Exit Coach Radio

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. What steps can families take now to reduce stress, avoid probate, and prepare for difficult life transitions with confidence? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Rod Hatley of Hatley Law Group about practical estate planning strategies that can help families make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary legal and emotional strain. Drawing from both professional experience and personal experience with a lengthy probate process in his own family, Rod explains why proactive planning matters and how the right documents can protect loved ones when life changes unexpectedly. This conversation goes beyond what happens after death and looks at estate planning as a broader transition-planning tool. Rod discusses what can

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. What mountain are you climbing, and does it still align with the life and leadership journey you want? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Tony Martignetti, leadership coach, entrepreneur, and former finance and strategy executive, about purpose-driven leadership, navigating change, and helping leaders unlock their true potential. Tony shares how leaders can find greater clarity, become more fully present, and make more intentional decisions about their careers, businesses, and lives. Drawing from his experience in coaching, finance, strategy, and entrepreneurship, he offers perspective on what it means to lead with inspired purpose and why self-awareness matters so much during times of transition and growth. This conversation is especi

                      Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning.    Lynne Strang explains the benefits of being an entrepreneur at an older age. The main advantage? Who you know.     

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. What does it take to build a high-performing virtual team when people are working apart but still need to perform together? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Jeremy Lurey of Chief Exec Coach and Family Legacy First about how leaders can build stronger virtual teams, improve productivity, and maintain healthy team culture in a remote work environment. Jeremy brings long-standing experience to this conversation, having started building successful virtual teams years ago when an earthquake made traditional commuting impossible for many employees. Jeremy explains that virtual teams are still teams at their core, but they require more intentional leadership, clearer processes, and a stronger reliance on communication and t

              Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. How can better teamwork and stronger leadership help a company uncover new business opportunities? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Mike Goodfriend, President of Goodfriend & Associates, about leadership development, team alignment, and the practical strategies that help organizations work more effectively together. As a leadership coach, teamwork engineer, and meeting facilitator, Mike helps teams strengthen collaboration, improve strategic thinking, and create better conditions for growth. Mike shares how he works with organizations to help teams become more cohesive and better equipped to identify and pursue business opportunities. He explains the thinking behind his “Teamwork Sharks” workshops, w

                  Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. What does it really take to build a $100 million company, and why should business owners think at that level in the first place? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with William De Temple, Founder of Build A $100 Million Company, about the mindset, strategy, and leadership required to build a business at a much higher level than most owners initially imagine. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience in business coaching and training, William shares why aiming for $100 million can change the way an owner thinks, plans, and leads. This conversation explores why William recommends such a large target instead of a more modest goal like $5 million or $10 million. He explains how bigger thinking can reshape s

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. How does perception influence leadership, career growth, and the ability to step into your full potential? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Mary Anne Kochut of Champions For Success, LLC. about leadership, communication, executive coaching, change management, and the personal journey from corporate professional to entrepreneur. Drawing from her broad background as an author, coach, speaker, adjunct professor, and management development professional, Mary Anne shares insights on how people can better understand the gap between how they see themselves and how they are perceived by others. The conversation explores themes of self-empowerment, professional growth, and personal transition. Mary Anne discusses the importance

  Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. With a 10-year radio career overlapping 20 years in business consulting, marketing, and branding, Lisa Caprelli strategically uses content and message branding to grow companies. Known for inspiring business leaders to be innovative, she has helped businesses grow, including Fortune 500 companies. Her media career has included The Business Experience Show, The Free Money Hour, and other programs on stations like 97.1 FM, KFWB, KNX 1070, KFMB, and KABC, as well as real estate finance and motivational books. Be sure and pick up a copy of her book "Color Your Message" on Amazon!  

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. What does exit planning look like through the eyes of a CFO, and how can business owners know whether they are truly ready? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Jim Doty of Doty Consulting about exit planning readiness from a CFO’s perspective. Drawing on real client situations, Jim shares practical insights into the financial, operational, and leadership issues that can affect a company’s ability to prepare for a successful transition. This conversation highlights the role a CFO can play in helping owners understand the true state of their business, identify risks, improve financial visibility, and prepare for the demands of a future sale or ownership transition. Jim discusses the kinds of readiness gaps that

              Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. 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 business and they haven't planned?  Contact Info:  Website: www.custombps.com Email: pmehit@custombps.com    

                      Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning.     The Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute was founded to ensure that small family-owned and closely held businesses across the country had access to the help they need to keep their businesses thriving while they undergo the significant transition in leadership.       

                        Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning.     Jasmine Sandler is a global digital marketing and sales consultant and trainer in the areas of Online Branding, SEO and B2B Social Media. She has been the CEO of a Digital Agency since 2006, and has a niche service that she provides for CEOs and small business owners called Personal Branding Online. Jasmine recently published her 3rd book called "How to Brand Yourself Online Like A CEO" with a related Social Branding Course for business owners.  Website: www.jasminesandler.com      

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. Many people don't live up to their potential because they "play it small". Patti Cotton of The Cotton Group, Inc., discusses why that is and what you can do to "play it Big"!

              Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. How should leaders handle a workplace issue when the facts are unclear and the stakes are high? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Hattye Knight, human resources professional, author, speaker, radio host, and trainer, about one of the most important and sensitive responsibilities in employee relations: conducting a fact-finding investigation. Drawing on her extensive background in HR and workplace issues, Hattye shares practical insight into how organizations can respond more effectively when concerns arise involving employees, policy, conduct, or workplace conflict. This conversation explores the purpose of a fact-finding investigation and why getting the process right matters so much. Hattye explains how

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. Carol Marzouk, CEO of Leadership 'N' Soul discusses why there is low trust and destructive conflict in the workplace, and what to do about it.      

              Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. KenSanginario  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".    

              Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. How can the right question change the way a person thinks, leads, and moves forward? In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with Moty Koppes, a Master Certified Executive Coach, about the power of coaching questions and why they can create real change in both business and life. Moty explains that great coaching is not simply about asking for answers. It is about asking questions powerful enough to shift a person’s frame of reference, challenge limiting beliefs, and open up a new understanding of who they are and what they are capable of. This conversation explores what makes executive coaching different from advice-giving, consulting, or problem-solving alone. Moty shares how people often come into coaching already

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. Janne Ohtonen is in the business of Customer Experiences and is going to talk about Customer Experience Strategies. Questions discussed: What makes customer experiences so important? How can companies ensure they are producing remarkable customer experiences? What happens for organizations that do not put proper effort in customer experiences? Offer: Free online video training series for creating your own customer experience blueprint at http://bit.ly/cebbillblack Contact info: Email Address janne@ohtonen.fi Website http://addvalueto.me  

  Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. Tess Cox, Principal of Tess Cox and Associates, has a myriad of skills, but ultimately aims to assist others in personal and professional transformational change. She believes that choice, not chance, determines your destiny. Feedback is crucial to self-awareness, and self-awareness allows us to grow more effectively. Coaching is essential to maximizing our potential.  In her interview, Tess not only shares the 5 C’s of leadership, but also redefines the term leader. She stresses the importance of work-life congruency and aligning both to fit our personalities. Above all, Tess discusses the need to have a well-defined personal philosophy in order to continually make more confident decisions. Tess also shares a few examples of how she has he

Read the 5-minute summary for this episode and many others at owl.ceo. The OWL (Owner Wisdom Library) turns insights from more than 1,200 Exit Coach Radio interviews into short, practical lessons for business owners on growth, leadership, operations, and exit planning. Smart Advantage is the only marketing and management consultancy focused exclusively on identifying and communicating the most important element of successful competition – your competitive advantage – from your target market’s perspective. Today, we will be discussing the importance of differentiating yourself from your competition. Questions Asked:  1. What prompted you to write your book, Creating Competitive Advantage? 2. What does Smart Advantage do and who are your ideal clients? 3. What results do your clients see after an engagement with Smart Advantage?