeld, CEO and founder of Wealth Legacy Advisors LLC. On this podcast Susan will discuss the challenges business owners face dealing with multi-generational wealth and the tricky conversations around wealth transfer. Susan is a self-described...

  17. Top Concerns Business Owners Have About Phase 2 Reopening

    In this brief overview you will hear about some of the concerns shared by business owners in regards to the Phase 2 re-opening. Insperity surveyed over 3000 of their business owner payroll and benefits clients about what they are concerned about during the relaunch. You will notice that majority…

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  18. Is Your Business Sellable or Attractive to Potential Buyers?

    Many business owners run their businesses without an exit in mind. Then when the time comes to sell, they find out the way they've been running their company is not attractive to perspective buyers and if there are interested buyers they will on transact at a deep discount to market value. What…

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  19. Start Off 2018 Understanding How Exit Planning Can Increase The Value Of Your Business

    Happy 2018! Not sure how Exit Planning can benefit you as an owner or your business. Listen to this brief 16 minute podcast from host, Brett Dearing on how he utilizes his proprietary process and exit planning to unlock the value in your business and build a more efficient and profitable…

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  20. Preparing Your Business For Growth: Finding The Right Financial Partner (Private Equity)

    On this episode of The-EXIT Podcast listen to Will Dowden, Partner at KLH Capital discuss the importance of finding the right financial partnership to grow your business. Will and Brett Dearing, Certified Exit Planning Advisor will also discuss current trends in the Private Markets as well as…

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  21. The Foundation of Your Exit Strategy Begins With Tax Planning

    This podcast focuses on understanding the importance of having a sound tax planning foundation before you sell your business. Listen to Deirdre Wheatley-Liss from Porzio, Bromberg & Newman. Listen to Deirdre speak about ensuring you have the proper structure set up for the sale. Also, she shares...

  22. Issues Facing Family Owned Businesses with guest: Matthew Kerzner, MA, MS from EisnerAmper

    Listen to host Brett Dearing, CEPA and experienced professional Matthew Kerzner from EisnerAmper have a candid conversation on the issues surrounding today’s family owned businesses. Matthew will also discuss the process and resources he utilizes at EisenerAmper to assist a family owner with...

  23. Private Market Cycles: Answering the question, "Is It Still a Good Time To Sell My Business"?

    This Quick Facts Segment discusses the Private Market Cycle and helping business owners answer the question, is it still a good time to sell my business.

  24. What Do You Say To An Owner When They Ask You, " Why Should I Care About Exit Planning"?

    This is a quick clip I shared after having a meeting with a business owner who was not interested in Exit Planning and finally aske the question: "Why should I care about Exit Planning"?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

"THE EXIT" is of podcast focused on educating business owners on the sale process of their business and the key components of maximizing the Enterprise Value of the business. A must before selling your business. Hear from skilled advisors and other business owners about how to prepare and avoid the most common pitfalls.

HOSTED BY

Brett Dearing, Certified Exit Planning Advisor

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How many episodes does THE EXIT PODCAST have?

THE EXIT PODCAST currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is THE EXIT PODCAST about?

"THE EXIT" is of podcast focused on educating business owners on the sale process of their business and the key components of maximizing the Enterprise Value of the business. A must before selling your business. Hear from skilled advisors and other business owners about how to prepare and avoid the...

How often does THE EXIT PODCAST release new episodes?

THE EXIT PODCAST has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts THE EXIT PODCAST?

THE EXIT PODCAST is created and hosted by Brett Dearing, Certified Exit Planning Advisor.
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