In this lesson's episode, explore the mindset behind building, scaling, and exiting a business

without sacrificing control or fulfillment.

Discover how to evaluate the real reasons for selling,

understand how funding choices shape ownership and exit outcomes,

and uncover the hidden tradeoffs of venture capital that redefine entrepreneurial freedom.

Like the last thing that you sort of spoke about is exiting your last business.

And I think that's a, and we can talk about all like the growth and all the different things that you sort of teach over to people now.

But, I mean, that was the most relevant point in your life that you've

dealt with more or less recently. So let's talk about your own personal journey in like growing,

scaling, exiting a business. What are just some thoughts on how to prep your business for

an exit? What are the things you should think about when you're exiting? Are you even happy with how you've gone through your various exits?

Are the things that you would do differently if you had the chance with any of the business you've sold?

Yeah, I think when it comes to selling your business, you really have to ask yourself three major questions.

And the first one is, why?

Why are you really selling your company? Is it because you're burnt your company is it because you're burnt

out is it because you're bleeding money is it because your co-founders pushing you

out is it because your investor wants you out is it because your biggest

customer is basically saying I'm tired of paying this invoice every month.

You're too expensive.

I just want to buy you and just own your tech.

So figure out the why.

I know you've interviewed a lot of entrepreneurs.

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