From Angel To Exit

Scott Allison  shares the $100M mindset shift most founders miss. “At a $20, $25 million company, everybody's a generalist. You get to a hundred million dollar company, everybody's got to be a specialist.” To scale, he brought in leaders who’d *done it before*. Less on his plate, more execution. This pivot changed the game. #scalingfounders #CEOmindset #growthstrategy #teamtransformation #scalingleadership #founderinsights #businessscaling #venturegrowth #startuptoenterprise #leadershipevolution What’s been the hardest role for you to let go of as you scale? Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.

When is "enough" actually holding you back? Scott Allison  breaks down the silent trap that stalls so many founders: Complacency. You’ve hit your income goals, but does that mean the business has hit its ceiling? This is the moment growth either stalls or scales—and it all comes down to one decision. #founderlife #businessgrowth #scalingup #exitstrategy #entrepreneurinsights #foundermindset #investinyourteam #growthmindset #scaleyourbusiness #fromanglettoexit What was the moment you realized growth is a decision? Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.

Big LOI number? Don’t get blindsided in diligence. Chad Williams  shares how buyers chip away at deal value. Protect your number before you enter negotiations. Early prep = confidence and fewer surprises. Avoid the trap of deal re-trading. #founderexit #businesssale #M&Astrategy #duediligence #LOItips #exitplanning #negotiateyourdeal #acquisitionstrategy #exityourbusiness #scaleyourbusiness Has a buyer ever tried to re-trade your deal? How did you handle it? Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.

Selling your company? Chad Williams  breaks down a critical deal term. Reps & warranties = risk protection for both sides. Learn how to shield your exit and unlock full value. Understand disclosure schedules and avoid post-sale surprises. Insurance-backed deals are changing the M&A game. #businesssale #M&Astrategy #founderexit #repsandwarranties #duediligence #exityourbusiness #acquisitionstrategy #scaleyourbusiness #exitplanning #mergersandacquisitions Have you negotiated reps and warranties in a deal? What surprised you? Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.

Think your regular lawyer can handle your business exit? Chad Williams  explains why that’s a dangerous bet. Founders get one shot, but buyers have hundreds of deals behind them. Without a lawyer who lives in M&A, you risk costly mistakes. This is the reality most entrepreneurs don’t hear before selling. Are you working with someone who’s been through real exits, or just dabbling in deals? Episodes drop weekly. See the link in our bio @fromangletoexit to subscribe to the podcast and get more great content. #businesssale #dealteam #scaleyourbusiness #exitstrategy #privateequity #founderexit #maadvisor #duediligence #transactionlawyer #chadwilliams

Most successful businesses don’t start with a big idea. They start with a simple problem no one else is solving. Travis Luther, MA   shares how a frustrating search for a pillow turned into a fast-growing company. If you’ve ever wondered how to spot real market opportunities, this is the blueprint. Watch how understanding buyer pain points, search volume, and education-based marketing can turn a small insight into a scalable brand. #founderinsights #scaleyourbusiness #productmarketfit #entrepreneurmindset #businessgrowthstrategy #problemvalidation #ecommercefounder #startupstory #seoformarketers #fromangletoexit What market frustration could you turn into your next business? Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.

Too many founders confuse what they love with what the market needs. Travis Luther, MA  shares how early “passion projects” taught him the hard way: no pain, no business. Want freedom and an exit? Solve something real. #entrepreneurship #scalingbusiness #founderlessons #startupmistakes #businessstrategy #painpointmarketing #buildtosell #startupwisdom #exitablebusiness #productmarketfit What’s one “passion project” you had to walk away from, and why? Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.

The #1 leadership skill that led to a successful exit? It wasn’t strategy. It wasn’t sales. It was attracting great people. Gregg Lederman  shares how building a top-tier team wowed buyers and sealed the deal. Founders, this might be your biggest growth lever. #LeadershipMatters #ScaleToExit #FounderMindset #StartupGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #HighPerformanceTeams #CEOInsights #BuildToSell #BusinessExitStrategy #FromFounderToExit What’s your strategy for attracting A-players to your team? Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.

Gregg Lederman  built his business on integrity— But when acquisition talks got serious, silence became the strategy. The emotional toll? Heavy. The lesson? Powerful. This is the hard truth behind selling a company you love.  How do you balance honesty with legal reality in an exit? #exitstrategy #founderrealtalk #businessintegrity #scalingandexit #mnajourney #employeetransparency #founderstory #leadershipunderpressure #strategicbuyer #fromfoundertoexit Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.

Why would you tell a buyer NOT to buy your business?  Aaron Levenstadt shares the counterintuitive advice that built serious trust in M&A talks. Instead of selling hard, he laid out the reasons not to buy, and it worked. This tactic changed how he approached serious acquisition conversations. Founders, are you being too optimistic in your pitch? #MergersAndAcquisitions #ExitStrategy #FounderTips #BusinessSale #ScaleToSell #DueDiligence #StartupLessons #LeadershipStrategy #HonestLeadership #FounderToCEO What’s the most unexpected advice you’ve ever followed in business? Episodes drop weekly. Subscribe to the podcast and get more great content.