Exit Mindset
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -In your business, do you feel like it’s all work, little personal time, and less profit than you deserve? Enter the Exit Mindset podcast. The Exit Mindset gives you a series of principles and information that will help you get the profit, company valuation, and work-life balance you want. Whether you are looking to keep your company forever or interested in selling it at some point down the line, this podcast will work with you in helping you achieve the business you always wanted.
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Mitigating Risks
February 11, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBHave you ever wondered what you should be doing now to mitigate business risk? Today I will be discussing the different types of risk you could encounter and how to combat those risks. Managing those risks is a key skill you must learn in order to mitigate damage to your company and yourself. This episode’s takeaways: Strategies to use to mitigate damage from risks The best way to react to risks Learning the difference between internal, external, and preventable risk Ho...
Mitigating Risks
February 11, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBHave you ever wondered what you should be doing now to mitigate business risk? Today I will be discussing the different types of risk you could encounter and how to combat those risks. Managing those risks is a key skill you must learn in order to mitigate damage to your company and yourself. This episode’s takeaways: Strategies to use to mitigate damage from risks The best way to react to risks Learning the difference between internal, external, and preventable risk How risk and reward...
Don't Think Like a Business Owner
February 04, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBDaily tasks and emergencies are accepted as common issues business owners must deal with. No one sets out to simply tread water in their business without any forward momentum. Unfortunately, that is often the case for many business owners due to these distractions. Day-to-day tasks often get in the way of improvement and scale. While they are certainly necessary measures, I’m here to tell you that these tasks are below your pay grade and the wrong way to go about running y...
Don't Think Like a Business Owner
February 04, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBDaily tasks and emergencies are accepted as common issues business owners must deal with. No one sets out to simply tread water in their business without any forward momentum. Unfortunately, that is often the case for many business owners due to these distractions. Day-to-day tasks often get in the way of improvement and scale. While they are certainly necessary measures, I’m here to tell you that these tasks are below your pay grade and the wrong way to go about running your business. Y...
Delegation - Get Things Done!
January 28, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBYou need to stop spending too much time on your business. For many of us, this is a difficult task. It is hard to distinguish an owner’s mindset from a buyer’s mindset. In today's episode, I will be talking about what you can do to make that distinction and how delegating can help you and your business with: Accountability Solidifying objectives Creating trust Freeing your time for more important tasks Specialization Forming your own systems Sign-up for your FREE COPY...
Delegation - Get Things Done!
January 28, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBYou need to stop spending too much time on your business. For many of us, this is a difficult task. It is hard to distinguish an owner’s mindset from a buyer’s mindset. In today's episode, I will be talking about what you can do to make that distinction and how delegating can help you and your business with: Accountability Solidifying objectives Creating trust Freeing your time for more important tasks Specialization Forming your own systems Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset ...
Priorities and Time Management
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWelcome to the Exit Mindset podcast. In this episode, I’ll be talking about time management and productivity. It is said that time is money. For someone who runs their own business, this is especially true. If you can effectively manage your time, you will be able to save money, energy, and you will be able to achieve more of your goals. This episode addresses: How important prioritization is How time management cannot be overlooked to be successful How detrimental distr...
Priorities and Time Management
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWelcome to the Exit Mindset podcast. In this episode, I’ll be talking about time management and productivity. It is said that time is money. For someone who runs their own business, this is especially true. If you can effectively manage your time, you will be able to save money, energy, and you will be able to achieve more of your goals. This episode addresses: How important prioritization is How time management cannot be overlooked to be successful How detrimental distractions can be S...
Leveraging Business Partnerships
September 03, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to the Exit Mindset podcast. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the importance of business partnerships in growing your business. Partnerships aren’t just about getting revenue and utilizing the resources of your partner. Partnerships are also about building connections, networking, adding value, and collaborating. This podcast will help: benefits of business partnerships limitations that business partnerships eliminate for you what to look for in the right p...
Leveraging Business Partnerships
September 03, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to the Exit Mindset podcast. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the importance of business partnerships in growing your business. Partnerships aren’t just about getting revenue and utilizing the resources of your partner. Partnerships are also about building connections, networking, adding value, and collaborating. This podcast will help: benefits of business partnerships limitations that business partnerships eliminate for you what to look for in the right partnerships how ...
How to Make Strategic Hires
August 27, 2021 14:39 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWelcome to the Exit Mindset podcast. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the nightmare of strategic hires. The hiring process can be overwhelming and can get expensive. You don’t want to hire the wrong people and you don’t want to accidentally pass on a great possible hire. Today’s podcast will help you: Save money by understanding what talent you have that could relieve the stress you are experiencing Focus on your greatest hiring need first Be efficient and purposeful about your h...
How to Make Strategic Hires
August 27, 2021 14:39 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWelcome to the Exit Mindset podcast. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the nightmare of strategic hires. The hiring process can be overwhelming and can get expensive. You don’t want to hire the wrong people and you don’t want to accidentally pass on a great possible hire. Today’s podcast will help you: Save money by understanding what talent you have that could relieve the stress you are experiencing Focus on your greatest hiring need first Be efficient and purpos...
Nothing Happens in One Day
June 17, 2021 16:45 - 10 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ---- Nothing Happens in One Day Do you ever wonder why growing your business is taking longer than expected? In this episode, you'll get a different perspective on how to approach metrics and timelines. Goals are great, but many set them while ignoring the reality of their own circumstances. Use two unlikely traits to your advantage: patience and annoyance. -...
Nothing Happens in One Day
June 17, 2021 16:45 - 10 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ---- Nothing Happens in One Day Do you ever wonder why growing your business is taking longer than expected? In this episode, you'll get a different perspective on how to approach metrics and timelines. Goals are great, but many set them while ignoring the reality of their own circumstances. Use two unlikely traits to your advantage: patience a...
Nothing Happens in One Day
June 17, 2021 16:45 - 10 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ---- Nothing Happens in One Day Do you ever wonder why growing your business is taking longer than expected? In this episode, you'll get a different perspective on how to approach metrics and timelines. Goals are great, but many set them while ignoring the reality of their own circumstances. Use two unlikely traits to your advantage: patience and annoyance. -...
Just Getting Started? How to Apply the Exit Mindset to Your Business
January 22, 2021 22:31 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing 2021) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ---- Just Getting Started? How to Apply the Exit Mindset to Your Business Just because you do not currently own your own business doesn’t mean that the Exit Mindset does not apply to you. The idea of nurturing an Exit Mindset and treating your businesses as if there is a buyer around the nex...
Just Getting Started? How to Apply the Exit Mindset to Your New Business
January 22, 2021 22:31 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing 2021) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ---- Just Getting Started? How to Apply the Exit Mindset to Your New Business Just because you do not currently own your own business doesn’t mean that the Exit Mindset does not apply to you. The idea of nurturing an Exit Mindset and treating your businesses as if there is a buyer around the...
Just Getting Started? How to Apply the Exit Mindset to Your New Business
January 22, 2021 22:31 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing 2021) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ---- Just Getting Started? How to Apply the Exit Mindset to Your New Business Just because you do not currently own your own business doesn’t mean that the Exit Mindset does not apply to you. The idea of nurturing an Exit Mindset and treating your businesses as if there is a...
Just Getting Started? How to Apply the Exit Mindset to Your New Business
January 22, 2021 22:31 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing 2021) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ---- Just Getting Started? How to Apply the Exit Mindset to Your New Business Just because you do not currently own your own business doesn’t mean that the Exit Mindset does not apply to you. The idea of nurturing an Exit Mindset and treating your businesses as if there is a buyer around the...
Don't Confuse Hard Work with Productivity
January 15, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ----- Don't Confuse Hard Work with Productivity If you have already established a hardworking team, but aren’t seeing the results you had hoped for, there may still be some minor adjustments that you can make. There is a common misconception in business that when an employee is working hard, they are getting the job don...
Don't Confuse Hard Work with Productivity
January 15, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ----- Don't Confuse Hard Work with Productivity If you have already established a hardworking team, but aren’t seeing the results you had hoped for, there may still be some minor adjustments that you can make. There is a common misconception in business that when an employee is working hard, they are getting the job done efficiently and...
Pivoting Your Business
January 08, 2021 20:39 - 11 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ----- Pivoting Your Business If you’ve been setting lofty, long-term goals and not seeing the progress that you’d expected, it may be time to consider pivoting your business. It is human nature to procrastinate and take the first few days of the month off after a long-fought battle the previous month, which is likely what your employees...
Pivoting Your Business
January 08, 2021 20:39 - 11 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ----- Pivoting Your Business If you’ve been setting lofty, long-term goals and not seeing the progress that you’d expected, it may be time to consider pivoting your business. It is human nature to procrastinate and take the first few days of the month off after a long-fought battle the previous month, which is likely wh...
What Is Your Niche?
December 31, 2020 19:47 - 15 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ----- What is Your Niche? If your company is not targeting a specific niche and isolating the correct target market, you may be spending more money than is necessary to reach your goals. The Exit Mindset is predicated on the idea that viewing your business as if there was a buyer present, will increase your valuation. If a higher valu...
What Is Your Niche?
December 31, 2020 19:47 - 15 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ----- What is Your Niche? If your company is not targeting a specific niche and isolating the correct target market, you may be spending more money than is necessary to reach your goals. The Exit Mindset is predicated on the idea that viewing your business as if there was a buyer present, will increase your valuation. ...
Installing a New Perspective
December 24, 2020 22:16 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ----- Installing a New Perspective Business owners across the country will agree that a distracted employee is an employee who is failing to reach their full potential. There are countless business owners throughout the country who assign their employees projects and tasks that are drastically outside of their areas of ...
Installing a New Perspective
December 24, 2020 22:16 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ Send your questions to [email protected] ----- Installing a New Perspective Business owners across the country will agree that a distracted employee is an employee who is failing to reach their full potential. There are countless business owners throughout the country who assign their employees projects and tasks that are drastically outside of their areas of expertise. Whet...
Harnessing the Right Resources to Achieve Your Goals
December 19, 2020 02:52 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Harnessing the Right Resources to Achieve Your Goals What happens when you do not possess the financial or human resources that are required to achieve a goal, or complete a defined objective? Not only will understanding your resources and making more efficient use of them improve your valuation, but it will also increase business profitability. The reality is each and every ...
Harnessing the Right Resources to Achieve Your Goals
December 19, 2020 02:52 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Harnessing the Right Resources to Achieve Your Goals What happens when you do not possess the financial or human resources that are required to achieve a goal, or complete a defined objective? Not only will understanding your resources and making more efficient use of them improve your valuation, but it will also increase business profitability. The reality i...
What Makes A Great Team
December 11, 2020 22:20 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Assemble a Team to Work Smarter Not Harder If you’re beginning to notice that your teams aren’t living up to their full potential, there is likely a problem with your infrastructure. By improving your processes using the Exit Mindset to create an Exit Infrastructure; you’ll be able to work smarter, not harder. Once a proper Exit Infrastructure is in place and employees are pe...
What Makes A Great Team
December 11, 2020 22:20 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Assemble a Team to Work Smarter Not Harder If you’re beginning to notice that your teams aren’t living up to their full potential, there is likely a problem with your infrastructure. By improving your processes using the Exit Mindset to create an Exit Infrastructure; you’ll be able to work smarter, not harder. Once a proper Exit Infrastructure is in place and...
Positioning Your Business in an Unpredictable Economy
December 03, 2020 21:51 - 13 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Positioning Your Business in an Unpredictable Economy It can be especially valuable to learn about how government entities may affect your businesses profitability and valuation in the future. The Exit Mindset is the idea that putting yourself into the mind of a potential buyer will lead to a more successful business and eventually a higher valuation. Have yo...
Positioning Your Business in an Unpredictable Economy
December 03, 2020 21:51 - 13 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Positioning Your Business in an Unpredictable Economy It can be especially valuable to learn about how government entities may affect your businesses profitability and valuation in the future. The Exit Mindset is the idea that putting yourself into the mind of a potential buyer will lead to a more successful business and eventually a higher valuation. Have you ever asked your...
Understanding the Totality of Your Business
November 24, 2020 22:15 - 12 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- SWOT Analysis There is a tool that has been utilized by top level corporations worldwide to break down their business into four actionable pieces. The SWOT Analysis is a quick and straight forward way to understand your business on a deeper level. The acronym SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. One of the easiest ways to visualize a SWOT Analys...
Understanding the Totality of Your Business
November 24, 2020 22:15 - 12 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- SWOT Analysis There is a tool that has been utilized by top level corporations worldwide to break down their business into four actionable pieces. The SWOT Analysis is a quick and straight forward way to understand your business on a deeper level. The acronym SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. One of the easiest ways to visual...
Laser Target Your Mindset
November 14, 2020 15:19 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Laser Target Your Mindset The first step in making a change is realizing that you have not yet achieved your goals. It is worth keeping in mind that the mentality you are approaching these problems with will also play a crucial role in your success. Look at every problem as an issue that can be solved through action, results, and then internal feedback. Taki...
Laser Target Your Mindset
November 14, 2020 15:19 - 14 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Laser Target Your Mindset The first step in making a change is realizing that you have not yet achieved your goals. It is worth keeping in mind that the mentality you are approaching these problems with will also play a crucial role in your success. Look at every problem as an issue that can be solved through action, results, and then internal feedback. Taking Action Your b...
Tightening Your Business with the Right Tools
October 30, 2020 16:41 - 17 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Tightening Your Business with the Right Tools There are countless business owners each and every day that give up on their dreams of being an entrepreneur. If you’re starting to feel like all of the bulky parts of your business are falling into place, you may need a wrench! The Wrench Metaphor You’ll need to be able to accept the fact that there are in fact s...
Tightening Your Business with the Right Tools
October 30, 2020 16:41 - 17 minutesKey Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Tightening Your Business with the Right Tools There are countless business owners each and every day that give up on their dreams of being an entrepreneur. If you’re starting to feel like all of the bulky parts of your business are falling into place, you may need a wrench! The Wrench Metaphor You’ll need to be able to accept the fact that there are in fact some pieces of you...
Rebasing Your Business
October 23, 2020 23:53 - 12 minutesThis episode explains rebasing a business that has fallen into a rut. As a business owner it is important to be able to sense a status quo change or loss of excitement or anticipation around the office. ----- Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Your Business is a Journey The core principal of the Exit Mindset is the ability to reframe an outlook to think as if you were someone who is interested...
Rebasing Your Business
October 23, 2020 23:53 - 12 minutesThis episode explains rebasing a business that has fallen into a rut. As a business owner it is important to be able to sense a status quo change or loss of excitement or anticipation around the office. ----- Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Your Business is a Journey The core principal of the Exit Mindset is the ability to reframe an outlook to think as if you were someone who is interested in purchasing yo...
How to Apply the Principle of Finite Volume to Your Company
October 16, 2020 02:06 - 13 minutesThis episode explains the Finite Volume Principle and the importance of defining the beginning and end of any project. ----- Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- The Finite Volume Principle The Finite Volume Principle is the idea that in any physical room there is a finite amount of space. Once you have exhausted that space, there is no more room to grow and therefore no more opportunity. Ever...
How to Apply the Principle of Finite Volume to Your Company
October 16, 2020 02:06 - 13 minutesThis episode explains the Finite Volume Principle and the importance of defining the beginning and end of any project. ----- Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- The Finite Volume Principle The Finite Volume Principle is the idea that in any physical room there is a finite amount of space. Once you have exhausted that space, there is no more room to grow and therefore no more opportunity. Every business owner ...
How to Look at the Economy as a Business Owner
October 08, 2020 19:44 - 14 minutesHow to look at the economy as a business owner and incorporate the Exit Mindset in your business. Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ FREE WORKSHEET: http://bit.ly/EM-EconomyWorksheet3dcPmkU ----- How to Look at the Economy During COVID-19 How is the U.S. economy doing in 2020? We are still in the midst of COVID-19, so it’s not at it’s best, but hopefully we will be out of it soon. Every day you’re faced with gloom...
How to Look at the Economy as a Business Owner
October 08, 2020 19:44 - 14 minutesHow to look at the economy as a business owner and incorporate the Exit Mindset in your business. Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early 2021!) http://exitmindset.com/ FREE WORKSHEET: http://bit.ly/EM-EconomyWorksheet3dcPmkU ----- How to Look at the Economy During COVID-19 How is the U.S. economy doing in 2020? We are still in the midst of COVID-19, so it’s not at it’s best, but hopefully we will be out of it soon. Every day you’re...
Using Market Segmentation to Improve Your Business
September 25, 2020 06:26 - 15 minutesThis episode explains market segmentation, strategies to identify your target consumer, and different ways to incorporate the Exit Mindset in this process. Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing soon!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- What is Market Segmentation? One of the most important elements of your business is who is purchasing your product. Market segmentation refers to the different types of consumers you target and how those consumers are categorize...
Using Market Segmentation to Improve Your Business
September 25, 2020 06:26 - 15 minutesThis episode explains market segmentation, strategies to identify your target consumer, and different ways to incorporate the Exit Mindset in this process. Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing soon!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- What is Market Segmentation? One of the most important elements of your business is who is purchasing your product. Market segmentation refers to the different types of consumers you target and how those consume...
How to Build Strategic Partnerships for Your Business
September 18, 2020 06:41 - 21 minutesThe ups and downs that the whole economy is facing should not be a key factor of your business making it. Maintaining a positive outlook and appealing to your consumer will always be a key driver of your business’s success. Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early soon!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Finding the Right Strategic Partnership for You Doing research about partnerships with others can help you learn about improving your business. There is n...
How to Build Strategic Partnerships for Your Business
September 18, 2020 06:41 - 21 minutesThe ups and downs that the whole economy is facing should not be a key factor of your business making it. Maintaining a positive outlook and appealing to your consumer will always be a key driver of your business’s success. Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing early soon!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Finding the Right Strategic Partnership for You Doing research about partnerships with others can help you learn about improving your busin...
The Power of Negotiations and Persuasion
September 12, 2020 01:22 - 16 minutesThis episode explains the power of negotiation and how it can effect your business. In your business, you use it to persuade and compromise with your team, your colleagues, your vendors and strategic partners. Whether it is in time, services or costs, mastering the power of negotiation is crucial. ----- Key Links Sign-up for your FREE COPY of Exit Mindset (Releasing soon!) http://exitmindset.com/ ----- Defining Negotiation Do you find yourself stuck at an impasse ...