Your Exit Squad: Real Small Business Stories

About Your Exit Squad: Real Small Business Stories

Hosts Mike Finger and David C Barnett meet with small business owners and explore the challenges of exiting a small business. We even help some owners make their business more sellable by connecting them with industry experts who can help them grow and prosper and get ready to sell.

Publisher

David Barnett

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2023

Latest episode

3 Apr 2023

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Apr 2023

   112 Moving from doer to owner.

   Tony’s back (ep 110), and his view of his business has changed dramatically. Tony and Bob (ep 111) walk us through the early steps they are taking to change Tony’s business so it can create the results he’s seeking. https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/north-indianapolis/ Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

2. 

   27 Mar 2023

   111 What a coach can do..

   Finding a direction for your small business doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intentional effort, and a few key questions. Bob Paden helps small business owners move from wasted effort to real results. Bob Paden is a YES Partner. https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/north-indianapolis/ Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

3. 

   20 Mar 2023

   110 When you need more from your small business..

   Tony was excited when he bought his auto detailing business, but he very quickly discovered that its past success isn’t enough to take him where he wants to go. How can he change the business to create the results he needs? Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

4. 

   13 Mar 2023

   109 When your exit is forced on you.

   Sometimes the small business exit doesn’t go like you hope. Tracy’s story shows how quickly an owner can go from small business bliss, to tragic tale. https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceysamlowstarr/ Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

5. 

   6 Mar 2023

   108 Small changes create dramatic impact in a smallbiz.

   Dan’s back (ep 106), and the changes in the business are pretty amazing. How did he go from waiting and hoping to creating the transition he wanted? https://coachmattcarle.com/ Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

6. 

   27 Feb 2023

   107 How does an owner learn to let go?

   What does good coaching have to do with running a business well? Matt Carle knows the answer. Matt Carle is a YES Partner. https://coachmattcarle.com/ Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

7. 

   20 Feb 2023

   106 When your start requires someone else’s end.

   Dan needs help with a business exit, but not his own. He’s ready to own the family business, but he can’t until his dad and uncle step down. What can he do to help make that happen? Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

8. 

   13 Feb 2023

   105 Why are we telling these stories of SMB Exits.

   Do you know what it takes to exit a small business? Are the things you believe accurate? In this episode the hosts tell their business exit stories, and reveal why Your Exit Squad exists. Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

9. 

   6 Feb 2023

   104 Changing how you view your small business.

   Jeff is back, and his business is changing. In this show we talk with Jeff (ep 102), and Matt (ep 103), about the changes being made at his tile laying business. Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

10. 

    30 Jan 2023

    103 How humility can create a successful business exit.

    How do you go from turning a wrench to turning around your auto shop? Today we meet Matt Baker who built, and then re-built his auto repair shop into a thriving business. Then he sold it! Matt Baker is a YES Partner. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-baker-5690575a/ Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers Episode segments Edit audio (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1tjpf3/edit)

11. 

    23 Jan 2023

    102 Exiting a Physically Demanding Small or Medium Business

    Is it your muscle, or your mind? If you own a small business in the building trades you better be ready to use both. In this show we get introduced to Jeff, who owns a small tile business. Jeff knows that his time “doing the work” is limited. So how does he change and grow the business before his knees give out?” Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Notes: Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

12. 

    17 Jan 2023

    101 The Passive Income Mirage!

    What are two ways you can successfully exit a small business? You can run it absentee, or you can sell it, or maybe you’ll need to do both? Our guests today tell their story of building and exiting a coffee shop business, first by setting it up to run independently, and then by selling it. Subscribe to Your Exit Squad video at https://YourExitSquad.com Audio feed at https://anchor.fm/YourExitSquad RSS at: https://anchor.fm/s/d91595e4/podcast/rss Business owners, apply to be a guest at https://YourExitSquadGuests.com Business service professionals, apply to be a Your Exit Squad Partner at https://YourExitSquadPartners.com Learn more about David: https://www.DavidCBarnett.com Learn more about Mike: https://www.ExitOasis.com #smallbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #smallbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smb #equity #buyabusiness #investors #sellabusiness #sellmybusiness #exitplanning #businessbroker #bizbroker #businessbrokers

13. 

    11 Jan 2023

    100 Making Your Exit Squad- behind the scenes of Season 1

    Subscribe to see episodes of Your Exit Squad when it airs at https://www.YourExitSquad.com Are you a small business owner? Submit a guest application if you want help in making your business more sellable- https://www.YourExitSquadGuests.com Consultants and Experts- Join the Squad https://www.YourExitSquadPartners.com Cheers!

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