After 30+ years of building and exiting companies, I've learned what actually matters when you're ready to sell. These 5 lessons from my exits will help you think differently about building your business and planning your eventual transition.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Check out the Exit Ready Business Assessment HERE: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment → Get the Free Exit Ready Business Training at: https://www.dubos.me/training

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → How to transition from side hustle to full-time business through strategic mergers → Why timing your exit for growth capital can accelerate your business exponentially → The importance of building employee-centric companies that create lasting wealth → How to navigate transitions from founder to employee to complete exit → What matters most when choosing buyers and structuring deals

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: → Entrepreneurs planning an exit in the next 3-5 years → Business owners looking to scale beyond their current capabilities → Founders who want to create wealth for their entire team → Anyone curious about the real experience of selling a business

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Exit Lessons 01:04 First Exit: Side Hustle to Full-Time Business 02:15 Second Exit: Selling Two Companies in One Month 04:05 Third Exit: Internet Service Provider Legacy 04:38 Fourth Exit: Public Company Acquisition 07:02 Fifth Exit: Employee-Centric Merger 09:40 Closing Thoughts on Exit Journey

🎙️ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: Jim DuBos is a serial entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience building and scaling companies. He's founded 10 companies, completed 7 successful exits, and participated in 20+ acquisitions. As a business growth strategist and exit planning expert, Jim helps entrepreneurs build valuable, exit-ready businesses while creating wealth for their entire teams.

Connect with Jim DuBos: → Website: https://www.dubos.me → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ → Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training

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Topics discussed: business exit strategy, selling your company, exit planning for entrepreneurs, serial entrepreneur lessons, business acquisition process, employee stock options, wealth creation through exits, founder to employee transition, business growth strategies, exit ready business planning, entrepreneurial journey lessons, company valuation strategies, business merger strategies, exit timing decisions, building sellable businesses

Most entrepreneurs skip the two most important steps before launching their business. Without these foundations, you'll struggle to get sales, burn through marketing dollars, and wonder why customers aren't buying what you're selling.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Free 90-Day Launch Roadmap HERE: https://www.dubos.me/training → Access Top Gun Launch Academy today at: https://www.dubos.me/academy

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → The three elements that make up a winning value proposition → Why most startups fail at articulating customer value → How to build a financial model that gets you to cash flow positive fast → The biggest mistakes founders make with revenue projections → Why being cash efficient beats raising money every time

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: → Entrepreneurs in the launch phase who want to avoid costly mistakes → Startup founders struggling to define their value proposition → Business owners who need a realistic financial model → Anyone tired of burning money on launches that don't convert

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Launch Capsule 00:28 Why Most Launches Fail 01:49 Element 1: Clear Value Proposition 02:48 The Three Components of Value Props 04:57 Element 2: Cash Flow Positive Model 06:36 Three Financial Model Essentials 08:07 Resources for Launch Success 09:32 Closing Thoughts

🎙️ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: Jim DuBos is a serial entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience, having founded 10 companies with 7 successful exits and 20+ acquisitions. As a business growth strategist and exit planning expert, Jim helps entrepreneurs build scalable, profitable businesses through proven systems and strategic planning.

Connect with Jim DuBos: → Website: https://www.dubos.me → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ → Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

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Topics discussed: startup launch strategy, value proposition development, financial modeling for startups, cash flow management, entrepreneur launch tips, business planning essentials, startup financial strategy, launch preparation checklist, profitable business launch, startup success factors, business model validation, revenue forecasting, customer value creation, startup cash management, launch execution strategy, business foundation building, entrepreneur financial planning, startup growth strategy, launch readiness assessment, business sustainability planning

Selling your business? Don't sign that consulting agreement until you watch this. I share 10 critical elements every entrepreneur needs to negotiate BEFORE agreeing to stay on as a consultant post-exit.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: → Get the Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take the Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → How to clearly define your role, scope and deliverables post-sale → Smart compensation structures including equity considerations → The "exit button" strategy that protects your rollover equity → Tax implications and ownership transfer mechanisms you must understand → Non-compete and confidentiality terms that won't restrict your future

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: → Business owners planning an exit in the next 1-5 years → Entrepreneurs currently in acquisition negotiations → Business owners who want leverage when structuring their post-sale role → Founders who want to protect their interests after selling → Anyone taking on a consulting role with their former company

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Post-Exit Consulting 00:27 Role and Scope of Services 01:54 Compensation Structure Essentials 03:15 Rollover Equity Exit Strategy 04:22 Exit Terms and Transition Planning 04:58 Confidentiality and Non-Compete Terms 05:42 IP and Work Product Ownership 06:06 Tax Implications to Consider 06:38 Board or Advisory Roles 06:58 Dispute Resolution Mechanisms 07:17 Integration with Purchase Agreement 07:41 Location and Alignment Considerations 08:24 Closing Thoughts

🎙️ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: With 35+ years as a serial entrepreneur, Jim DuBos has founded 10 companies, achieved 7 successful exits, and completed 20+ acquisitions. As a strategic advisor, Jim helps business owners create scalable, profitable companies that are exit-ready, whether they plan to sell in 2 years or 20 years.

Connect with Jim: → Website: https://www.dubos.me → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ → Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

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Topics discussed: business exit planning, consulting agreement terms, post-exit strategy, business sale consulting, acquisition agreements, exit terms negotiation, non-compete clauses, rollover equity protection, consulting compensation structure, business exit strategy, post-sale consulting role, exit button strategy, business transition planning, merger and acquisition terms, entrepreneur exit planning, exit ready business, business sale preparation, intellectual property transfer, advisory board roles, dispute resolution mechanisms