Welcome to Scale Smart, Exit Strong – the ultimate podcast for growth-minded entrepreneurs ready to take their businesses to the next level. Hosted by Xelantt Profit Strategists, this podcast is your go-to resource for strategic insights, expert advice, and actionable tactics to help you scale your business while preparing for a premium exit. Each episode explores the essential steps for building sustainable growth, increasing profitability, and maximizing business value. Whether you're look ...
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In today’s competitive workplace most everyone can benefit from smart career strategies. In this podcast, I’ll help you get more out of your career and help you achieve dramatic breakthroughs at work. I’ll share strategies to help you find the right job fit, stand out, get hired, promoted and much much more. If you have a growth mindset, “Breakthroughs” will help your career soar.
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Revised Episode Description: In this episode, we're diving deep into the journey of selling your business—the practical steps, yes, but also the emotional layers that often go overlooked. Think of this as your guide to creating a lasting legacy while finding a buyer who truly respects and values what you've built. We explore the impact of emotional…
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In this episode, we're diving into how AI automation—especially custom GPTs—can transform your business into a scalable, resilient powerhouse primed for a profitable exit. Imagine breaking free from the day-to-day grind, focusing instead on strategic growth and customer relationships, all while increasing your business's value. We explore the game-…
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Are you a manufacturing business owner looking to supercharge your company's value before you sell? In this episode, we dive deep into strategies to drive up your business's worth, from fine-tuning financial health and streamlining operations to strengthening customer and supplier relationships. We'll cover how to enhance your management team, buil…
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Ready to transform your startup into a market leader? In this episode, Charles Dents, a seasoned business advisor and entrepreneur, shares powerful, actionable strategies to help you do just that. Charles breaks down the steps for assessing your business’s current position, building a growth-centered strategy, and strengthening every aspect of your…
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In this power-packed episode, we dive into the strategies behind true business transformation. Ready to turn up the growth? We’re exploring the essentials—from cultivating a growth mindset to nailing strategic planning, achieving execution excellence, mastering marketing, sharpening financial savvy, and scaling with precision. Get inspired with act…
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In this episode, we’re taking you on an exciting voyage toward increased sales and sustainable growth. Think of your business as a ship—strong sales strategies are your compass, guiding you through the waters of customer relationships, strategic pricing, and a high-performing sales team. We’ll share eight powerful strategies to help you steer your …
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Imagine selling your business for ten times its current value—sounds like a dream, right? In this episode, we dive deep into a powerful strategy designed to make that dream a reality. We’ll walk you through actionable steps to position your business for a premium sale: from focusing on sustainable growth and building a high-performing team to strea…
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Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into the crucial, often overlooked aspect of every business owner's journey—planning your exit. The stakes couldn’t be higher: failing to prepare for your exit can erode the value you’ve worked so hard to build, increase taxes and penalties, and delay your timeline to sell. If your business is generatin…
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Episode Description: In this exciting episode, we’re diving into a game-changing shift for business owners with EBITDA over $1 million—how to transition from being the backbone of your company to creating a self-sustaining business that thrives without you. Inspired by the timeless lessons in Michael E. Gerber’s The E-Myth Revisited, we explore how…
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Revised Podcast Episode Description: What happens when you sell your business without a solid plan in place? It's not just about numbers—it can take a serious toll on your health, both mentally and physically. In this episode of The Hidden Dangers to Your Health After a Business Exit With No Plan, we dive deep into the unexpected consequences of ru…
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Are you a manufacturing business owner thinking about selling but unsure how to maximize your company’s value? This episode is your roadmap to a premium exit! We'll dive into 10 powerful strategies that will take your business from good to great, making it irresistible to potential buyers. We'll cover everything from conducting a thorough business …
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In this exciting episode of Scale Smart, Exit Strong, we dive into one of entrepreneurship's most crucial yet often overlooked aspects: planning your business exit. Failing to plan can cost you dearly—eroding the value of your hard-earned business, increasing taxes, and delaying the sale when you're ready to move on. But it doesn't have to be that …
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In this episode of Scale Smart, Exit Strong, we dive deep into the transformational steps needed to build a business that runs smoothly without you at the helm. Inspired by the game-changing principles of Michael E. Gerber's The E-Myth Revisited, we're tackling what it takes to move from being a hands-on business owner to becoming the strategic vis…
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In this episode, we dive into The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack—a game-changing book introducing a powerful approach to open-book management. Stack shows how you can turn employees into owners by sharing financial information, setting clear goals, and implementing bonus programs that reward success. You’ll discover the principles behind this…
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In this episode, we dive into an insightful excerpt from Sabri Suby's "Sell Like Crazy," where he breaks down the art of finding your dream buyer. Sabri highlights why it's essential to go beyond chasing the small 3% of customers ready to buy right now. Instead, he shows us how to tap into the much larger pool of potential buyers who are still in t…
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In this episode, we're diving into the heart of legacy building through smart, strategic business scaling. Whether you're just starting to think about the future or are deep into the growth phase, we'll walk through how to assess your business's current value, market position, strengths, and areas for improvement. From there, you'll discover how to…
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In this episode, we're diving into what it takes to make your business stand out to potential buyers. We'll explore strategies to boost your revenue and profitability, build a rock-solid leadership team, and foster a company culture that fuels innovation and growth. You'll also hear why diversifying your revenue streams, protecting your intellectua…
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In this episode, we dive into "How to Create a Business That Buyers Can't Resist," offering practical, actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to prepare their businesses for a successful sale. We'll walk you through the steps to make your business more attractive to potential buyers, focusing on optimizing operations, tightening financial ma…
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In this episode, we dive deep into helping business owners with an EBITDA greater than $1MM considering selling their businesses. We'll break down proven strategies to maximize your business's value and walk you through a roadmap to ensure a premium exit. We'll cover everything from laying a solid growth foundation to making your business irresisti…
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In this episode, we dive into the essential steps for crafting a solid exit strategy for businesses with an EBITDA of over $1MM. It's all about planning to maximize the value of your business and ensuring a seamless transition when the time is right. I'll walk you through everything you need to know—from assessing your business value and setting cl…
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In this episode, we explore five game-changing strategies to help you transform your business into a highly valuable asset—especially if your company has an EBITDA of over $1 million. I'll share the critical elements of strategic planning and walk you through proven tactics for sustainable revenue growth, building a rock-solid management team, stre…
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In this episode, we dive deep into how to scale your business and prepare for a profitable sale. We'll guide you step by step through strategic planning, assessing your current business value, and identifying the key value drivers that make your business more attractive to potential buyers. You'll learn to master financial management, enhance your …
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In this episode, we're exploring the strategies that turn a successful business into a lasting legacy. Together with Xelantt, we explore a proven framework drawn from some of the best business transformation and exit strategy insights. We break down the essential steps—like crafting a visionary exit plan, building a solid value creation strategy, i…
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This episode is your comprehensive guide to building a profitable, sellable business. We dive into ten proven steps covering everything from financial performance and customer engagement to brand building and exit planning. By focusing on strategic planning, precise execution, and long-term goals, you can create a business that thrives and attracts…
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Michael Swiatek is on a mission to uplift the lives of the worlds largest minority, people with disabilities, especially those who are legally blind, or have low vision, by enhancing their travel experiences. He’s not only a senior executive with real world success in the airline industry, but is also legally blind himself. His unique life experien…
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Phil Simon is one of the world's leading independent experts on workplace collaboration and technology. He is a frequent keynote speaker and the award-winning author of 14 books, most recently The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace. Phil helps organizations communicate, collaborate, and use technology better. Harvard Business Review,…
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Description of podcast interview with Todd Sears, CEO of Out Leadership Todd Sears is the founder and principal of Out Leadership, the global LGBT+ business network CEOs trust. His focus is on how businesses can make it easier for LGBT+ people to participate fully in the economy, and how discrimination is a drag on business performance. Globally, m…
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Episode #45: Clint Pulver Shares How Great Leaders Create Organizations People Never Want to Leave
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In this episode I interview Emmy award winning speaker, Clint Pulver-(AKA the undercover millennial) – shares insights he gleaned from thousands of undercover interviews with employees across the country, revealing the best method for identifying talent, building a sense of ownership, and developing a successful workplace culture that employees wil…
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Episode 43: Interview with Genevieve Bell: A New Branch of Technology Teaches Safe & Sustainable AI
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#42: Powerful Inspiration & Resilience from Paralympic Gold Medalist/15-Time World Champion Swimmer
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I’m excited to have Mallory Weggemann as my guest on “Breakthroughs”... She joined Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, to deliver an incredibly inspiring Townhall about representation & inclusion via a closed circuit stream to Delta's 75,000 employees. Bastian is one of Mallory’s biggest corporate sponsors as well as a huge supporter of inclusion and represen…
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#41: What Color Is Your Parachute?Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work & Career Success
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My guest is Katherine Brooks, EdD, the co-author of “What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work & Career Success”With timeless advice, up-to-the-minute insights, and more than ten million copies sold over fifty years, the world’s most popular and best-selling career guide is fully revised and expanded for 2021 a…
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Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander and author of “The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance “. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments—eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. As the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, Diviney spearheaded t…
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Episode #38: Adam Bryant: “The CEO Test: Master the Challenges that Make or Break All Leaders”
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I’m delighted to have Adam Bryant on Breakthroughs today to discuss some key insights from his new book, “The CEO Test: Master the Challenges that Make or Break All Leaders” .ADAM BRYANT is managing director of Merryck & Co., a leadership development and senior executive mentoring firm. Prior to this role, he was a journalist for 30 years, includin…
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In today’s fragile, competitive workplace most everyone could benefit from smart career strategies: In my new podcast, Breakthroughs, I’ll help you get more out of your career and help you achieve dramatic breakthroughs at work. I’ll share strategies to help you; find the right job fit and give you tips to stand out, get hired and get promoted. I’l…
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If you have a growth mindset, “Breakthroughs” will help your career soar.
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3 Communication Tools for building effective teams:Conversational competence is an important but overlooked skill that can make or break your career. Because so much of our conversation is impersonal and filtered through our many technological devices, it’s not surprising that many of us have lost several aspects in the art of interpersonal communi…
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This episode is a three-part series. The first segment I’ll share some shocking examples of companies & leaders who failed to cultivate a motivated, innovative team & the heavy cost they paid for it. Segments 2&3 will provide specific strategies to avoid these costly mistakes and benefit from cultivating a motivated, innovative team.…
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In this segment I’ll share 2 strategies that great leaders have used to cultivate a motivated, innovative team that increases employee engagement &boosts their company’s productivity and bottom line. I’ll give you examples of companies that successfully implemented these strategies and the research to back why these approaches are effective, quotin…
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In this segment I share two strategies to cultivate a motivated, innovative team. We discussed the value of experimentation, exploration and play where the focus is more on coming up with fresh ideas and testing them then on maintaining the status quo. I provide examples of companies that are afforded talented team members to devote time to side pr…
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In this episode I discuss two distinctive types of leadership; power and influence. These two styles are often considered synonymous, as if you have one, it’s assumed you probably have the other. But a closer look at these two forms of leader ship shows they work and wildly different ways. One can spread your influence and the other can lead to you…
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In this episode we’ll explore what it takes to become an “influencer” leader, the type of leaders who attracts great people to her cause & inspires them to support their vision. We’ll take a close look at the make up of these leaders and then I’ll share a stellar example of person who exemplifies all aspects of this high character leadership style.…
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In this episode we’ll discuss how to inspire loyalty from employees during difficult times? To quote Simon Sinek, one of the most widely esteemed leadership experts, “the world is filled with danger, things that are trying to frustrate our lives or reduce our success or reduce our opportunities for success… It could be the stock market economy, the…
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In this episode I’ll share how two dedicated restaurant tours turn the one small business, Zingerman’s deli, into a deli empire. Owners Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinsweig have a cult like following for over 25 years. Their creative/compassionate management style makes Zingerman’s an irresistible place to work. You’ll hear how the owners scaled wisely w…
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In this episode will explore how high character leaders prioritize caring for employees during this pandemic and in doing so lay the groundwork for cultivating their loyalty once the storm subsides. I’ll share four examples of companies who practice their values by putting their employees first. These organizations serve as models for all companies…
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Since the onset of COVID-19,people are more anxious than ever about their current employment situation. For those who are fortunate to have jobs, they want to keep them. They’re less likely to open up & share ideas that could help their firm for fear speaking up could peg them as complainers. In this episode I interview leadership experts, Karin Hu…
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Many people have great ideas but let’s face it, few bring them to the masses. The truth is that ideas only reach the masses when influencers help spread them and when they’re properly presented. In this episode I give you six strategies to help you spread your idea and become more persuasive with your audience. I share multiple examples of people w…
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In this episode I share Why storytelling inspires people and moves them to take action. I share many specific examples of people who achieved remarkable success and who attribute a great part of their success to having mastered the art of storytelling; Entrepreneur Richard Branson, Pastor Joel Osteen, Warren Buffett, Barbara Corcoran, Amy Cuddy, Ho…
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Episode 14/Lessons from Simon Sinek: How to build high performance teams that will sacrifice for you
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In this podcast we’ll discuss Simon Sinek’s recently released book, “The infinite game” with Simon’s right hand man, fellow igniter and head of brand experience at Simon Sinick Inc., Stephen Shedletzky. Stephen is personally trained by Simon and stands shoulder to shoulder with him to share his message. Stephen guides leaders and organizations arou…
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