In this episode of Freedom to Exit, Lani Dickinson breaks down one of the most overlooked exit strategies: optimization.

Most founders only take their systems 60% of the way—then wonder why their business won’t sell. But buyers are looking for clean, scalable systems, predictable outcomes, and processes that run without you. Lani shows you how AI and automation can finish what you started, give buyers the certainty they need, and help you walk away with more cash and fewer earn-outs.

If your business feels like chaos and you're not sure what to fix first—this episode is your roadmap.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why only 1 in 5 businesses actually sell (and how to be one of them)
• What buyers are really looking for—and why they’ll walk away from a “rescue project”
• How AI and automation can drive real optimization without a huge team
• The step-by-step process to optimize your sales flow, onboarding, and delivery
• Why optimized systems reduce earn-outs, seller financing, and buyer risk
• What founders can do today to increase leverage, cash at close, and sale success

Links Mentioned:

✅ 7 Ways to Incorporate AI Into Your Business (Free Guide)

✅ The Changes Assessment (Find What’s Broken in Your Business)

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