How to Sell a Business the Right Way: Maximize Enterprise Value Before Exit [Episode 196]
Most business owners will sell only once—and many walk away with far less than they deserve. In this episode, discover why 95% of sellers never reach peak valuation, the seven deadly assumptions that sabotage exit outcomes, and how private equity buyers gain the upper hand. Learn how to prepare your business for maximum value, avoid risky deal structures, and protect your legacy with the right advisory team. If you’re planning to sell or even thinking about it, this conversation reveals the playbook for doing it right—without leaving money behind.
Selling a Business Without Losing Yourself: Mindset, Identity & Life After the Exit [Episode 189]
Most business owners dream of the day they sell and walk away — but few prepare for what happens next. This episode explores how to exit a company without losing your sense of self, identity, or purpose. Learn why fulfillment doesn’t come from money alone, and how to design your business and your life with clarity, intention, and long-term value. Discover a proven framework for building a business that not only sells but leaves you stronger, happier, and more complete after the deal is done.
Taking Your Company To New Heights Through Leadership, Mindset, And Strategic Value With Ryan Margolin – [Episode 65]
Many business owners want to grow their businesses as much as they can, but their mindsets may get in the way of doing so. This doesn’t have to be the case, though. In this week’s episode, Doug C. Brown speaks with Ryan Margolin, the CEO of Pro Hair Labs. Doug and Ryan discuss leadership, how your mindset will make or break your company, strategic value, and much more.