Entrepreneur Jeffrey Feldberg turned down a seven-figure offer for his business, created the Deep Wealth Roadmap, implemented it for his company, and two years later got a nine-figure liquidity event.

Enough said.

In this episode we discuss the basics of the Deep Wealth Roadmap and what it can do for other business owners.

To reach Jeffrey, email success@deepwealth.com. Mention the Getting the Deal Done Podcast or John Martinka and get a free strategy call.

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Jessica Martinka

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Since 2005 I (John) have led 19 Rotary projects titled, Improving Education Through Technology.

The Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club along with the Cisco Networking Academy at Newport High School partner to donate computers and setup Wi-fi networks in schools, the last 16 projects in Antigua and Barbuda.

So far we've donated over 10,000 computers and setup Wi-fi in scores of schools in Antigua.

This episode discusses the project and five lessons critical to both charity projects and business.

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Jessica Martinka

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Todd Schuchart (www.razorridge.com) is an entrepreneur who has figured out marketing to generate leads. He discusses this plus give the following wisdom:

• Do your homework. Know what you want and with whom.
• There's tremendous value in your industry knowledge.
• Establish your voice, regularly.
• You know your business better than anyone.
• Don't try to please everyone.

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Jessica Martinka

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Learn large companies have similar succession planning issues as small ones.

1. The owner/CEO has to address the issue.
2. Who, what, when, why, and how are important.
3. Know your options. A company making $1 million a year probably won't sell to a professional buyer (PE or Family Office) and one making $5 million probably has to sell to a professional buyer.

John Martinka
Jessica Martinka

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Adam Goldman is, The Franchise Coach and sees a big part of his mission as de-mystifying franchising.

Adam owned a Vanguard Cleaning and Restoration master franchise for 8.5 years and sold it when he received an unsolicited offer.

He is now a franchise coach and consultant who places about 30 people per year in over 100 territories. He works with about 75 industries.

We talk about the right type of person for various franchise opportunities, watching your exit opportunities before signing any agreement, and while changes to your agreement won't happen consider changes to your territories.

You can reach Adam at www.franchisecoach.net.

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Jessica Martinka

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Listen as John discusses key factors to increase value so owners can Exit With Style, Grace, and More Money®.

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Jessica Martinka

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Lisa Forrest with Live Oak Bank is a regular guest. Given there were only a few, but extremely important, changes in the latest SOP she shares:

• Tips to buyers when dealing with a bank (FYI, don't just throw a CIM or financial statements at them and ask how much they'll lend)
• Buyers need to look at more than the financial statements, i.e., the non-financial factors
• Buyer mistakes
• Things sellers can do make it easier to fund (and get more)

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Jessica Martinka

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Jim Stevenson offers a lot and discusses it here. He helps people with:

• Fundraising
• M&A - know your objectives and be flexible
• Strategy
• Transformation (restructuring, growth, getting ready to exit)

We discuss mistakes owners make and how he helps fix them. He's also affiliated with Medimusic, a company using imbedded music to help dementia patients and those in pain.

You can reach Jim at https://www.bletchleygroup.com/

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Jessica Martinka

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