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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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Aug 13, 2026

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3 min read

The Role Your Business Is Missing

And why it could cost you millions at the exit

Brian Dukes, +1

Aug 6, 2026

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3 min read

The Second Bite of the Apple

What rollover equity really costs you in control

Brian Dukes, +1

Jul 30, 2026

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2 min read

We're Going Back to Basics

Why do you even need an M&A team in the first place?

Brian Dukes, +1

Run Your Business Like You’re Always in an Earnout

Jul 23, 2026

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3 min read

Run Your Business Like You’re Always in an Earnout

You don't need a deal on the table to run your business like one is.

Brian Dukes, +1

One of the Biggest Disconnects We See Before a Sale

Jul 16, 2026

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4 min read

One of the Biggest Disconnects We See Before a Sale

Your Vision Isn't What They're Buying

Brian Dukes, +1

10 Founders Walked Us Through Their Exits. Here's What They All Had in Common.

Jul 9, 2026

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6 min read

10 Founders Walked Us Through Their Exits. Here's What They All Had in Common.

The themes that kept surfacing, deal after deal, industry after industry

Brian Dukes, +1

Jul 2, 2026

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3 min read

Why Patience Wins in M&A

What most founders get wrong when a buyer pushes back

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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

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