Best Exit Coach Bill Black Podcasts (2025)

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John Ferris - What's in Your Playbook? 19:11

17d ago19:11

19:11

John Ferris, CEO of inVision Edge, a management consultancy focused on helping organizations innovate and grow. John has a mission to help leaders and organizations do great things — whatever their definition of greatness is. He shares tips and ideas and explains the The Playbook Edge System, a do-it-yourself strategic planning framework designed t…

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Build Your Business on a Solid Marketing Foundation - Bruce McCombs 20:00

21d ago20:00

20:00

Bruce McCombs, Mentor with SCORE in Orange County, discusses tips and ideas for building your business based on a solid marketing strategy.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Being Proactive About Business Owner Relationships Could Save Your Business - Michel Zelnick 20:00

18d ago20:00

20:00

Did you know that most business owner relationships suffer from a lack of communication? However, with a proactive approach Business Owners can help preserve and protect their business value by addressing conflicts and lack of communication early. Michel Zelnick, Business Therapist and Founder of The Zelnick Group, offers valuable tips and insights…

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Lynne Strang - The Advantage of Being an Entrepreneur at an Older Age 20:16

21d ago20:16

20:16

Lynne Strang explains the benefits of being an entrepreneur at an older age. The main advantage? Who you know.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Ed Eppley - Stop Oscillating and Start Focusing 19:39

23d ago19:39

19:39

Ed Eppley, Owner of The Eppley Group, has worked it from all angles, and he shares important information for leaders of all sizes of businesses. He's also got a book out called "Let's Be Clear"By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Morrie Shechtman - Ending Mediocrity in the Workplace 46:37

27d ago46:37

46:37

Morrie Shechtman is a Chairman of Fifth Wave Leadership, a company that deals the Human Capital Consulting. Today, he will discuss the topic of ending mediocrity in business. Questions Answered: 1) What's the only competitive advantage left? 2) Why do most leaders and their companies underachieve? 3) Why are there no "business problems"? Contact In…

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Doug Gray - Objectives + Key Results (OKR) Leadership 21:39

25d ago21:39

21:39

Doug Gray, PhD, PCC has always focused on outcome-based leader development. He has worked with over 10,000 leaders in multiple business sectors, schools and colleges, families and non-profits. Since 1997, as CEO of Action Learning Associates, www.action-learning.com, his consultancy guarantees results using the globally validated AD-FIT protocol in…

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Nada Lena - EQ and Why Your Success Depends on It 22:10

27d ago22:10

22:10

Get a pen and notepad ready for this next interview with Nada Lena, Founder of Rise Up For You. Nada is in the business of personal and professional development, and learned quickly that success is largely dependent on people. She began as a globally touring singer and dancer, eventually becoming an executive, and ultimately starting her company. B…

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Chuck Blakeman - Why Employees are ALWAYS a Bad Idea 21:03

30d ago21:03

21:03

Chuck Blakeman discusses re-evaluating our business structure to maximize efficiency and decision making.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Chuck Gallagher - Every Choice Has A Consequence 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

Chuck Gallagher is President of the Ethics Resource Group. Today, he will discuss our daily choices, and how every choice has a consequence. Questions Answered: 1) How did your choices in life change your life?2) If you had it to do over again, would you have made the same choices?3) You are open about your prison experience, what have you learned …

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Ken Sanginario - Road Mapping Your Business To It's Maximum Value 17:41

1M ago17:41

17:41

Ken Sanginario is the Founder of Corporate Value Metrics, LLC and he has developed a cloud-based tool to help business owners increase their business value by 50-100% over the next 3-5 years. Go to his website to find out about the "Value Opportunity Profile".By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Chris Dirkers - Working ON Your Business vs, Working IN Your Business 20:24

1M ago20:24

20:24

Chris Dirkers is an Action Coach and Solutions Expert. He shares some excellent ideas and tips for business owners who are thinking about preparing for their business transition and exit.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Stuart Friedman - The Company is Only as Strong as Its Culture 27:08

1M ago27:08

27:08

Click here to read this episode's transcript. Stuart Friedman, President of PMA Progressive Management Associates, is an expert on improving workplace culture. After effectively helping a Fortune 500 company build a cohesive and strategic business model, he decided to start PMA. He now focuses on helping a number of the 10 million small businesses …

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Common Growth Obstacles - Richard Munro 24:16

1M ago24:16

24:16

Richard Munro of Newport Board Group discusses several obstacles to Growth that he sees in Companies he consults with.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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John Bly - Cracking the Code to Mergers & Acquisitions 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

John Bly is a Co-Managing Member of LBA Haynes Strand, LLC. Today, he will be discussing the topic of Mergers & Acquisitions. Website: www.lba-cpa.com Email: [email protected] Exit Coach Bill Black

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Vince Mastrovito - Family Business Insider/Outsider Dilemmas 25:17

1M ago25:17

25:17

Vince Mastrovito of Prometis Partners, Inc. shares valuable information regarding some of the issues family businesses face and their solutions.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Dyanne Ross-Hanson - Key Employee Incentive Plans - Why You Need Them and Critical Design Elements (I1817) 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

Dyanne Ross-Hanson, Founder of Exit Planning Strategies, LLC, works with owners of privately held businesses to develop intentional ownership transition plans. She started Exit Planning Strategies, LLC, 10 years ago and has 30+ years of experience in the financial services industry. This work is Dyanne’s passion, and she considers objective expert …

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Ken Sanginario - Sales Growth Does Not Always Translate to Sale Growth 1:00

2M ago1:00

1:00

Sometimes growing sales is counterproductive to growing the sale value of your business. Ken Sanginario explains.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Jamie Leno Zimron - Stress Less / Prosper More: Effortless Power for Unprecedented Success! (A3118) 20:12

2M ago20:12

20:12

Jamie shares her incredible life journey with us and shares great lessons she has learned along the way. Dynamic Peak Performance training, consulting and speaking - with a unique integrative approach blending psychology, body-mind fitness, professional golf and martial arts expertise, and entrepreneurial energy. Questions answered: 1) Your work is…

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Tom Schwab - What is Your Differentiation Strategy? 19:51

2M ago19:51

19:51

In this noisy digital world, you can’t break through the noise, you just add to it. Instead, you need to get in on the conversation where your ideal customers are already listening. As a Navy veteran who ran nuclear power plants, and an inbound marketing engineer, Tom Schwab has a refreshingly unique approach. He focuses on time-proven strategy, th…

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Pat Kramer - Press Releases: The Who, What and When 0:52

2M ago0:52

0:52

Pat Kramer, Writer - Writer For Hire, shares insights about the ideal times to send out a Press Release for maximum exposure.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Ben Griffin - Exit Strategies: The Mental Game (H0417) 20:43

2M ago20:43

20:43

Ben Griffin is the Chief Visionary of CEOIQ, a company that provides Executive Coaching, Peer Advisory Group Programs, Strategy and Team Alignment workshops for Entrepreneurs and their Leadership Teams. Questions Asked: 1. How long does it take to plan and execute an exit? 2. What's the biggest mistake you see entrepreneurs make when preparing to e…

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Paul West - Good Busy vs Bad Busy. Why Business Owners Get Stuck in the Trees and Not the Forest 21:42

2M ago21:42

21:42

Having advised numerous business owner families, Paul West shares his insight on some key personal mistakes business owners miss out on due to focusing on wrong activities. Paul received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earned his MBA from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Paul and his wife, Courtney, have three chi…

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Doug C. Brown - 10 Ways Your Company Can Expand Its Revenue 23:04

2M ago23:04

23:04

Business Success Factors is a consulting, coaching, and training company that helps companies to increase their sales revenue growth. Here are a few questions Doug answers in today's interview: 1. What is the number one mistake that you see companies making with their sales that impede or stop their growth? 2. Do you ever see a CEO or executive blo…

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Chris Bond - Surviving the Founder is A Key to Business Transfer 1:09

2M ago1:09

1:09

Chris Bond of Murphy Business Financial Corp. discusses a recent business sale and the common needs of businesses to "survive" the founder to transfer successfully. Transcript: Chris: Surviving the exit of the founder or the operators, that's the biggest key, and every client project I work on is heavily weighted toward good will, so the value is o…

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David Sherak - Who Buys Who Out In Your Buy-Sell? 1:30

2M ago1:30

1:30

David Sherak discusses some of the many provisions of a Buy-Sell agreement to consider, especially the impact on your family and Estate Planning and Banking Relationships.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Adrianna Smith and Lana Hout - Key Factors to Drive Up Business Value 21:41

2M ago21:41

21:41

Adrianna Smith and Lana Hout, Provisors members and Brokers at First Choice Business Brokers, specialize in industry-agnostic business sales for transactions under $25M. After meeting at USC, they found themselves continuously applying for the same finance jobs and eventually working at competing firms. They briefly worked at the same firm and ulti…

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Janna Hoiberg - How to Be in Business With People You Love (Without Hating Them) 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

Janna Hoiberg discusses tips and ideas for Family businesses. This time, we focus on challenges of preparing the business and family members for leadership transition.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Steven Goodman - The Human Side of Exit Planning 20:59

2M ago20:59

20:59

Click here to read this episode's transcript. Steve Goodman, CEO and Founder of SHG Planning, has over 30 years of experience in business succession planning. His firm specializes in high-end, sophisticated business succession, estate planning, for high and ultra high net worth individuals. Steve enjoys the uniquely interesting challenge that comes…

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Brian Kinahan - Run Your Business Like You’re Going to Sell It...Even If You’re Not (E0518) 18:14

2M ago18:14

18:14

Brian Kinahan is a business coach who helps CEOs and business owners improve business performance and prepare for an eventual sale or generational transfer. His philosophy: run your business like you're going to sell it, even if you're not. Questions Asked: 1) Are there steps an owner can take in the short term to increase the selling price of a bu…

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Craig James - Build Your Business Value with the Help of Your Peers 22:16

2M ago22:16

22:16

Craig James shares his tips and insights about how CEOs can benefit from getting involved in Peer groups. Contact Craig at [email protected] Exit Coach Bill Black

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Scott Bornstein - Memory Power: Your Secret Weapon 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

Scott Bornstein is a Chief Memory Training Expert at MemoryPower. Grab a notebook for this one, memory training is a universally useful skill and everyone can benefit from this information. Scott’s expertise is in making memory and recall as easy as possible for business leaders, managers, and sales people. Not only is it important to learn to reme…

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Peter Sieffert - The Importance of Knowing the Enterprise Value of Your Business Before you Exit (J2117) 24:48

2M ago24:48

24:48

Peter Sieffert is the Owner of Swiss Avenue Partners San Diego, a company focused on helping business owners grow enterprise value in preparation for sale, acquisition, or transition. Today, Peter will discuss why you should know the enterprise value of your business regardless of when you are thinking of an exit. Questions Discussed: 1) Why should…

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Jim Jubelirer - Have You Had Your Daily Huddle Today? 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

Jim Jubelirer of Jubelirer Results Group works with business owners on scaling up their business. Being around business his whole life, Jim has seen plenty of highs and lows, but he’s always been following how business and people work. Industry agnostic, Jim works with clients globally to increase value while practicing a very holistic approach. Ad…

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Leslie Hassler - Become the Chairman of the Board of Your Life (E0417) 20:16

2M ago20:16

20:16

Banish Your 5 Time Demons! How to get 2 hours back in your day, everyday! How would it feel to have more hours in your day? What if there was a way NOT to get lost in the vortex of your busy life? It is possible to add more time to your day and get more done? Join Leslie Hassler with Your Biz Rules ™ for this powerful, tip-packed class where she wi…

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Mike Carter - Making Business Valuation Accessible & Affordable (K0617) 24:33

2M ago24:33

24:33

BizEquity's Valuation as a Service (VaaS)TM system was created to democratize business valuation knowledge for all business owners and the advisors who serve them. Our vision is to value every private business in the world and to make business valuation affordable, accessible, and real-time, thus ushering in the next great cloud based software andB…

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Vince Mastrovito - Why Do Owners Stay Too Long? 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

To Read This Episode's Transcript: Click Here Back with us once again is Vince Mastrovito, Exit Planner at Prometis Partners. Vince is a serious succession planner: he’s a certified business exit consultant, CBEC, a certified exit planning advisor, CEPA, a certified value builder, CVB, a certified disc plus coach CDVC, and 2019 Member of the Year a…

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Stephen Lynch - How to Create a Business That Can Outlive the Owner (K2817) 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

Stephen Lynch is the Head of Strategy and Consulting at RESULTS.com and the author of the award-winning book: Business Execution for RESULTS - a practical guide for leaders of small to mid sized firms. His book was judged best management book in the USA’s 2014 Small Business Book Awards. Stephen has had articles published in The Economist, and writ…

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John ”Murph” Murphy - What To Do Before The Buyer Calls (D1618) 22:27

2M ago22:27

22:27

John "Murph" Murphy, founder of JK Murphy Advisors, specializes in helping business owners be prepared for all kinds of circumstances leading up the sale of a business. So what should an owner have prepared to discuss in case a serious buyer calls? Listen in to find out.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Peter Mehit - The Three Times You Need a Business Plan (A2318) 22:32

2M ago22:32

22:32

Peter Mehit is the COO of Custom Business Planning and Solutions. Today, he will discuss the most important times to have a business plan. Questions Answered: 1) What are the three times you need a business plan?2) Why is it important to focus on your exit early?3) What can people do if they are nearing the time they want to get out of their busine…

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Addison Adams - 3 Structures for the Sale of Your Business (D1118) 17:14

2M ago17:14

17:14

Addison Adams of Adams Corporate Law, LLP discusses considerations for business owners who are planning to borrow, sell or go public.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Scott Hunter - Unshackled Leadership 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

Scott Hunter, President of Unshackled Leadership, helps leaders reach a mindset of success and helps improve communication within the workplace. Originally starting as an engineer studying law, eventually Scott was working as an IP lawyer but couldn’t keep a secretary and lost his wife. He knew something had to change, so he became devoted to learn…

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Chris Kramer - Your Exit is Coming - Will You Be Ready? (D0518) 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

Chris Kramer, Managing Director, Strategic Equity Group discusses the decisions and strategies that go into an exit plan and the critical importance of preparing well in advance to have the best options.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Kevin Weir - If it is Hard to Turn The Key, You Will Not Get Top Dollar 1:12

2M ago1:12

1:12

Kevin Weir, Action Coach, discusses a common problem of many small businesses - lack of processes and systems that make it hard to transition the business. Transcript: Kevin: When you're trying to sell a business, it's a lot harder to sell a business if it isn't a turn-key operation. If somebody wants to walk in and buy a business and all the syste…

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Hema Dey - Marketing is Like a War Game 1:00

3M ago1:00

1:00

Hema Dey, of Iffel International, discusses the mechanics of an effective marketing program. Transcript: Bill: We asked marketing strategist Hema Dey for some key ideas and strategies for business owners to think about when developing their marketing plan. Hema: Marketing is like a war game, so you really need to understand the landscape of the peo…

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Paul Ousterhout - KPIs Drive Profits Today and Exit Value Tomorrow (G2417) 18:00

3M ago18:00

18:00

The KPI Guy is dedicated to bringing actionable KPIs to small and medium business. We turn data to dollars by designing, implementing and optimizing business performance metrics. You can't manage what you don't measure. Website: kpiguy.com Email: [email protected] Exit Coach Bill Black

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Gary Melling - Bringing Artificial Intelligence to life 26:41

3M ago26:41

26:41

Gary Melling of Acquired Insights Inc. discusses the evolution of AI and where we are headed next - and how you can keep up with all of it!By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Heath Goldman - What Will Your Legacy Look Like in 25 Years? 19:01

3M ago19:01

19:01

Back with us again is Heath Goldman, President and CEO of ICON Wealth & Legacy Partners. Heath serves as a financial Architect for business owners and real estate partners. He is also a Provisors member and group leader for estate and succession planning. Heath knows the value of a good plan, and is an expert and helping others protect and create t…

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Henry Evans - Best Practices for Driving Accountability & Building High Performing Teams (J2717) 22:55

3M ago22:55

22:55

Henry Evans is the Managing Partner of Dynamic Results, a Strategy Implementation and Organizational Development firm. According to Harvard University, Dynamic Results' clients implement their strategies at 8 times the rate of most companies. Questions Discussed: 1) What does it mean when you say your clients implement their strategies at 8x the ra…

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Tom Miller - How Can You Turn Your Employee Investment into a Growth Driver? 24:19

3M ago24:19

24:19

Tom is in the business of compensation design for privately owned companies. He'll describe how he helps business owners construct pay-for-performance strategies that turn employees into growth partners. Compensation (such as salaries, bonuses, commissions) is typically the largest expense on a business's financials. How can this investment be turn…

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