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Beyond 8 Figures
A.J. Lawrence
How to Build Exit-Ready Companies with Niraj Shah, DKZ Equity
SEP 17, 202538 MIN
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Description
Thinking about selling your company someday? Most founders wait until it’s too late to prepare their business for a clean, valuable exit.
In this episode, I chat with Niraj Shah, M&A Advisor and 5x Founder, about what really makes a company exit-ready. We dig into mindset traps, deal-killers, and the simple actions you can take right now to set up your business for maximum value, whether you sell this year or ten years from now.
🔍 What we cover:
Why “exit readiness” starts years before you sell
The biggest founder blind spots during M&A
How to identify red flags buyers will uncover
The emotional side of letting go
📣 Want to turn your business into a valuable asset—on your terms? Let’s talk.
🔗 Resources & Guest Links:
Niraj Shah: Website, LinkedIn, Newsletter
The Messy Marketplace by Brent Beshore
Exit Strategy by Sherry Walling & Rob Walling

