In this episode of Freedom to Exit, Lani Dickinson delivers a wake-up call for founders still stuck inside their business: buyers don’t want your hustle—they want your systems.

Lani breaks down how AI and automation directly impact your company’s value, employee retention, client satisfaction, and ultimate ability to scale—or sell. You’ll hear why burnout, dropped leads, and repetitive tasks are slowly eroding your valuation, and how small changes in automation can unlock the freedom (and exit multiple) you actually started your business for.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why most businesses that list never sell (and how to avoid being one of them)
• How automation impacts profitability, client experience, and valuation
• What buyers are really looking for—and why they don’t care how hard you work
• How to hit industry benchmarks that matter in due diligence
• Why AI improves employee retention and eliminates burnout
• The truth about client expectations, speed-to-lead, and how automation meets them
• Real stories of founders who stopped babysitting their business—and finally stepped away

Links Mentioned:

✅ 7 Ways AI Can Boost Your Sales and Save You Time – Free Guide

✅ The Changes Assessment – See What Buyers See in Your Business

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