You Sold the Company… Now What? The King of Exits: Eddie Wilson on Life After the Exit #236

You Sold the Company… Now What? The King of Exits: Eddie Wilson on Life After the Exit #236 If you think a big exit will finally make you happy, this episode might change your mind. I’m sitting down with Eddie Wilson — the “King of Exits.” He’s owned 120+ companies, built the Empire Operating System used by 3,000+ businesses, launched the Aspire Tour, and feeds and educates 5,000+ kids a day through his foundation. We talk about: The journey from operator → CEO → true owner Why most founders become the ceiling in their own business How Eddie decides which companies to buy (and why he buys successes, not turnarounds) Exits, identity, and finding purpose beyond the money If you’re building, buying, or selling businesses — and you care about what it all means as much as what it makes — this conversation is for you. A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment 👉 jeffdudan.com 🏠 Learn more about franchising and what we’re building at Homefront Brands 👉 homefrontbrands.com 🔥 Explore Eddie Wilson’s work: Empire Operating System: empireos.com Aspire Tour: aspiretours.com Eddie Wilson Official: eddiewilsonofficial.com 🎙️ More episodes of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan 👉 jeffdudan.com / your favorite podcast platform #Unemployable #JeffDudan #EddieWilson #KingOfExits #EmpireOperatingSystem #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #BusinessLeadership #FounderLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessStrategy #BusinessOwner #EntrepreneurMindset #PurposeDrivenBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #ExitsAndAcquisitions #SmallBusinessGrowth #BuildToSell #FounderJourney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Emerging Trends Are Revolutionizing Business Networks in 2026 with the CEO of BNI #235 Join us on the Unemployable Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of Mary Kennedy Thompson, a leader in the franchising world. Discover how her experiences in the Marine Corps and various franchise roles have shaped her leadership style and vision for the future. Learn about the power of networking and the impact of the International Franchise Association. Visit Mary Kennedy Thompson's website and the IFA website for more insights. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation! Call to Action: Subscribe now to stay updated with our latest episodes and insights from industry leaders.  💼 Subscribe for More Business & Career Insights 📩 Follow me on Social Media for More: 👉 LinkedIn 👉 Instagram FREE COPY of Jeff's Book DISCERNMENT🔗 Homefront BrandsOther Helpful Links: 🌎Visit us on LinkedIn💻Join and be a part of On The HomefrontConnect with Jeff DudanFollow Jeff Dudan on InstagramJoin us at Homefront Brands. Build your own business starting here: 🔗 Homefront Brands Visit BNI.com Mary on LinkedIn IFA Website #Franchising #BusinessTrends #Networking #Leadership #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #FranchiseSuccess #EmergingTrends #BusinessRevolution #2026Trends #BusinessInsights #NetworkStrategy #FranchiseLeadership #BusinessDevelopment Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How GoHighLevel Became the #1 CRM for Agencies Ceo & Co-Founder Shaun Clark Explains Want better decisions and better customers? Grab a free copy of my book Discernment and see what we’re building at HomefrontBrands.com — links are in the description below. In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, I sit down with Shaun Clark, co-founder of HighLevel (Go High Level), the CRM that quietly scaled to millions of businesses by doing one thing differently: building with a community of elite marketers instead of selling software straight to small business owners. We talk about: How Shaun pivoted from selling to small businesses to empowering agencies Why HighLevel chases outcomes, not features or seats Turning missed calls into booked jobs with AI voice agents Using community feedback, idea boards, and live town halls to ship the right product The real impact of AI on SaaS, pricing, jobs, and the next wave of tools How to structure partnerships so they don’t blow up your friendships If you’re a founder, marketer, or agency owner who wants to capture, nurture, and close more business — this conversation will change how you think about software, AI, and community. A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book DiscernmentFind Out More About Jeff Dudan at www.jeffdudan.com Build your own business starting here: www.homefrontbrands.com https://www.gohighlevel.com Shaun on LinkedIn If this episode helps you, share it with a business owner or agency operator who needs better systems and better outcomes.  #HighLevel #GoHighLevel #ShaunClark #JeffDudan #UnemployablePodcast #MarketingAgency #AgencyOwners #CRMSoftware #SalesAutomation #MarketingAutomation #SmallBusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessSystems #AIPowered #SaaSFounder Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before Buying a Franchise, Watch This! WITH FRANdata's Edith Wiseman #233 I sat down with Edith Wiseman, President of FRANdata, to talk about what it really takes to build a multi-unit or even multi-brand franchise empire. With 4,000+ franchise systems out there, choosing the right brand—and understanding the risks, scalability, economics, and long-term durability—matters more than ever. If you’re exploring franchising or looking to scale, this episode is a must-watch. Full episode link in comments. Free book “Discernment”: JeffDudan.com Explore Homefront Brands: HomefrontBrands.com A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book DiscernmentFind Out More About Jeff Dudan at www.jeffdudan.com Find Out What We are Doing at Homefront Brands: www.homefrontbrands.com https://frandata.com #Franchising #Entrepreneurship #MultiUnit #BusinessGrowth #FRANdata #JeffDudan #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseInvesting #GenerationalWealth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to turn a single truck or small home-service shop into a $100M+ exit? Hit play now. In this Unemployable episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with Cameron Bawden (Green Mango, Coconut Cleaning, Hype Pharm, 1% Club) to break down delegating vs doing, crushing limiting beliefs, building sticky loyalty programs, dialing in margins, culture, and the leadership systems that let you scale without burning out. Connect with Cameron and his world: IG @cbawden, cambodden.com, hypefarm.com, coconutcleaning.com, – and if this episode helps you, share it with a founder, subscribe, and go build your own $100M story. 👉 A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment👉Find Out More About Jeff Dudan at www.jeffdudan.com 👉 Explore franchise opportunities at HomefrontBrands.com  #UnemployableWithJeffDudan #CameronBowden #ServiceBusiness #HomeServices #PestControl #HVACBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Franchising #BusinessMindset #RecurringRevenue #Leadership #ScalingUp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Franchisees Who Are Winning Big—and the Strategies You Need! | Homefront Brands Panel of the Pros Franchisees across Homefront Brands are winning big—and in this Franchise Friday segment, Jeff Dudan breaks down exactly how they’re doing it. Featuring insights from top owners Sean Raferty (Top Rail Fence Denver), Helen & Steve Holden (Temporary Wall Systems Fort Worth), Steve Moore (The Designery Greensboro), Allie Hauser (The Designery Atlanta), and Tyler Kirk (Window Hero Charlotte), this panel reveals the real strategies behind explosive franchise growth. From digital lead generation and referral partnerships to LinkedIn outreach, associations, commercial sales, and community networking, these franchisees share the exact tactics driving multi-million-dollar results in home services. 👉 A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment👉Find Out More About Jeff Dudan at www.jeffdudan.com 👉 Explore franchise opportunities at HomefrontBrands.com  #UnemployablePodcast #JeffDudan #FranchiseFriday #HomefrontBrands #Franchising #LeadGeneration #BusinessDevelopment #HomeServices #CommercialSales #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #DigitalMarketing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to Become Your Highest-Performing Self With Leadership Speaker Ty Bennett #230 Are you leaving potential on the table? In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we break down high performance vs human potential, how to redefine success without burning out, and why storytelling, failure, and family are the real levers behind peak performance and influence. We unpack how Ty built a $20M direct sales business, owns the world’s largest Ninja Warrior gym, and uses research-backed high performance frameworks to help leaders, sales teams, and entrepreneurs raise their game without losing themselves in the process. 👉 A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment👉 Explore franchise opportunities & build your own legacy: https://HomefrontBrands.com 👉 Connect with Jeff & his work: https://JeffDudan.com 👉 Book Ty Bennett or learn more about his work: https://TyBennett.com #JeffDudan #TyBennett #UnemployablePodcast #HighPerformance #Storytelling #SalesTraining #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #HumanPotential #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Motivation #NinjaWarrior Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How High Performers Start Their Day: My Exact Routine Jeff Dudan's Winning Habits #229 Start your day like a high performer. In this Franchise Friday episode, Jeff breaks down the exact morning mission that transformed his clarity, productivity, and capacity to lead—built around standards, focus, and intentional flow-state habits. 👉 Grab your free copy of Jeff’s book Discernment  👉 Explore franchise ownership opportunities at HomefrontBrands.com and see how our five brands are helping entrepreneurs build wealth and freedom. From the Five-Minute Journal to managing your calendar like a pro, this is a practical blueprint for anyone who wants to show up sharper, stronger, and more consistent in business and life. Find Out More About Jeff Dudan at www.jeffdudan.com Join us at Homefront Brands. Build your own business starting here: www.homefrontbrands.com #FranchiseFriday #UnemployableWithJeffDudan #FranchiseFriday #JeffDudan #UnemployablePodcast #MorningRoutine #HighPerformance #EntrepreneurHabits #LeadershipDevelopment #ProductivityTips #FlowState #BusinessAthlete #FranchiseOwnership #HomefrontBrands #SuccessMindset #FocusAndDiscipline #DailyHabits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The One Shift That Changes Everything P90X Creator Tony Horton Shares Longevity Lessons #228 P90X creator Tony Horton joins me on Unemployable to talk about getting fitter in your 50s, 60s, and beyond, the real connection between exercise and mental health, and why doing hard things is the secret to staying young. We get into his early days in LA as a broke mime and stand-up comic, how P90X was built to prevent boredom and injury, why variety and yoga have saved his joints, and how breath work, sleep, and nutrition beat quick fixes like Ozempic every time. Tony also shares what he’s building next — from his new “My Power” supplement line and Vitality 50+ book to Power Nation Fitness and a fresh program for people over 50 who have been left behind by the fitness industry. If you care about longevity, strength, and keeping your edge as you age, this one’s for you. Connect with Tony: tonyhortonlife.com | powernationfitness.org FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Find Out More About Jeff Dudan at www.jeffdudan.com Join us at Homefront Brands. Build your own business starting here: www.homefrontbrands.comTony's Youtube #TonyHorton #JeffDudan #UnemployablePodcast #P90X #FitnessOver50 #Longevity #MentalHealth #HomeWorkout #Breathwork #Yoga #HealthyLifestyle #DoHardThings #Nutrition #ExerciseScience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Building a Winning Franchise System Insights from Jeff Dudan & FRANdata’s Edith Wiseman Start your franchise journey today — grab a free copy of Jeff Dudan’s book Discernment by clicking the link below and visit HomefrontBrands.com to learn how to build a legacy through franchising. In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Edith Wiseman, President of FRANdata, to reveal what truly defines a great franchisor — from emerging brand risks and rewards to leadership, culture, and franchisee alignment. Discover how top franchisors build lasting success and what to look for when evaluating a franchise system. A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment Find Out More About Jeff Dudan at www.jeffdudan.com https://frandata.com  #JeffDudan #UnemployablePodcast #Franchising #Entrepreneurship #HomefrontBrands #Discernment #FRANdata #BusinessLeadership #FranchiseGrowth #SmallBusinessSuccess #FranchiseDevelopment #LeadershipMatters #EntrepreneurMindset #FranchiseOpportunities #BusinessStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.