From Corporate Burnout to a $21M “Dirty Business” Exit [Episode 221]

Is Your Business Hiding a $10M Valuation Secret? Discover the “Impossible Math” of EBITDA Multiple Zones, where scaling your profit doesn’t just add value—it multiplies it. In this episode, Marvin Karlow reveals how he transitioned from corporate burnout to a $21M manufacturing exit by mastering the gritty reality of a “dirty business” turnaround. We pull back the curtain on the “Due Diligence Death Zone,” explaining why the majority of eight-figure deals collapse after the Letter of Intent is signed. You’ll learn how to utilize the “Bad Guy” strategy to protect your relationship with a buyer, the truth behind the “Two-Week Vacation Test,” and why waiting until you are burnt out to sell is the most expensive mistake a founder can make.

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.