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Have you ever wondered why some businesses thrive and others take a nosedive? Most business owners don’t ever think about their exit strategy until it is too late. And why do some businesses exit for maximum value; others sell for pennies on the dollar; and some don’t sell at all? Welcome to Exit Rich, hosted by seasoned M&A advisor, Michelle Seiler Tucker, dedicated to helping you on a path to your next adventure, or retiring rich and exiting for the price that you’ve dreamed of and deserve. Even if you are not ready to sell now or still building to sell, Michelle’s guidance, expertise, and mentorship will open your eyes to the road to finding your desired exit.In this show, you will get an understanding of how to plan your ST GPS Exit(TM) and the different types of exits, how to build your business to run on all six cylinders, the ST 6Ps(TM), and how to maximize the dollar value of your company. From interviews with famous entrepreneurs, like Alec Stern, founder of Constant Contact, and Jeff Hoffman, founder of PriceLine, you will learn from those who have successfully scaled, exited before you, and moved on to start their next adventure. You will also learn about financial analysis, implementing a custom targeted marketing campaign while maintaining 100% confidentiality, screening and qualifying prospective buyers, negotiating deal structure and terms, providing support with pre-closing activities, overseeing and managing the due diligence process, managing closing activities and documents, and much more!The process of selling a business is a tough journey. It can be the pinnacle of a life of hard work and struggle and can open the door to a new way of life for you and your family. The successful sale of a business, a sale where you walk away delighted, is the result of managing multiple complexities and working through a myriad of potential pitfalls. It takes experience and a proven track record to navigate the minefield of selling a business. Keep in mind that 8 out of 10 businesses don’t sell! You need the dedication and the experience of a mergers and acquisitions advisor/broker like Michelle Seiler Tucker who has sold hundreds of businesses.As Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker and the owner of numerous other successful companies, Michelle has consulted, and partnered with many business owners, investing her money, expertise, resources, time energy and effort in which to help her partners build their business to sell their business for their desired dream price. Michelle closes 98% of the offers she writes and obtains an average 20-40% above asking price; which is the result of her persistence and dedication to clients, and her expertise at growing and fixing businesses to achieve their full potential. Seiler Tucker Inc, is the leading authority on buying, selling, fixing, and growing companies.Her bestselling book, Sell Your Business for More Than It’s Worth, is a blueprint for anyone that wants to increase market share, become more profitable, and sell their business for top dollar. Her next book, Exit Rich, further expands on how to grow a business utilizing the 6 P’s and introduces her Build-To-Sell Blueprint. Steve Forbes states: “It is stunning that so many business owners end up leaving so much equity on the table when they want to cash out. That’s why this book will be a goldmine for these entrepreneurs.”The business landscape has changed so much in the last few years. Statistics show that a whopping 70% (out of a sampling of 26 million) of businesses go under even after operating for 10 years or longer. Business owners are forced to sell their business for many reasons, including unforeseen health or economic conditions. Regardless of the reason, knowing when to sell to get the highest price for your company is critical. You absolutely can exit rich, make sure your employees and your customers are taken care of, and continue your legacy. Join Michelle Seiler Tucker every week here to Exit Rich!

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In this episode of Exit Rich, Michelle Seiler Tucker chats with Joshua Esnard, the inventor behind The Cut Buddy—one of the most viral grooming tools to ever hit Shark Tank. Joshua walks us through how a childhood haircut fail sparked a multimillion-dollar idea, what it took to turn a homemade template into a household brand, and the Shark Tank experience that helped fuel his growth. It’s raw, smart, and full of lessons for any entrepreneur with a product and a purpose.🔗 Connect with Seiler Tucker:👉 Facebook: / michelletuckerinternational👉 Instagram: / michelleseilertucker👉 Twitter: / michelleseilert👉 LinkedIn: / michelleseiler👉 TikTok: / michelleseilertuckerJoshua Esnardhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaesnard/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
On this episode of Exit Rich, Michelle Seiler Tucker welcomes Brian Brasch, CEO and Shark Tank alum, for a deep dive into what it’s really like to pitch to the Sharks—and what comes after. Brian shares the story behind his company, PRx Performance, which delivers space-saving fitness solutions that caught the attention of Kevin O’Leary. From prepping for national TV to scaling under pressure, Brian opens up about the lessons, surprises, and pivotal moments that shaped his journey. If you’ve ever dreamed of the Tank or just want a real look at entrepreneurship, this one’s for you.🔗 Connect with Seiler Tucker:👉 Facebook: / michelletuckerinternational👉 Instagram: / michelleseilertucker👉 Twitter: / michelleseilert👉 LinkedIn: / michelleseiler👉 TikTok: / michelleseilertuckerAre you looking to elevate your business or considering selling? Explore our exclusive resources and courses at https://start.seilertucker.com/?utm_s... and embark on a path to success today!Don't forget to hit that Subscribe button and turn on notifications to stay updated with our latest videos. Let's unlock your full potential together!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Discover why the journey to entrepreneurial success is often paved with setbacks, and how embracing the spirit of "try, try again" can lead to extraordinary outcomes in this power-packed episode! We sit down with the visionary John Tabis, founder and Chairman of the Board of The Bouqs Company and Partner at M13, an early-stage Venture Capital fund. He unearths the astonishing journey from a highly publicized Shark Tank rejection to building a floral powerhouse that scaled from $700k to over $100 million in revenue. Learn how his groundbreaking strategies revolutionized an entire industry, the magic of his unique supply chain, and how he cultivated a highly sought-after subscription model by deeply understanding consumer psychology and consistently out-innovating the competition.
Valuable Insights On Shark Tank - Clay Banks From Haven LockEver felt like giving up? In this episode of the Exit Rich Podcast, Clay Banks, the innovative mind behind Haven Lock, joins Michelle Seiler Tucker to share his "try again" story. They dive deep into Clay’s unforgettable Shark Tank experience (remember that door?!), revealing behind-the-scenes insights and strategies that set his pitch apart. From the challenges of pitching to the Sharks to the lessons learned on his entrepreneurial journey, Clay shares invaluable advice for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. His entrepreneurial journey will inspire you to keep pushing forward, no matter the challenge. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Exit Rich! Join us as we welcome David Sodemann and Brett Ellenson, the innovative co-founders of Boho Camper Vans. These visionary entrepreneurs are revolutionizing travel and living by offering mobile tiny homes that promise freedom and a better quality of life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, adventurer, or simply curious, this episode will be a thrilling journey into how they're transforming the way we experience life on the road. Buckle up for an engaging conversation filled with insights, excitement, and the secrets behind their Shark Tank success!
Dive into the entrepreneurial journey of a visionary dad-turned-innovator in this episode! Meet Tomo Delaney-Lethbridge, the mind behind Noshi, an organic fruit paint turned kid-friendly condiment that took Shark Tank by storm. From initial hurdles in packaging to securing a game-changing Walmart deal, Tomo shares candidly about scaling setbacks and personal perseverance amid family health challenges. Discover how strategic pivots and investor insights reshaped Noshi into a staple at family tables, blending creativity with mealtime fun. For some startup resilience and inspiration, tune in to Tomo's story—a testament to navigating entrepreneurial waters with heart and resilience. Don't miss this insightful episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Les Cookson, the owner of LUCIDArt, isn’t afraid of a challenge; he thrives on them. This two-time Shark Tank alum went from inventor with a dream to entrepreneur extraordinaire, building a business primed for a massive exit. But Les’ secret isn’t just about landing a deal but understanding the game of building and exiting businesses like a kingmaker. Dive into his experience and discover how he leveraged the show’s platform, the key turning points that transformed his creation into a thriving company ripe for a lucrative exit, and the strategies that made his business attractive to potential buyers. Les Cookson’s insights will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to exit rich. So, are you ready to take your business to the next level and unlock your exit potential? Learn from Les Cookson’s journey today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Do you ever wonder if barefoot running is right for you, but you’re worried about hurting your feet? Then check out this interview with Steven Sashen, co-founder of Xero Shoes, a company that makes footwear designed to mimic the barefoot experience. Sashen, a former professional runner himself, talks about the benefits of barefoot running and how Xero Shoes can help you transition safely. You’ll also learn about his experience on Shark Tank, including the surprising request from Kevin O’Leary (spoiler alert: it didn’t involve money!). This episode is packed with valuable insights for runners of all levels, so get ready to ditch the bulky shoes and feel the ground beneath your feet!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Join us for another episode of the Exit Rich podcast as our special guest, David Allen, drops golden nuggets on personal and organizational productivity. One of the world’s most influential thinkers on productivity, David’s 40 years of experience as a management consultant and executive coach have earned him the title of personal productivity guru by Fast Company and one of the top 5 executive coaches by Forbes Magazine. His bestselling book, the groundbreaking Getting Things Done, and its methods, commonly known as GTD, spawned a movement with millions of practitioners and fans around the world.
Join us for another episode of the Exit Rich podcast as our special guest, Brian Shimmerlik, drops golden nuggets on entrepreneurship and innovation in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Brian Shimmerlik launched his first company at just 19 years old while at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Upon graduation, he worked in finance at J.P. Morgan, quantifying the firm’s interest rate risk and later valuing Emigrant Bank’s investments in venture capital and hedge funds. In 2011, Brian quit his career in finance and interned for the CEO of Conductor, a NYC- based Search Engine Optimization platform. Brian launched Vengo in 2012 and has led the Company for over a decade, leading all aspects including fundraising, strategy, management, and product. Vengo currently serves as a leading digital out of home media platform operating over 53,000 screens that reach 6 billion audited monthly impressionsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
There are hunters around hunting for your creations, and you shouldn't let them take your ownership from you. But how can you protect your creation from people with unsavory intentions? Today, Michael Lechter, the Author of Rich Dad's Advisors: OPM: How to Attract Other People's Money for Your Investments--The Ultimate Leverage, talks about how you can build and protect your intellectual property. He also identifies some mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to intellectual property. He also touches on how entrepreneurs can protect themselves from working with the wrong attorney and getting cheated on. Step into this insightful conversation with Michael and armor your patent with his valuable ideas.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Small business success isn't just about what you sell today; it's about understanding your clients' future needs and staying ahead of the curve. In this week's power-packed episode, we have special guest Melinda Emerson, the renowned “SmallBizLady” herself and CEO of Quintessence Group—a marketing consulting firm that serves Fortune 500 brands that target small businesses. Join us as we discuss the world of small business success. Melinda shares the 12 P's every small business owner must master, the strategies for prioritizing your marketing efforts, the secrets to keeping your top list for business connections, and more. Tune in now and discover how to make your small business flourish.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
What’s catastrophic to your business is when you built it unsellable. To guide you into the path of building a sellable business, Michelle Seiler Tucker brought her compass to help you Find Your Exit in your business. In this episode, Michelle provides insights on how business owners can use the GPS Exit Model to exit rich from their business. She also enumerates the steps for building the GPS Exit Model. Now is the time to take action to build a sellable business. Join Michelle in this valuable episode and grab her compass to lead you to find your exit today. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Turn life's challenges into golden opportunities and make a difference in the world, just like Ben and Laura did with Jonas Paul Eyewear. In this inspiring episode, we hear the remarkable journey of Ben and Laura Harrison, the co-founders of Jonas Paul Eyewear. Their son, Jonas, who was born blind, sparked a mission to help not only him but countless other kids facing visual impairments. The couple shares how they transformed adversity into a thriving business that's making a difference in the lives of children globally. Tune in to a discussion filled with life-changing insights, strategies for entrepreneurs, and heartwarming stories of triumph. Ben and Laura are on a mission to not only create beautiful eyeglasses but to empower children to see the world in a whole new light.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Walking the path of entrepreneurship means having many doors shut on our faces, especially as women. How do we rise through all these tough times and find success? Listen to another episode of the Exit Rich podcast as our special guest Dr. Shellie Hipsky gives golden nuggets on successful entrepreneurship and leadership practices, and empowering women to follow their dreams. Dr. Shellie Hipsky is the CEO of Inspiring Lives International, the Executive Director of the Global Sisterhood, and the editor-in-chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine. She has also been honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for serving over 4,000 hours of Volunteer Service by the President of the United States in 2023! Along with her many other achievements, Dr. Shellie is a force to be reckoned with and we can’t wait to learn more about her on today’s show!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
LIVE TODAY on Wednesday, October 4th at 12:00 pm (CST)! Listen to another episode of the Exit Rich podcast as our special guest, Janice Jimenez gives golden nuggets for achieving success and living your best life. Janice is an International Bestselling Author for the collaboration book Transforming Pain Into Purpose. Janice shares how her naivety cost her as she began her journey in real estate, and how it pushed her to learn the ropes. From the mistakes made starting her real estate journey to her calculated risks and involvement in the Filipino-American Chambers of Commerce, Janice takes us through how she transforms her pain into purpose. So, let’s explore this episode and be inspired by Janice’s journey to living her best life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
Congress recently passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act to enhance national security, intelligence, and law enforcement efforts against money laundering, terrorism financing, and illicit activities. It does so by establishing a national registry of beneficial ownership details for "reporting companies." Although the CTA largely applies to foreign-owned shell companies, domestic companies should review the definition of a "reporting company" to confirm whether they qualify for any exceptions. Today, father-and-son duo Garrett Sutton and Ted Sutton give golden nuggets on this new law that nobody seems to be talking about. Garrett is a corporate attorney, asset protection expert, and bestselling author, while his son, Ted, is a licensed attorney. Tune in to understand the CTA better and save your company from unnecessary penalties.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
According to Deborah McPhee, a licensed Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Education Sponsor, 81% of women suffer sexual harassment, while men are under 50%. In many cases, most of the sexual harassment case goes unreported. Cases like this happen in any environment, like your workplace or at home. In another episode of the Exit Rich podcast, our special guest discusses sexual harassment law and how it can crush small businesses. She also provides insights on the difference between online training and hiring coaches like Deb in conducting sexual harassment training in your organization. Learn to protect everyone around you from harassment, and let’s get onto this episode today.  For more information, you can visit her website at https://deborahmcphee.com/ or call 312-533-1994Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
The term “artificial intelligence” came around the 1950s. Since then, it has bloomed into something that may or may not replace many people in many industries. In this episode, the CEO of Accelerant Agency, Jordan Wilson, delves into the power of generative AI brings into our daily lives. He also demonstrates how you can utilize ChatGPT correctly so you won’t have to deal with AI Lying. Jordan also shares seven tools that will definitely provide so much value in your life. We touch so many points to expand your understanding of generative AI. So, let’s open our doors into the future, and we won’t be left behind as many businesses advance into the modern world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
You make failures along your journey to success. That is what today’s guests showcase as they grace this episode with wisdom. Mitch And Maeli Nelson, Real Estate Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Educators, join the Exit Rich podcast! They completed hundreds of fix-and-flips and amassed a multi-million-dollar rental portfolio that spans the United States. This power duo emphasizes the value of education and Mindset to Millions in navigating your real estate journey. With their proven expertise, Mitch and Maeli unveil their secret to becoming a real estate millionaire. Tune in to this episode because there are so many tips Mitch and Maeli share that you don’t want to miss.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.seilertucker.com/podcast
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