The Wise Exit
Weekly strategies for building your company towards a successful exit.
Written by
Brian Dukes
Connect
Aug 20, 2026
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3 min read
What founders get wrong about selling alone
Aug 13, 2026
And why it could cost you millions at the exit
Aug 6, 2026
What rollover equity really costs you in control
Jul 30, 2026
2 min read
Why do you even need an M&A team in the first place?
Jul 23, 2026
You don't need a deal on the table to run your business like one is.
Jul 16, 2026
4 min read
Your Vision Isn't What They're Buying
Jul 9, 2026
6 min read
The themes that kept surfacing, deal after deal, industry after industry
Jul 2, 2026
What most founders get wrong when a buyer pushes back
Jun 25, 2026
What happens to your leverage the moment you enter exclusivity
