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The Wise Exit

Weekly strategies for building your company towards a successful exit.

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Brian Dukes

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Why Signing the LOI Is the Riskiest Part of Your Exit

Jun 25, 2026

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3 min read

Why Signing the LOI Is the Riskiest Part of Your Exit

What happens to your leverage the moment you enter exclusivity

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Organic Growth vs. Growth By Acquisition

Jun 18, 2026

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4 min read

Organic Growth vs. Growth By Acquisition

How to decide which is right for your business

Why Every Business Should Have a Strong Integration Plan

Jun 11, 2026

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5 min read

Why Every Business Should Have a Strong Integration Plan

+ how to build the right one for your business

Why the Best Exits Are Built Through Relationships

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

Why the Best Exits Are Built Through Relationships

How to Build a Buyer Pipeline

What a Buyer Really Thinks When They Look at Your Business

May 28, 2026

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5 min read

What a Buyer Really Thinks When They Look at Your Business

5 risks a buyer sees

5 Things to Do Before Selling Your Business

May 22, 2026

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5 min read

5 Things to Do Before Selling Your Business

+ this week's podcast with a 5x founder

May 15, 2026

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5 min read

How to Build the Right Exit Plan

Even If You're Not Ready to Sell Today

May 7, 2026

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5 min read

5 Numbers Buyers Are Looking At

And Why You Should Be Too

May 1, 2026

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4 min read

How to Negotiate Your Deal

Without leaving money on the table

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