I was sitting across the table from a business owner who had just been told his company was worth half of what he expected. He wasn’t a bad operator. His revenue was solid. His team liked him. His customers were loyal. On paper, this should have been a clean deal. However, the buyer’s rep put … Read more
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
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
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
If you’re a small or mid-sized business owner trying to grow your company while staying sane, you’re not alone. Most entrepreneurs face a familiar cocktail of late-night Google searches, financial confusion, employee drama, and creeping burnout. The question keeping many of us up at night:“How do I make this business exit strategy work for me—and … Read more
If you’re a business owner, you’re likely pouring everything into your company—time, energy, resources, and heart. But what happens when all that effort is sending you in the wrong direction? What if the systems you’ve built (or haven’t built) are quietly working against you? In this episode of the Built to Exit Podcast, Jason Sisneros … Read more
If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, you probably didn’t start your business to feel trapped by it. You envisioned freedom, legacy, and maybe even a big exit one day. Yet, many owners find themselves overwhelmed, underpaid, and disillusioned after years of hustle. In Episode 27 of The Built to Exit Podcast, Jason Sisneros lays … Read more
Why “Any Fool” Can Sell More—But Only the Smart Survive You might be shocked to hear Jason say: “Any fool can sell more. You just lower the price, spend more on ads, and the sales come in. The trick is: most businesses die of indigestion, not starvation.” What does that mean? Jason’s mantra: Don’t build … Read more
How Business Owners Can Build Sustainable Profit and Plan for the Exit Are you generating impressive revenue in your business but constantly worried about cash flow? You’re not alone. In Episode 24 of the Built to Exit Podcast, Jason Sisneros digs deep into the all-too-common dilemma of being “revenue rich, cash poor.” This episode offers … Read more
Reach the Owner’s Box: 7 Strategic Steps to Build a Business That Runs Without You For entrepreneurs and business owners, the dream is often bigger than just profits. It’s about freedom. Wealth. Legacy. But far too often, that dream turns into a trap—where the business can’t function without the owner. In Episode 23 of the … Read more