Poised for Exit
Welcome to the Poised for Exit podcast! Poised for Exit is an under 30-minute strategic planning guidance podcast for busy small business owners. Each week you’ll hear certified exit planning advisor, Julie Keyes, talk with a range of entrepreneurs and professionals about preparing your business for a future transition. Guests at every stage of company ownership will share their personal stories and lessons learned about topics such as the anatomy of the exit planning process, developing a growth strategy, how to sell on your terms, exit planning for women small business owners, handling business diversity, and how to sell a family business. Whether you’re planning an exit in the near future or not, this show will provide you with the same action-oriented content that Julie utilizes while consulting with Keyestrategies clients. Building an exit strategy can be overwhelming, especially with all the decisions and details you have to consider. “Poised for Exit” will simplify the process and help you unwrap the unknowns, giving you more confidence in your planning process. Previous episodes are available for download, so if you are new to our show, you can listen to them in any order that suits you. Join us each week for timely, relevant content that will surely impact your business exit outcome! Subscribe to our newsletter below to receive your weekly episode link and stay updated on new strategic planning content. Find “Poised for Exit” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and others. Thank you to our Sponsors: Sunbelt Business Advisers and JAK CPA's. A special note of thanks to Tyler Keyes who produced the music for the “Poised for Exit” show.
Episodes
Stepping Into a Family Business Built on Service, Safety, and Purpose
Rethinking HR and Virtual Assistance for the Modern Workplace
Why Clean Financials Build Trust and Drive Better Business Transitions
Building Stronger Teams and Business Value Through EQ and AI
What to Expect at the EPI Regional Summit 2025
How to Pass Down Real Estate Wealth Without the Tax Burden
Exit Planning in the Age of AI: Building Smarter Strategies
Next Chapter Partners: Preparing Owners for Life After Exit
Laying the Foundation for a Legacy
Frameworks For Success
Behind the Scenes of Starting and Scaling a Business
How the M&A Summit Helps Business Owners Plan Their Next Move
Smart Risk Management for Growth and Exit
The Role Financial Planning Plays in a Successful Exit
What Makes a Business Sellable
Leading With Grit and Growth
Fit For Transition
Advisors, Agendas, and the Fear of Letting Go
What Works in Family Business Succession
Sales Tax and What Sellers Overlook
You’re Doing LinkedIn Wrong: A Proven Sales Strategy
Why Transparency and Trust Are Your Best Exit Strategies
Estate and Tax Planning for Business Exits