Could This New Coffee Acquisition Be the Starbucks Killer?

Exit Strategy

Why Exit Strategy Matters for Every Business Owner Are you a business owner who feels overwhelmed, underpaid, and stuck working in your business instead of on it? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly who Jason Sisneros speaks to on The Built to Exit Podcast. In Episode 37, “Peet’s Coffee, Keurig, and Strategic Business Exits,” … Read more

The Lie Kills Dreams: From Survival Mode to Financial Freedom

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Why Survival Mode Keeps Business Owners Trapped Every entrepreneur starts with a dream: financial freedom, more time with family, and a legacy that outlives them. But for most business owners, that dream gets buried under payroll stress, shifting markets, and sleepless nights. Jason Sisneros, host of the Built to Exit Podcast, calls this trap Survival … Read more

The Four Emotions That Will Make You Rich… And Four That Will Ruin You: Key Business Insights from Jason Sisneros

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The True Cost—and Payoff—of Emotional Mastery in Business Ask anyone who has started, scaled, or sold a business and they’ll tell you: business isn’t just a numbers game. If success were as simple as spreadsheets and calculators, everyone with an MBA would be wealthy—and the trenches of entrepreneurship wouldn’t be littered with failed startups. In … Read more

AI Business Strategy: How Flexible Hardware is Cutting AI Costs (An Interview with Justyn Hornor of I/ONX)

AI Business Strategy

If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably lost count of the AI headlines cluttering your newsfeed. Most are recycled jargon, hype, or outright misinformation. For leaders who want to build companies that last, adopting a clear AI business strategy and finding real-world, actionable insights is rare. That’s why the recent episode of Jason Sisneros’s Built … Read more

Built to Exit: How to Prepare Your Business for a Profitable Exit

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If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely fielded more than a few emails or LinkedIn DMs with the same catchy opener: “Have you considered selling your business?” It’s thrilling to imagine a big payday after years of hustle. But as Jason Sisneros—seasoned entrepreneur and host of the “Built to Exit” podcast—explains, the real path to … Read more

Broker Trap:7 Brutal Mistakes Business Owners Must Avoid

Broker trap

If you’re a business owner eyeing the horizon for an exit, there’s one universal truth you absolutely cannot ignore: Everybody exits. The only question is—how? In Episode 33 of the Built to Exit Podcast, Jason Sisneros unpacks the harsh realities behind selling a business, shining a light on what he calls “the broker trap.” This … Read more

Business Valuation: 7 Powerful Strategies No One Else Will Tell You

Business valuation

If you’re a small or mid-sized business owner scaling fast, thinking about selling, or just curious—“What’s my company really worth?”—this blog is for you. In the latest episode of the Built to Exit Podcast, Jason Sisneros breaks down business valuation with hard-won insights most consultants don’t have and gurus won’t admit. Jason has bought, sold, … Read more

Great Theft of Wealth: 7 Brutal Truths Most Business Owners Ignore

great theft of wealth

If you’re a business owner, you’ve heard the hype: “The greatest transfer of wealth in history is happening now.” But behind the scenes, something much darker is unfolding for most small and mid-sized companies. What’s really happening is the great theft of wealth—a widespread loss of value, legacy, and financial security for owners who never … Read more