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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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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

Brian Dukes, +1

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

Brian Dukes, +1

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

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