Best Concept To Exit Podcasts (2025)

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434: Building a Sustainable Outdoor Brand: How LIVSN Designs Found Success 29:28

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sat down with Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, founder of LIVSN Designs, a Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company with a mission to create high-quality, versatile clothing for outdoor enthusiasts who value experiences over possessions. Andrew’s vision for LIVSN is clear:…

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16 - Transforming Real Estate by Returning Value to Buyers, Sellers, and Agents with SWYVVL's Chad Link and Rob Brower 30:09

3h ago30:09

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with SWYVVL's Co-Founder and CEO, Chad Link, and Co-Founder and CTO, Rob Brower. Chad and Rob discuss SWYVVL, a startup aiming to disrupt real estate platforms like Zillow by eliminating high referral fees. Chad shares his industry experience and Swyvvl’s mission to r…

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433: Reinventing Private Aviation Staffing with Tyler Flagg and Flying Company 28:34

8d ago28:34

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, host Daniel Koonce sits down with Tyler Flagg, founder and CEO of Flying Company, to discuss his mission to transform private aviation and put Bentonville, Arkansas, on the map as an emerging aviation tech hub. Tyler shares his unique journey from failed child actor to fourteen-year Air Force pilot…

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15 - Unlocking Business Growth: The Power of Connection Expansion and AI Integration with Devin Sizemore Consulting's Devin Sizemore 20:22

5h ago20:22

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Consultant, Connector, Bestselling Author, and Speaker at Devin Sizemore Consulting, Devin Sizemore. Devin shares his unique networking methodology focused on building strategic business connections rather than traditional sales. He discusses how integrating …

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Episode 165: Shaping Your Financial Story. Preparing for Life After the Exit. 39:12

9d ago39:12

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We would love to hear what you have to say about this episode. Please send us a text. This episode continues the financial planning of the entrepreneur as Jim and Matthew pick up in Stage 3 of their four-part process: Shaping Your Story. WIth Jim fresh off an Alice Cooper/Judas Priest concert and Matthew a Vermont fall-foliage wedding, the guys exp…

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2: The Transship Story: A Journey from Cold Storage to AI-Powered Shipping with Amit Hasak 15:18

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Summary In this episode of the Fuel Podcast, Grace Gill sits down with Amit Hasak, CEO of Transship Corp, to dive into the challenges and innovations reshaping the logistics and supply chain industry. As a seasoned supply chain logistics professional, Amit recounts his two-decade journey running a cold storage warehouse in Chicago. His deep involve…

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14 - The Impact of AI on CAD Design: What Every Inventor Should Know with CADdesignhelp.com's Scott Tarcy 12:29

2h ago12:29

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the President and Design Engineer at CADdesignhelp.com, Scott Tarcy. Scott shares his journey from corporate mechanical engineer to entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and successes of running his own CAD design business. He highlights notable projects, inclu…

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432: Transforming How Locals Connect with NWA Patio Community 32:38

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sit down with Patrick Pulliam and Thomas Burkholder, founders of the NWA Patio Community, to explore the power of building meaningful connections through local social events. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into both Patrick and Thomas’s origin stori…

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13 - How AI and Personal Values Are Revolutionizing the Way We Choose Stocks with SSP Software's Jaden Sterling 24:53

17d ago24:53

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CEO of SSP Software, Jaden Sterling. Jaden shares his journey from Wall Street to founding a SaaS company that helps investors pick stocks using AI and personal values. He discusses challenging the diversification myth, scaling his business globally, leveragi…

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Episode 164: The Entrepreneur's Clarity and the Right to Say "No". 39:28

26d ago39:28

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We would love to hear what you have to say about this episode. Please send us a text. This episode, your hosts, Jim Gebhardt and Matthew Grishman explore the intertwining of financial planning with personal growth, emphasizing the impactful role gratitude plays in their process. They'll discuss the efficiency of the clarity compass, their approach …

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12 - Where AI Meets Blockchain: The Future of Investment Underwriting with SmartBlocks' Mark Fidelman 11:07

28d ago11:07

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CMO and Advisor at SmartBlocks, Mark Fidelman. Mark shares his journey from real estate to crypto, the platform’s approach to regulatory compliance, and the integration of AI to streamline underwriting. He discusses tax strategies, such as 1031 exchanges with…

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27: De ONG a Startup: El viaje emprendedor de Diego Angarita 54:27

1M ago54:27

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Summary En este inspirador episodio de Querido Emprendedor, Ignacio Balderrama conversa con Diego Angarita, un gerente de producto en Walmart con una trayectoria única que combina emprendimiento, trabajo en organizaciones sin fines de lucro y una profunda conexión con la comunidad latina. Diego relata su labor en Massachusetts con jóvenes puertorri…

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11 - The Future of Wealth Transfer: How AI Can Help You Minimize Tax Liabilities with Capital Gains Tax Solutions' Brett Swarts 15:23

1M ago15:23

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, Brett Swarts. Brett shares his journey from real estate brokerage to helping clients minimize tax liabilities through strategic exits. He discusses leveraging AI and automation tools like ChatGPT and Gumloop to streamli…

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A Studio Outtake With Guest, Grace Gebhardt. 6:51

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We would love to hear what you have to say about this episode. Please send us a text. Hear what happens when host, Jim Gebhardt invites his daughter to comment on her perception of the content of the show, some of her lived experiences as a family member during some very challenging financial times, what her outlook is as the daughter of a holistic…

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Episode 163: Unpacking Your Story - An Entrepreneurs Journey From Scarcity to Security. 42:33

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We would love to hear what you have to say about this episode. Please send us a text. This episode, hosts Jim Gebhardt and Matthew Grishman dive into the concept of work-life balance and reflect on their own journeys towards financial confidence. They discuss the importance of gratitude, building meaningful relationships, and finding clarity in fin…

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10 - Outreach Made Easy: Why the Sales Rep Crossed the Road to Automation with BDR.ai's David Bush 22:29

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CEO at BDR.ai, David Bush. David shares how he and his brother acquired a successful company in 2024 and applied AI-driven processes to scale growth, personalize outreach, and replace costly sales roles. He discusses overcoming tech stack challenges, the impo…

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26: Logística Y Pasión Al Servicio Social: El Desafío De Llevar Alimentos A Quienes Más Lo Necesitan 41:24

2M ago41:24

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Summary En este inspirador episodio de "Querido Emprendedor", tenemos de invitada a Nicole Guerrero, una joven boliviana que desde los 21 años ha liderado una revolución social y ambiental en Bolivia. Nicole es la fundadora del Banco de Alimentos de Bolivia, una organización que transforma el desperdicio de alimentos en esperanza para miles de pers…

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9 - Coaching Success: How to Navigate Change and Pivot with Purpose with Tricres' Rebecca Bonnington 14:41

1M ago14:41

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CEO at Tricres, Rebecca Bonnington. Rebecca shares her journey of building a scalable coaching model, including early setbacks with tech solutions and her pivot to training coaches using her proprietary methodology. She discusses leveraging AI—such as her "BB…

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Episode 162: Entrepreneurial Wealth Assessment - Fulfillment Beyond the Financials. 36:34

2M ago36:34

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We would love to hear what you have to say about this episode. Please send us a text. What if the relentless pursuit of wealth is actually keeping you from enjoying it? Join, us, Matthew Grishman and and Jim Gebhardt as we navigate the delicate art of balancing financial success with life’s simple pleasures. We'll explore the transformative concept…

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431: Inside Peanut Pupper: Turning Customer Needs Into a Growing Pet Startup 45:39

2M ago45:39

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sit down for an engaging conversation with Daniel Schroeder and Brent Reader, co-founders of Peanut Pupper, a startup helping anxious dogs with their CBD products. The conversation explores how Peanut Pupper began, what sets it apart, and how its founders are co…

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8 - Fail Forward: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success with AI with Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.'s Colin Campbell 43:18

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Owner, Operator, and Author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat., Colin Campbell. Colin shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of learning from failure, building profitable businesses, and not chasing unicorn status. He explores…

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430: Bringing Italian Wine Culture to Northwest Arkansas with adwinesor 37:26

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine are joined by Yulia Batalina and Paolo Piraino, co-founders of adwinesor, a company offering curated wine experiences in NWA. With a shared passion for innovation and problem-solving, Paolo and Yulia have positioned adwinesor as a promising player in the intelli…

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Episode 161: Entrepreneur's Personal Planning Series Wrap-Up. 53:31

2M ago53:31

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We would love to hear what you have to say about this episode. Please send us a text. This episode, your hosts, Jim Gebhardt and Matthew Grishman really get their arms around the entrepreneur's journey as they wrap up the series for entrepreneur's personal planning. This is perfect for that time when the business gets sold or there's an exit and th…

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7 - Overcoming Bottlenecks: Strategies for Scaling Your Business with Smart Technology Choices with Stephan Smith 33:04

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Founder, Fractional CTO, and Tech Enabler, Stephan Smith. Stephan shares his unconventional career journey, lessons from building and losing a biotech startup during COVID-19, and his shift toward low-code, no-code, and AI-driven consulting. He discusses the …

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429: Mastering Soft Skills for Startup Success with Permjot Valia 29:14

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, host Caleb Talley and Grace Gill are joined by Permjot Valia, co-founder of Nava Develop Inc., who offers listeners a masterclass in entrepreneurship and investment. Permjot, known for his keen business acumen and international venture capital experience, shares his unique perspectives on what it t…

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6 - The Future of RFPs: Why AI Matters for Small Business Success with Breeze Docs' Mark Shriner 40:14

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Co-Founder and CEO at Breeze Docs, Mark Shriner. Mark shares his entrepreneurial journey, the creation of Breeze—a generative AI platform helping SMBs efficiently respond to RFPs and RFIs—and insights on the challenges of raising awareness, competition, and t…

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428: Empowering Neurodiverse Young Adults with Lori Hull 26:32

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, host Daniel Koonce sits down with Lori Hull, founder and president of Spectrum Independence Living, better known as SpIndL. Lori shares her inspiring journey as a parent of a young adult with autism, the struggles she’s faced finding support services, and her determination to create real change in …

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5 - Build Less, Validate More: The Startup Power of Customer Discovery with Wildfire Labs' Todd Gagne 22:35

2M ago22:35

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Co-Founder at Wildfire Labs, Todd Gagne. Todd shares his journey from early startups to leading Wildfire Labs, which helps founders with deep domain expertise build scalable software businesses. He explains how AI and workflow automation streamline customer d…

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Episode 160: Personal Planning. A Practical, Proven Process for Entrepreneurs. 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

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We would love to hear what you have to say about this episode. Please send us a text. This episode, the guys dive deep into the concept of 'Life 3.0,' an era post-business exit where entrepreneurs can create meaningful, fulfilling lives into what some may call retirement. They discuss the importance of personal planning alongside business and finan…

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427: Real Estate, Culture, and Northwest Arkansas’s Future with Marshall Saviers 30:40

3M ago30:40

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Caleb Talley, and Jeff Amerine welcome Marshall Saviers, CEO and President of Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners, for an in-depth conversation about commercial real estate, entrepreneurial timing, and building community in Northwest Arkansas. Marshall’s journey is rooted in re…

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4 - Automating Your Business: Is Your Workflow Ready for a Robot Assistant? with Vit Lyoshin 13:49

3M ago13:49

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with Vit Lyoshin. Vit shares his journey from IT and business intelligence to launching the startup, detailing several pivots and their focus on building a no-code, AI-powered platform. He discusses strategies for gaining early adopters, using AI tools in development,…

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25: El Arte Y Ciencia De La Apicultura: La Pasión Por Las Abejas Con Laura Arce 42:41

3M ago42:41

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Summary En este episodio de Querido Emprendedor, Ignacio Balderrama conversa con Laura Arce, apicultora de Costa Rica. Laura estudió apicultura tropical en la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, donde aprendió el cuidado, manejo y beneficios de las abejas y sus productos, como miel, propóleos, polen, jalea real y veneno, todos con propiedades salud…

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3 - Unlocking the Future: How AI is Revolutionizing the Consulting Industry with Consulting Success' Michael Zipursky 25:30

3M ago25:30

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CEO and Co-Founder at Consulting Success, Michael Zipursky. Michael shares insights on how consulting and coaching business owners can leverage AI, software, and workflow automation to scale their businesses. He discusses the evolution of Consulting Success, …

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Episode 159: Entrepreneurs Empowered. The Essential Guide to Personal Planning Before Retirement. 49:18

3M ago49:18

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We would love to hear what you have to say about this episode. Please send us a text. Emphasizing a departure from the traditional concept of retirement, Jim Gebhardt and Matthew Grishman dive into the paradox of entrepreneurs' disdain for conventional retirement and the need for holistic personal planning. They highlight the importance of clarity,…

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From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Stephanie Cartin’s Real Advice on Building, Balancing, & Belonging 35:08

3M ago35:08

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What does it really take to leap from a stable corporate job to building a thriving business, all while balancing life’s toughest challenges? In this empowering new episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell is joined by Stephanie Cartin—serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Socialfly, and leader of the Entrepreneista League—for a candid conversation …

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426: Building Enterprise Value for Entrepreneurs with Steve Toth 41:38

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Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Caleb Talley, and Jeff Amerine are joined by Steve Toth, CEO of Crestline Leaders, a company helping high-capacity leaders move their enterprises forward. Steve’s entrepreneurial journey is as hands-on as it gets. He chronicled his early days rebuilding Volkswagen motors before…

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2 - How to Communicate Value: Shifting from Features to Benefits in Your Startup with FeelTheBoot's Lance Cottrell 21:44

3M ago21:44

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Chief Executive Boot at FeelTheBoot, Lance Cottrell. Lance shares his journey from astrophysics to entrepreneurship, detailing his company’s pivot from consumer privacy to serving federal agencies. He emphasizes the importance for founders to focus on the pro…