Your Exit Squad: Real Small Business Stories podcast

Your Exit Squad: Real Small Business Stories

David Barnett

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.

13 Episodes

112 Moving from doer to owner.
4/3/2023
1:00:25
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
111 What a coach can do..
3/27/2023
54:47
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
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110 When you need more from your small business..
3/20/2023
1:11:44
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
109 When your exit is forced on you.
3/13/2023
1:00:15
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
108 Small changes create dramatic impact in a smallbiz.
3/6/2023
58:03
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
107 How does an owner learn to let go?
2/27/2023
49:03
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
106 When your start requires someone else’s end.
2/20/2023
1:03:17
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
105 Why are we telling these stories of SMB Exits.
2/13/2023
57:44
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
104 Changing how you view your small business.
2/6/2023
1:03:13
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
103 How humility can create a successful business exit.
1/30/2023
1:06:08
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

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