The Exit Plan Podcast

Exit Plan is a podcast for business owners and those who want to be business owners. I'm always in search of the lesser known stories of entrepreneurship. In the Exit Plan podcast, you'll hear stories from start up to sale, and hear from the professionals who helped business owners achieve their exit. Hosted by me, author and private equity manager Dana Robinson, along with my co-hosts and guests, you'll hear real stories, tips, and tools that will help you plan for the exit you want, whether you are still working a day job or already running a business.From their studio in sunny San Diego, the Opt Out Life welcomes guests who are solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, travelers, and creatives, who are proof that you can choose lifestyle over money . . . But still make money, too.Each episode of the Opt Out Life podcast combines the incredible entrepreneurial stories of our friends, with an instructional approach to applying the tactics people are using right now to earn passive income and t

The Exit Plan Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Dana Robinson and Nathaniel Broughton, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dana Robinson and Nathaniel Broughton hosts The Exit Plan Podcast, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  Boost Business Value (ft. Dustin Williamson)

  Jun 10, 20251h 9mS1

  <p >Sometimes you have to step back and really look at your business the way a buyer would. Dustin Williamson brings that perspective as Managing Director of Houston for vcfo, shaped by his journey from small town West Texas to venture capital in Phoenix, and a variety of turnaround and exit experiences along the way.</p> <p >  </p> <br /> <p>Key themes included:</p> <p>1. Owner fallacies and unrealistic valuation expectations</p> <p>2. Importance of buyer’s perspective in exits</p> <p>3. Role of fractional CFO in SMBs</p> <p>4. Turnarounds: value drivers and common pitfalls</p> <p>5. Company culture’s imp...

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  Episode #42

  Driving Customer Experience (ft. Idan Shpizear)

  Jun 3, 202559 minS1

  <p >When Idan Spizear immigrated from Israel, he started out cleaning carpets, quickly realizing that the real value was in genuinely caring for customers going through tough situations, not just fixing the problem at hand. By always looking for ways to add value—listening, being present, and helping homeowners feel calm through emotional disasters—he built a restoration business that thrives on empathy and human connection. Today, as the founder of 911 Restoration franchise, he focuses on empowering others to grow by making service, innovation, and team accountability the heart of every customer interaction.</p> <p >  </p> <br /> <p>Key themes inclu...

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  Episode #42

  Building Business Value (ft. John Martinka)

  May 27, 202550 minS1

  <p >John Martinka is all about relationships, whether he’s helping someone buy or sell a business or teaching new advisors about the industry. He believes no one wants to do business without a foundation of trust and mutual respect, and that marketing yourself is just as important as your technical skills. John’s experience—from concert promotion to years of M&A consulting in the Seattle area—taught him that creating authentic relationships, giving back through organizations like Rotary, and helping clients get ready for their “next great adventure” is what makes the work meaningful.</p> <p >  </p> <br /> <p>Key themes...

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  Episode #42

  Lifestyle vs. Asset Businesses (ft. Saul Cohen)

  May 20, 202555 minS1

  <p >Saul Cohen, drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey and the experience of watching his father navigate building and exiting a business, now specializes in helping business owners plan for successful exits and avoid common pitfalls. His work focuses on making sure entrepreneurs consciously decide whether they’re building a lifestyle business or an asset to sell, and then guiding them through the next steps—whether that’s careful tax planning, optimizing for risk, or preparing for acquisitions. </p> <p >  </p> <br /> <p>Key themes included:</p> <p>Difference: Lifestyle vs. Asset/Legacy businesses</p> <p>Importance of early exit planning...

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  Episode #42

  Succession Planning (ft. Tim Smith)

  May 13, 202557 minS1

  <p >Tim Smith started out as a child actor and singer in New York City, then turned to business. He got the investing bug, started building his own wealth management and advisory firms, and over time became the founder of a boutique financial services platform with around 100 advisors and billions under oversight. Along the journey, he not only helped entrepreneurs prepare for their exit and long-term financial health but also became a real advocate for financial literacy, especially for creatives and the next generation through his “Financial Dad” podcast. </p> <p >  </p> <br /> <p>Key themes included:</p> Preparing businesses for a...

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