Most entrepreneurs skip the two most important steps before launching their business. Without these foundations, you'll struggle to get sales, burn through marketing dollars, and wonder why customers aren't buying what you're selling.

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📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → The three elements that make up a winning value proposition → Why most startups fail at articulating customer value → How to build a financial model that gets you to cash flow positive fast → The biggest mistakes founders make with revenue projections → Why being cash efficient beats raising money every time

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: → Entrepreneurs in the launch phase who want to avoid costly mistakes → Startup founders struggling to define their value proposition → Business owners who need a realistic financial model → Anyone tired of burning money on launches that don't convert

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Launch Capsule 00:28 Why Most Launches Fail 01:49 Element 1: Clear Value Proposition 02:48 The Three Components of Value Props 04:57 Element 2: Cash Flow Positive Model 06:36 Three Financial Model Essentials 08:07 Resources for Launch Success 09:32 Closing Thoughts

🎙️ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: Jim DuBos is a serial entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience, having founded 10 companies with 7 successful exits and 20+ acquisitions. As a business growth strategist and exit planning expert, Jim helps entrepreneurs build scalable, profitable businesses through proven systems and strategic planning.

Connect with Jim DuBos: → Website: https://www.dubos.me → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ → Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

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Topics discussed: startup launch strategy, value proposition development, financial modeling for startups, cash flow management, entrepreneur launch tips, business planning essentials, startup financial strategy, launch preparation checklist, profitable business launch, startup success factors, business model validation, revenue forecasting, customer value creation, startup cash management, launch execution strategy, business foundation building, entrepreneur financial planning, startup growth strategy, launch readiness assessment, business sustainability planning

Selling your business? Don't sign that consulting agreement until you watch this. I share 10 critical elements every entrepreneur needs to negotiate BEFORE agreeing to stay on as a consultant post-exit.

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📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → How to clearly define your role, scope and deliverables post-sale → Smart compensation structures including equity considerations → The "exit button" strategy that protects your rollover equity → Tax implications and ownership transfer mechanisms you must understand → Non-compete and confidentiality terms that won't restrict your future

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: → Business owners planning an exit in the next 1-5 years → Entrepreneurs currently in acquisition negotiations → Business owners who want leverage when structuring their post-sale role → Founders who want to protect their interests after selling → Anyone taking on a consulting role with their former company

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Post-Exit Consulting 00:27 Role and Scope of Services 01:54 Compensation Structure Essentials 03:15 Rollover Equity Exit Strategy 04:22 Exit Terms and Transition Planning 04:58 Confidentiality and Non-Compete Terms 05:42 IP and Work Product Ownership 06:06 Tax Implications to Consider 06:38 Board or Advisory Roles 06:58 Dispute Resolution Mechanisms 07:17 Integration with Purchase Agreement 07:41 Location and Alignment Considerations 08:24 Closing Thoughts

🎙️ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: With 35+ years as a serial entrepreneur, Jim DuBos has founded 10 companies, achieved 7 successful exits, and completed 20+ acquisitions. As a strategic advisor, Jim helps business owners create scalable, profitable companies that are exit-ready, whether they plan to sell in 2 years or 20 years.

Connect with Jim: → Website: https://www.dubos.me → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ → Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

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Topics discussed: business exit planning, consulting agreement terms, post-exit strategy, business sale consulting, acquisition agreements, exit terms negotiation, non-compete clauses, rollover equity protection, consulting compensation structure, business exit strategy, post-sale consulting role, exit button strategy, business transition planning, merger and acquisition terms, entrepreneur exit planning, exit ready business, business sale preparation, intellectual property transfer, advisory board roles, dispute resolution mechanisms

Selling your business? The Definitive Purchase Agreement (DPA) can make or break your deal. In this second part, I walk through the vital sections that protect your interests when selling your company.

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📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → How covenants protect both parties between signing and closing → The critical conditions that must be met before your deal finalizes → How indemnification manages risk after the sale closes → Understanding termination clauses and what happens if deals fall apart → The importance of cash waterfall and escrow in your final payout

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: → Business owners planning to exit in the next 3-5 years → Entrepreneurs who want to maximize their sale price → Business leaders navigating late-stage acquisition talks → Anyone who needs to understand the legal framework of business sales → Owners who want to protect themselves during the sale process

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to DPA Series Part 2 00:31 Covenants Section Explained 01:36 Conditions to Closing Requirements 02:40 Indemnification and Risk Allocation 03:42 Termination Clauses and Consequences 04:26 Miscellaneous Provisions Importance 05:09 Schedules and Exhibits Overview 06:19 Cash Waterfall and Distribution Strategy 09:16 Closing Thoughts on DPA Structure

🎙️ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: With 35+ years as a serial entrepreneur, Jim DuBos has founded 10 companies and successfully exited 7 of them. His expertise in growth strategy and exit planning comes from real-world experience navigating over 20 acquisitions. Jim now helps business owners maximize their company value and execute successful exits.

Connect with Jim: → Website: https://www.dubos.me → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ → Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment

#BusinessExit #MergerAndAcquisition #DefinitivePurchaseAgreement #BusinessSale #ExitPlanning #BusinessAcquisition #EntrepreneurExit #BusinessValuation #ExitStrategy #DealStructure

Topics discussed: definitive purchase agreement, business sale contract, DPA sections explained, business exit strategy, covenants in business sale, conditions to closing, indemnification in business sales, termination clauses explained, business sale documents, cash waterfall in business sale, business acquisition structure, exit planning strategy, business sale preparation, M&A contract terms, purchase agreement negotiation, entrepreneur exit planning, business owner exit, selling your business, maximizing business sale value, exit ready business