Selling a Company from $0 to $5M
Description
In this episode, Jason Pond shares how he scaled his broadband business from a small-town ISP to a $5 million exit. He breaks down key lessons on co-founding, building a strong company culture, strategic planning beyond the $1M mark, and preparing a business for sale, even when you don’t plan to sell. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or growing a team, Jason’s insights on leadership, growth, and staying battle-tested through challenges are invaluable.
Highlights of the Podcast
00:01 - Introduction and Episode Overview
02:38 - Founder vs. Co-founder Dynamics
04:48 - Company Building Journey
07:49 - Company Culture and Strategic Planning
10:00 - The Inflection Point at $1M Revenue
13:50 - Remote vs. In-Office Teams
15:56 - Caution on Outsourced Strategy and Consultants
18:08 - Value of Industry Networking
20:37 - Structuring a Business for Exit
25:28 - Final Advice on Entrepreneurship
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