Welcome to Exceptional Companies Podcast

What happens when the business you built… no longer needs you?

Most entrepreneurs think selling is the finish line. But for many, it’s an identity crisis they never saw coming. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Ikenberry to unpack the myths of passive ownership, the emotional weight of exiting, and why the most successful founders are the ones who prepare before they’re ready.

Would your business survive without you? And more importantly… would you?

What if the job you’ve been chasing isn’t the problem—what if it’s the absence of purpose that’s leaving you empty? Otis McGregor went from Green Beret to wandering the “job desert,” only to find clarity in the most unexpected place: a high school rugby field. This conversation will make you rethink how you define success, leadership, and what truly fills your cup. What if you’re closer to your calling than you think—but you’ve been looking in all the wrong places?

Ever wondered what truly makes a business sale more than numbers? What if the right buyer isn’t the highest bidder, but the person whose values align with yours? Curious how mapping your ideal buyer today can shape every decision, or why sweeping profit into a separate account might be the single best habit you adopt? Dive into my chat with Tato Corcoran and unlock six actionable steps to build a business that sells on your terms. Ready to find your perfect match?

What if failure wasn’t the end, but the beginning? What if every setback, every mistake, was actually pushing you closer to success? Justin Skinner shares his unexpected journey from shattered baseball dreams to real estate triumphs, revealing the secret to turning failure into your greatest ally. Want to know how he did it? How he learned to embrace failure, trust his gut, and grow stronger with each challenge? Tune in to discover the mindset shift that transformed his life—and could transform yours too.

What if your business could run—and sell—without you? Most entrepreneurs say they want freedom, but their business depends entirely on them. The real secret? Building with enterprise value in mind from day one. In this episode, I break down the four pillars that make a company truly sellable—and share the hard lessons most owners learn too late. Are you building something that works because of you… Or without you?

How do you choose between building wealth through real estate or scaling a business? What if the answer was doing both? In my latest conversation with Sam Primm and Lucas Walls, founders of Faster Freedom, we dive deep into the secrets of strategic debt, authentic entrepreneurship, and financial freedom. Can leveraging both paths unlock exceptional success?

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live, not just to do? In a recent episode, I sat down with Mike Kitko—a leader who battled the weight of external success and internal emptiness—to explore how chasing dollars can steal your joy. What if you discovered that real fulfillment isn’t in the next promotion but in every precious “now”? Join us and challenge your beliefs: Are you living out of obligation, or are you truly inspired?

Have you ever wondered how to transform daily chaos into strategic clarity? In my journey from hustling in the trenches to leading with purpose, I learned that true growth starts with letting go and embracing vulnerability. In a candid conversation with Tato Corcoran, we uncover the raw challenges of entrepreneurship and the art of delegation. Are you ready to elevate your game and build a legacy that thrives beyond the daily grind?

Have you ever wondered how to design your life so that every moment counts? In this episode of the Exceptional Companies Podcast, I explore blending work, family, and personal growth into one cohesive journey. What if you could offload your mental clutter and embrace imperfection to unlock true mastery? Join my conversation with Joseph Thompson as we reveal how stacking your daily actions can transform the way you live and lead. Curious to learn more?

Ever wondered why real success takes forever? In this episode, I dig deep into the journey behind every win and setback. How do the challenges you face become the bricks of your foundation? What if building genuine relationships is more vital than chasing quick wins? Join me as I explore how embracing struggle, staying humble, and relentlessly learning can transform your path to an exceptional life. Are you ready to lay your own brick-by-brick foundation?