Dave Gerhardt (Founder of Exit Five, former CMO) chats with top marketing leaders and CMOs. Join 5,000+ members in our private community at exitfive.com.
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Founder Exit Podcasts
Welcome to THE EXIT – where the world’s most successful founders reveal how they built, scaled, and sold their companies for 8, 9, and even 10 figures. Hosted by entrepreneur, advisor, and founder of THE EXIT GROUP (http://www.theexit.group), Adrian Salamunovic, THE EXIT Podcast delivers rare, candid conversations with tech, SaaS, and e-commerce founders who’ve done the hard thing: exited. We go beyond the headlines to unpack what really happened—how the deals came together, what almost kill ...
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A strong Founder Brand is the ultimate B2B marketing channel - but building one is no easy task. Join Maximus Greenwald (Founder - Warmly,) and Dave Gerhardt (Founder - Exit Five) as they go on The Founders Quest to level up Max's founder brand ahead of Warmly's Series B raise. Each month, Max tackles a new chapter from Dave's book "Founder Brand", then returns with real results, challenges, and insights from putting the strategies into practice. Watch as Max builds his authentic voice while ...
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What really kills a deal - before diligence even starts? Buyers’ Frenzy is the podcast for founders, family business leaders, and the advisors who guide them through the emotional, financial, and leadership complexity of selling a business. Each episode unpacks one of the hidden performance risks that silently erode value - from leadership missteps and buyer psychology to outdated metrics and team misalignment. Hosted by Will Lindstrom, this series brings together experts in exit planning, v ...
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Exit-Ed: Stories from Grind to Sale Join us on Exit-Ed, the podcast where successful founders share the untold stories behind building, scaling, and selling their companies. In each dynamic episode, we go beyond the headlines to explore the challenges, strategies, and pivotal moments that shaped the journeys of entrepreneurs from each corner of the globe. From the long nights spent grinding to the high-stakes negotiations that led to rewarding exits, our guests provide practical insights, ha ...
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Level up: Sharing the mindset and skillset needed to be a leader in the 2020s MrJoe works with CEO across the world and he shares their wisdom on leadership as a MODERN CEO.
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From Angel To Exit is a business podcast exploring the entrepreneurial journey of scaling a business from raising your first round of funding to exiting. We cover the trials and tribulations that founders face, the pitfalls and pratfalls you want to avoid, as well as the joy and impact that success can bring. Join us on our next episode, where we speak about the challenges that real leaders face growing and scaling their organizations and how they’ve overcome them to achieve success and make ...
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Start. Scale. Exit. is a podcast for SaaS founders and tech leaders building real products and real companies. Hosted by Ivan Galvez, founder of Sintesys, the show explores how to scale dev teams, speed up software delivery, and build with an exit in mind — all while avoiding the pitfalls of bad hires and offshore misalignment. Powered by Sintesys, helping startups grow with top-tier talent from Latin America.
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A podcast for entrepreneurs – reverse engineering the formula for successful scale, sale and exit. Inspired conversations with world-class entrepreneurs and the specialists who support them.
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A show about life-changing business acquisitions and founders who don't follow the Silicon Valley narrative. These stories will inspire you to think differently about how you build your business. And if an exit is in your future, you'll learn practical tips about how to get there. Hosted by Alexis Grant, founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, and produced by Laura Boach.
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M&A Science, hosted by Kison Patel (Founder & CEO of DealRoom), is your go-to podcast for mastering the art of mergers and acquisitions. Each week, Kison and his expert guests from leading brands like Xerox, FastLap, and Cisco dig deep into real-world M&A strategies, offering actionable insights to optimize your M&A practice. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to the field, M&A Science provides practical advice on key topics like sourcing, due diligence, integration, divestitu ...
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How do you grow like a VC-backed SAAS company without taking on investors? What are the secrets that SAAS CEOs have that the rest of us don't? Do you want to create a lifestyle business, a performance business, or an empire? How do you scale to an exit without losing your freedom? Join the host Ryan Staley every Monday and Wednesday for conversations with the brightest and best SAAS Founders, CEOs, and Entrepreneurs to crack the code on repeatable revenue growth, leadership, lifestyle freedo ...
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Why is Tweener Madness taking over Triangle Tweener Talks? Visit https://www.tweenermadness.com to find out! A podcast for builders by builders in the Triangle. We explore the startup journey and stories with local Triangle founders, from the idea to the exit and everything in between. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and founder of the Triangle Tweener Fund Scot Wingo, and produced by Earfluence.
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The Exit - Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on https://flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/
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Unlock the secrets to building, buying, and selling businesses that thrive without you. Join Sam Penny, renowned entrepreneur, adventurer, and Coach for the Brave, as he delves into the strategies that empower business owners to scale operations, enhance valuations, and achieve true independence. Drawing from over 25 years of hands-on experience in founding, growing, and exiting multiple ventures—including the acclaimed Cheese Therapy—Sam offers actionable insights to help you: 90 Days With ...
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It’s time to shine a light on the emotional and mental challenges of life in the startup ecosystem. Join Dr. Melissa Parks, executive coach for entrepreneurs and former therapist, as she interviews founders, investors, and other professionals supporting the startup world. Learn from their personal experiences, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way, about how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of life as a founder. To get in touch with Melissa visit her website melissaparks.com
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Unlock the power of your expertise and learn how to scale your business while safeguarding what matters most. Hosted by Erin Austin, a seasoned lawyer with over 25 years of experience advising global corporations like Warner Brothers and MGM, Scaling Expertise delves into the practical strategies and insights that today’s top coaches, consultants, and B2B professionals are using to create thriving, scalable businesses. Each episode uncovers how exceptional leaders bridge the gap between deli ...
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Are you a founder looking to sell your company, or already in the process of doing so? In The Big Exit Show by Peak and NP-Hard with our hosts Johan van Mil and Anke Huiskes talk to entrepreneurs about scaling their companies and the route to making a successful exit. They bring you real stories, valuable insights, and expert advice from entrepreneurs who have successfully exited their business. Learn what to expect, avoid common pitfalls, and get inspired to achieve your own big exit! 🔥 Sub ...
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Kwik Brain is a fun, fast-paced show designed to help busy people learn and achieve anything in a fraction of the time! Your coach, Jim Kwik (his real name), is the brain & memory trainer to elite mental performers, including many of the world’s leading CEO’s and celebrities. In this easy to digest bite-sized podcast, you will discover Kwik’s favorite shortcuts to read faster, remember more, and ‘supercharge’ your greatest wealth-building asset: your brain. Whether you’re a student, senior, ...
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Obsessed with Business Operating Systems and AI, this podcast delves into the greatest operating systems in the market and the books and insights that were used to create them. 100% written and recorded using public information and AI to generate the content.
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Best way to scale? Your peers have the answers. This is the podcast for scaleup founders looking for insightful, actionable wisdom from some of the best operators around. Each week we’ll explore one secret that other founders and experts are using right now and how to implement it. It’s practical wisdom to build the company AND life you want. Hosted by renowned founder coach and advisor James Johnson. You’ve survived to £1m, now let’s scale to £10m+.
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Conversations between the venture investors and operators at Dell Technologies Capital and the people who are building what's next in enterprise technologies.
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Less than 1 in 100 Startups manage to achieve funding beyond Series D or an exit. Investors typically expect 8 out of 10 of the businesses they invest in to fail. It’s time to make building a business less depressing and scale more wisely. Tune into Making The Grade to hear first-hand experiences of venture-backed software companies in their journeys from Seed to Series B funding. Every week, we’ll be joined by Founders, Investors and senior Go-To-Market Leaders to explore the factors drivin ...
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I'm a Husband. Father of six. Wearer of fedoras. Startup co-founder (with an exit). Nonprofit co-founder. I create content about personal growth in life and leadership. This podcast is about my journey while daring greatly. I want to grow, and I want to take others with me.
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Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Mazin and Aviral.
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Welcome to Founder 2 Founder, the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for ordinary. Hosted by Sardor Umrdinov, founder and CEO of Home Alliance - a $100+ million tech-enabled home services platform operating nationwide. From bootstrapping his first business to building a horizontally and vertically integrated empire, Sardor brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and game-changers who've turned their visions into multi-mil ...
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Every founder has 1 goal: find product-market fit. We interview the world's most successful startup founders on the 0 to 1 part of their journeys. We've had the founders of Reddit, Gusto, Rappi, Glean, Cohere, Huntress, ID.me and many more. We go deep with entrepreneurs & VCs to provide detailed examples you can steal. Our goal is to understand product-market fit better than anyone on the planet. Rated one of the world's top startup podcasts.
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The Wise Exit is an open dialogue with fellow founders and former business owners sharing real stories and offering honest advice around selling their companies to some of the top acquirers in the world. Beyond the entertaining and educational exit stories, host and M&A Advisor, Todd Sullivan is here to help demystify the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) process. For example: - How much is my business worth? - What is Net Working Capital? - When should I get a Quality of Earnings analysis - Shou ...
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The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥
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On The Business Method host Chris Reynolds interviews billionaires, billion dollar founders & the world’s most successful people.
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Deep dives with founders about their highs, lows, lessons learned and stories they haven't shared elsewhere
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Welcome to Eating Glass! It's a podcast where we ask startup founders the questions no one else will. Our goal? Reveal what it's actually like to start, scale, and exit a company. Hosted by Joe Lemay, who bootstrapped his reusable notebook company Rocketbook to a $50M exit and Will Nitze, Founder/CEO at IQBAR, a nutrition company he's taken to $40M+ in annual revenue.
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Helping you be better: Mothers & Founders; Fathers & Managers; Fathers & Founders. Building children and careers with strong actionable advice for an abundance future filled with new technologies and opportunities. Real Advice from Real Entreprenuers.
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Explore the journeys of today’s most inspiring tech founders on The Engine – Founders Stories, hosted by Donna Owen, founder and fractional GTM leader at The Engine. Discover how visionary entrepreneurs overcame the “founder-led sales” trap to build predictable, scalable revenue engines - and learn how you can do the same for your business. Join Donna as she sits down with C-suite executives, startup pioneers and growth architects behind groundbreaking SaaS and fintech ventures. Each episode ...
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In 2020, we launched a podcast from Los Angeles and Latin America, to tell the human stories behind the entrepreneurial economies of the Americas. In 2024, as the world continues to change, and our challenges become more urgent, we’re evolving as well. Now, Rob will hold conversations with the world’s best “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” across all sectors of society and industry. We’ll talk with the leaders building the better world we desperately need, in order to Inspire, Educate and Empower o ...
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The original podcast for bootstrapped and mostly bootstrapped startups, this show follow the stories of founders as they start, acquire, and grow SaaS companies. Hear when they fail, struggle, succeed, and take you with them through the tumultuous life of a SaaS founder. If you like Mixergy, This Week in Startups, or SaaStr, you’ll enjoy Startup for the Rest of Us.
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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The #1 Most Practical Recruitment Podcast In the World
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Practical Pivots is the go-to source for startup leaders and investors asking, “What do we do next?”. Each episode, we talk with a wide array of experts to guide companies to disrupt the undisruptable, turn setbacks into scale-ups, and transform plateaus into pivots.
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The most prolific podcasts for business owners preparing to transition a business. From transition preparedness to tax planning or driving value through operational enhancements; The EXIT is THE podcast that provides real life insights and access to a network of experienced advisors.
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Welcome closers! The Profitable Property Management Podcast is the show for property management entrepreneurs who don’t settle for average results. Your host Jordan Muela, Co-Founder of LeadSimple, interviews a new world-class property management entrepreneur or industry expert every week and gets them to share actionable insights to help you grow your property management empire. Whether you manage 100 units or 1000, this is the show that's going to help you see the big picture and give you ...
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Every ambitious EMEA, APAC, and LATAM startup that’s positioned to disrupt an industry and become the next big thing knows that entering the American market needs to be on their roadmap. American startups received 5x more venture capital funding in 2023 alone, which means that your best shot at a successful IPO or a lucrative exit lies across the Atlantic. Welcome to Selling America - the podcast where we sit with business owners and executives worldwide to uncover their journeys into the US ...
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Strategies for Leadership Evolution: Conscious InSights offers a platform where executives and thought leaders engage in deep, meaningful dialogue to advance leadership in today’s complex environment. Each episode focuses on a carefully chosen topic, explored through unscripted and heartfelt discussions. Our conversations showcase innovative practices and explore emerging paths forward, inviting listeners to think deeply and lead boldly in an ever-evolving world. Hosted by Renelle Everett Da ...
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The brightest entrepreneurial minds discuss all that it takes – the grit, the money, the obstacles, the passion, and the humor – to build a company from launch to exit. Join in with hosts and renowned leaders, Erin Patinkin (CEO & Founder of Ovenly) and Natasha Case (CEO & Founder of Coolhaus) every Thursday for fascinating conversations about the journey to succeed in business. Produced by Eater and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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This is Higgle: The B2B Sales Club Podcast, where we bring you actionable insights about sales RFPs, Sales Negotiations and difficult Procurement discussions. It’s all about helping you win more deals, and hitting your sales quota. We talk to sales leaders, brand leaders and procurement leaders about lessons learnt on their journey to win more sales deals and get better negotiated outcomes. The podcast is hosted by Mike Lander, an ex procurement director and entrepreneur, talking to guests a ...
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Demo Day is the podcast for founders, venture capitalists, and anyone who wants to learn more about the top accelerator, incubator, and VC programs across the country. Come hear the top venture capitalists and founders in the game discuss what it takes to go from seed to exit.
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#Business and #Technology is evolving at a very fast pace. We are a team of #podcasters with a lot of experience in the Art of the #Exit, #Mergers and #Acquisitions, IPOs, Digital Transformation, etc., and Technology News in the USA and Europe.
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In 2018, Gerald Cotten, the founder of Canada's biggest Bitcoin exchange, died under mysterious circumstances during a honeymoon trip to India. His customers were told that the $215 million they'd deposited on the exchange was lost forever — because Gerry had forgotten to leave behind his passwords. But here's the thing: Not everyone believes he's dead. Exit Scam is about what really happened to Gerald Cotten and the fortune that disappeared with him.
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Ep. 6 - Nearshore Founder Story: No Loans, No VC—Just 15 Years of Grit (feat. Iago Rodriguez)
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In this global edition of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith sits down with Iago Rodríguez, a technical founder whose quiet persistence helped grow a boutique software development company into a 300-person multinational operation—and ultimately led to a strategic exit. Originally from Spain and based in Argentina, Iago shares the winding, 15-year journey…
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He Bootstrapped Wrike to $10M ARR—then exited for $2.2B. | Andrew Filev, Founder of Wrike & Zencoder
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Andrew bootstrapped Wrike and grew it from 0 to a $2.2B exit by doing the exact opposite of what every startup book tells you. No pivots. No talking to customers before launch. No narrow niche. Just 17 years of relentless focus on one problem while everyone else was pivoting every 18 months. In this episode, he breaks down exactly why bootstrapping…
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Why Most Recruitment Companies Fail to Scale: The Hard Truths From Marc & Graeme (Achieved an 8-Figure Exit & Advised 40+ Founders Since)
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In this episode, I sit down with Marc Cohen and Graeme Hubert, the founders of ConSol Partners, who achieved an 8-figure exit and have since advised over 40 recruitment founders. We unpack why most recruitment companies never scale beyond 20 heads, the common blind spots that stall growth, and the hard truths founders need to face if they want to b…
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Why Every Founder Needs a LinkedIn Strategy with Brad Zomick
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#275 LinkedIn Strategy | In this episode, Dave is joined by Brad Zomick, a B2B marketing consultant and host who has helped founders and executives build their presence on LinkedIn. Together they break down why a strong LinkedIn strategy is no longer optional for founders, it’s one of the most effective growth levers in B2B today. Dave and Brad cov…
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Founder Exit Strategy: Xavier Gury on M&A Deal Terms vs Valuation
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Xavier Gury, Founding Partner at Wind Xavier Gury, founding partner at Wind venture capital firm, brings a unique triple perspective to M&A: serial entrepreneur, acquisition target, and now investor. In this episode, Xavier unpacks the critical lessons from his three successful exits, including one transformative deal with Publicis, where he struct…
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19: Managing Mid-Performer Assets: A Tactic for Founders Facing M&A Stagnation
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Frank Williamson, CEO of Oaklyn Consulting, joins Bruce Eckfeldt to explore what happens when a business stagnates—performing decently, but not meeting growth or exit expectations. He shares real-world insights on managing misaligned cap tables, preparing for strategic exits, and dealing with investor pressure. Frank offers clear tactics to transfo…
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Ep 172: "Founder Exits; The Startup Story few tell" with Lauren Gregor
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Is an “exit” always every startup founder’s dream? What do most exits look like? What happens when your dream business becomes someone else’s? In this heartfelt conversation, Rob sits down here in Los Angeles, with Lauren Greger, founder of Rent-A-Romper, to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of building—and selling—a startup. They dive into the re…
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Episode 792 | Hot Take Tuesday: GPT-5 Struggles, the A.I. Bubble, and the Windsurf Debacle
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Is GPT-5 a real risk for SaaS founders, or just the beginning of a new chapter? In this Hot Take Tuesday, Rob Walling, Einar Vollset, and Tracy Osborn dig into GPT-5’s mixed reviews, signs of stress in the A.I. bubble, and how Windsurf’s $2.4B exit left early employees with nothing. They also unpack why returning a VC fund is such a rare (and big) …
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Guardrails of Democracy: Daniel Weiner of the Brennan Center on Authoritarianism, Election Integrity, and Legal Guardrails
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What happens when law firms, universities, and elections come under fire—and how we can all help hold the line for democracy. 🧭 Episode Summary In this timely and incisive conversation, Daniel Weiner, a leading legal expert on democracy and rule of law, joins host Corey Nathan to unpack the rising authoritarian tendencies in the U.S., how democrati…
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He quit Google, launched Rubrik—then grew to $1B ARR & a $16B market cap. | Soham Mazumdar, Co-Founder Rubrik & Wisdom AI
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Soham co-founded Rubrik by taking what he learned from building Google's data center tech to enterprises desperate for cloud migration. Two quarters later, he hit $1M ARR. And a few years later, a $16B IPO. Soham breaks down why paid pilots beat free trials, how to sell enterprise hardware before it works, and why early customers become your bigges…
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E119: From “Me” to “We”: Scaling Beyond Yourself with Alex Carter
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What happens when your brand outgrows you? Negotiation expert Alex Carter joins Erin Austin to share how she evolved from a one-woman powerhouse to the Ask For More Group expanding her impact while protecting her intellectual property. From hitting the limits of her own time to realizing “me, me, me” isn’t sustainable, Alex opens up about the real …
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Strategic M&A at Scale: Insight Partners' Buyer-Led Approach with Byron Lichtenstein
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Byron Lichtenstein, Managing Director at Insight Partners Byron brings over a decade of experience scaling M&A operations across one of the world's leading software investors. In this episode, Byron breaks down how Insight executes buyer-led M&A at scale, supporting CEOs across their 500+ portfolio companies from sourcing through integration. He sh…
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5 Minutes to Longevity & Younger Brain (Science of REHIT) with Ulrich Dempfle
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What if you could get twice the health and brain benefits of traditional cardio in just five minutes? I know, it sounds impossible. Most people think they need to spend 45 minutes on a treadmill to see real results, but the science shows otherwise. In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the smartest, most time-efficient workouts I’ve ever come …
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The Only 5 Ways to Build & Scale a Home Service Business in 2025 | Scott Slate
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Want to build a $3M+ home service business — even if you're starting from scratch? In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with Scott Slate, a 28-year industry veteran who’s helped scale dozens of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the U.S. We break down what works right now — from hiring and training, to increasing your comp…
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Exits with Integrity: Wendy Diamond on Building Businesses That Last
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit, Wendy Diamond, serial entrepreneur, …
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21: Facing a Runway Crisis? How Employee Deferrals Secured Roy Vella a Successful Acquisition
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What do you do when the dot-com bust kills your $15M funding round just two weeks before closing? In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt speaks with Roy Vella, co-founder of NetAbacus (later Rivio), who faced a sudden capital crisis in 2000. Instead of folding, he created an employee salary deferral program that extended runway and impressed potential buy…
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How B2B Marketers Are Actually Using AI for Content
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#278 Content | In this episode, Dave brings together five B2B marketers who aren’t just talking about AI, they’re actually using it to change how their teams work. Each finalist from the Exit Five x Walnut AI Sessions takes the (virtual) stage to demo their workflow, share results, and answer questions from the judges. Here’s what you’ll hear: Jill…
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The Four-Stage AI Implementation Framework: Taskmaster to Orchestration for Revenue Teams
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In this special short episode, Ryan Staley shares insights from a private presentation he delivered to Chief Revenue Officers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This "fly on the wall" style episode provides a laid-back conversation covering core AI implementation concepts, frameworks, and practical strategies for revenue leaders…
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Mastering Contract Recruitment: How to Scale From Ones & Twos to Big Project Wins with Jack Proctor
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In this episode, I sit down with Jack Procter, Regional Director at Opus, to unpack what it really takes to master contract recruitment. Jack shares how he scaled from fast-paced “ones and twos” deals to building predictable, project-based client partnerships. We dive into his playbook for hitting £17K weekly GP, the systems behind scaling beyond a…
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Elevate Your Negotiation Game Using These 6 Principles with Saad a Saad
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How can embracing friction in sales negotiations unlock more creative and effective deal-making strategies? Saad a Saad is a negotiation consultant with Corporate Visions and the author of In the Lead: Mastering Your Sales Negotiation. We explore the art of negotiation beyond mere price discussions in this episode, focusing on the nuances that diff…
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#56 We’ve Lost our Way, and we Know Better! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
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This week’s episode is a heartfelt and thought-provoking reflection sparked by a powerful conversation with Adriana Eguía, Chairperson of the Tijuana Economic Development Corporation. From the vibrant spirit of Tijuana to the broader struggles we face across borders, Rob dives deep into the critical topics shaping our world today—immigration, globa…
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Ep 174: "Tijuana; Mexico’s Entrepreneurial Frontier City" with Adriana Eguia
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Is Tijuana a forgotten immigrant town, or North American economic powerhouse? What do you get when culture, talent, and global business collide at the border? In this episode, Rob and Adriana Eguia, Chairperson of the Tijuana Economic Development Corporation, take us inside the fast-changing economic and entrepreneurial landscape of Tijuana. Once k…
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Episode 791 | TinySeed Tales s5e2: Growing Pains
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In this episode of TinySeed Tales, Rob Walling reconnects with Harris Kenny, founder of OutboundSync, to explore the rapid evolution of his SaaS business just months after transitioning from agency work. Harris shares how niching down to outbound-focused agencies unlocked sales momentum. He talks about hiring, his Salesforce breakthrough, SOC 2 pre…
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🎧 How NOT to Talk About Politics and Religion (And we got some DOOZIES to discuss!)
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Is there any escaping the "Us vs. Them" mindset? 🗣️ Episode Summary What are the pitfalls of engaging in political and religious discourse—especially on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram? Drawing from recent interactions on his posts about Israel, Trump, democracy, and faith, Corey breaks down how NOT to engage in these conversations, u…
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He Bootstrapped to $55M in Revenue—without ever having to hit 100% YoY growth. | Stéphan Donzé, Founder of AODocs
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Stéphan bootstrapped AODocs to $55M in revenue and 250 employees without taking a dime of VC money—while competing directly with venture-backed competitors. Starting as a services company in 2012, he spotted the cloud migration wave early and built document management for enterprises moving to Google Workspace. In this episode, Stéphan breaks down …
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The Strategy Behind Canva’s B2B Growth with Emma Robinson and Kristine Segrist
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#277 Growth | Dave is joined by Emma Robinson, Head of B2B Marketing at Canva, and Kristine Segrist, VP of Consumer Marketing at Canva. Together, Emma and Kristine lead the teams driving Canva’s growth across both enterprise and consumer audiences, helping the company scale into a platform now used by over 95% of the Fortune 500. Dave, Emma, and Kr…
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Startup Life, Crisis, and Chaos: Psychologist Turned Serial Entrepreneur Dr. Doug Kaufman (part 1)
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What happens when a classically trained psychologist leaves the world of academia to shift careers? For Dr. Doug Kaufman, it was to become a serial entrepreneur (obviously). Doug's story is defined by a relentless curiosity about human behavior, a series of successful ventures, and some hard-won lessons in the chaotic world of startups. In this fir…
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Golden Nugget #87 | Ashley Jones: Expert Market Knowledge, Process Control & Candidate-First Selling
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Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below: Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. ------------------------- Extra Stuff: Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxe Join 4,00…
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The 5 Silent Killers of Go-To-Market with Keji Mustapha
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Every founder thinks they’re focused on growth. But too often, hidden mistakes in their go-to-market (GTM) strategy quietly erode their chances of success. In this Making The Grade episode, we’re joined by Keji Mustapha, CMO at Partech, to unpack the 5 Silent Killers of Go-To-Market. From undefined ICPs and premature scaling, to misaligned leadersh…
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The Art of the Exit: How to Sell Smart and Buy Right with Broker Nathan Hulls
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What does it really take to sell your business for the best possible price—or to buy one without getting burned? In this episode of Built to Sell | Built to Buy, I sit down with Nathan Hulls, a seasoned business broker and exit advisor with Link Business Brokers. Nathan’s journey spans from starting his first lawn mowing business at 12, to running …
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Time Kills Deals - Why Speed & Organization Define Exit Success
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What really kills M&A deals? In this episode of Buyers’ Frenzy, Will Lindstrom sits down with Dionisio Roman III, co-founder of Next Phase Partners, to explore why speed and organization are the defining factors in exit success. Dionisio explains why time equals cost for both buyers and sellers, and how messy data, delayed responses, or lack of pre…
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Episode 790 | From Scrappy to Scalable: Evolving Your Role as a Founder
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How can you scale yourself as a founder? In this episode, Rob Walling is joined by Yaniv Bernstein (co-founder and CTO of Violet, former COO, VP of Engineering, and Google leader) to unpack how a founder’s role must change as the company grows. From writing the code yourself to leading managers of managers, they dig into the tough transitions every…
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How to Navigate the Deal Without Getting Burned
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Buying a business isn’t just about reviewing a P&L and signing a contract. Too many investors discover after settlement that they’ve inherited hidden problems—missing systems, staff departures, or a culture that doesn’t fit. In this episode, Sam Penny (aka The Impossible Guy) breaks down the biggest risks buyers face, how to spot them early, and th…
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This briefing document summarizes key themes and ideas from Arthur C. Brooks's "From Strength to Strength," focusing on the challenges of professional decline, the nature of different intelligences, the perils of success addiction and self-objectification, and the pathways to finding deeper happiness and purpose in the second half of life. Brooks a…
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Why Airbnb Is Dying & Crypto Is the Future — with Jason Lee
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From sleeping in a garage to managing 180 luxury Airbnbs and launching a $100M crypto fund — Jason Lee is living proof that vision, grit, and purpose can build massive wealth. In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, we dive deep into Jason’s journey: scaling in short-term rentals, navigating the collapse of the Airbnb gold rush, and how crypto fund-o…
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Think Like a Buyer: Valuation & Deal Structuring with Javier Enrile
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Javier Enrile, Managing Director of M&A at TIAA In this episode, he breaks down the art and science of thinking like a strategic buyer—from building proprietary deal pipelines through relationship-first sourcing to using sophisticated valuation techniques that separate intrinsic value from market noise. Javier reveals why patient relationship build…
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5 Types of Wealth: Are You Playing the Wrong Status Games? with Sahil Bloom
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What if everything you’ve been taught about wealth is wrong? Maybe you’ve been chasing the numbers in your bank account, ticking off milestones, and still feeling like something’s missing. Sahil Bloom knows that feeling—he was “winning the game” on paper, but losing in the places that mattered most. In this episode, we uncover the 5 real types of w…
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Drawing the Line: When Gerrymandering Becomes Political Warfare
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🎙️ Diving back into the gerrymandering / redistricting wars and the so-called "war on democracy." Is it a real war or political hyperbole? Corey unpacks recent redistricting efforts in Texas and California, confronts ethical and legal questions, and most importantly, discusses how we talk about these issues — especially when we disagree. From insti…
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Shark Tank to Petco: How Ben Zvaifler Turned PupBox Into an Exit
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit, entrepreneur Ben Zvaifler shares his…
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How to Evolve as a CMO: Navigating New Markets, Personas, and Business Models with Kady Srinivasan
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#276 Career Growth | Dave is joined by Kady Srinivasan, CMO at You.com, an AI-first company building infrastructure for enterprise agents. Kady has led marketing at some of the world’s most recognizable companies, including Dropbox, Klaviyo, and Lightspeed, where she scaled teams, drove massive revenue growth, and navigated ICP pivots. Now, she’s b…
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20: Struggling to Scale Your Expertise? How Thomas Michael Turned SAP Training into a 7-Figure SaaS Exit
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What happens after you sell your company for millions and walk away with no earnout? In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt sits down with Thomas Michael, a former SAP consultant turned founder who scaled an online training company and exited with a clean deal. Thomas shares how he transformed his business into a subscription model, prepared for acquisiti…
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The Super Agent: One AI Tool to Rule Them All?
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In this conversation, Ryan Staley and Wen Sang discuss the innovative capabilities of Genspark's AI agents, exploring how they can assist knowledge workers in various tasks, including building websites and conducting research. Wen shares insights into the functionalities of GenSpark's Super Agents, their real-world applications, and the future of A…
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What Clients Actually Want: Shocking Insights From the Agency-Client Benchmark Report 2025 with Remeny Armitage
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What are the surprising findings about client awareness of agency services, and how can agencies bridge this gap? In this episode, I sit down with Remeny Armitage once again, Founder of Brilliant and Human, to discuss the intricacies of client-agency relationships. Remeny's extensive research reveals a surprising gap: 40% of agencies acknowledge th…
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Ep 136: Disbursing Loans in 30 Seconds ft. Fine
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Join us as we talk to Akshay Mehrotra, the Co-Founder & CEO of Fibe.India (Formerly EarlySalary) about their story.Akshay holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. He has led marketing and corporate communications at Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, served as Chief Marketing Officer at Policybazaar and Big B…
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#55 Curiosity for the Win | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
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This week, we’re diving deep into what just might be one of the most powerful forces driving impact and innovation: curiosity. Joined by the incredible Allison Byers, CEO of Scroobius and a true expert in Venture Capital equity and accessibility, we explore what it means to think entrepreneurially about the biggest challenges facing our world today…
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