Ep. 145, Never Start A Business Without An Exit Plan (An Entrepreneur’s Story)

<p class="p1">This episode gives us access to Ezra Firestone’s Blue Ribbon E-Commerce Mastermind. Whether you’re already a Founder/Entrepreneur or want to launch your own business one day, there are takeaways, tips, and fun tidbits in this conversation between two heavy-hitters that have recently sold large portions of their boot-strapped businesses.</p> <p class="p1">You’ll hear Ezra’s chat with Kindred Bravely Founder Garret Akerson as they share their exit stories, reasoning, and what life is like ‘on the other side.’ </p> <p class="p1">Also, learn why Garret Aversion thinks you should never start a business without an Exit plan and why Ezra advises you ‘get out’ when your business is at around 70% of its potential.</p> <p class="p3"><em>“Entrepreneurship is a personal development game, right? Cause you are always the limiting factor no matter what”.</em> Garret Akerson</p> <p class="p3"><strong>YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!</strong></p> <p class="p3">Thank you to our listeners for all the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages you’ve sent this year - the Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that.</p> <p class="p3">It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (<a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407"><span class="s1">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407</span></a>) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. </p> <p class="p3">We’d also <em>love it</em> if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and be sure to tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere.</p> <p class="p3">Have questions? Please send us an email at <a href="mailto:support@smartmarketer.com"><span class= "s1">support@smartmarketer.com</span></a>, and don’t forget to…</p> <p class="p3"><em>Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit</em></p> <p class="p3"><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p class="p1">Garret Akerson on LinkedIn, <a href= "https://www.li