Digital Social Hour

Why 99% of Entrepreneurs Fail to Exit (And How Not To) | Eddie Wilson DSH #1094


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Discover why 99% of entrepreneurs fail to exit their businesses successfully and learn the proven strategies from Eddie Wilson, known as the "King of Exits" with over 100 successful company sales! 🚀

 

In this eye-opening conversation, Eddie reveals his three-pillar approach to creating valuable businesses that buyers chase after. Learn how he achieves an incredible 78% success rate (compared to the industry average of 8-9%) and why operational efficiency is the key to commanding premium valuations.

 

From his first painful exit where he lost $30M to building a business empire and transforming countless companies, Eddie shares raw insights about what really matters in business and life. He breaks down why most entrepreneurs struggle to sell their companies and provides actionable strategies to position your business for a successful exit.

 

Beyond the business tactics, Eddie opens up about the surprising truth of wealth, materialism, and finding genuine fulfillment through impact. His journey from chasing profits to feeding over 4,300 children daily through his humanitarian work offers powerful lessons for entrepreneurs at any stage.

 

Whether you're building to sell or looking to create lasting impact through your business, this conversation delivers invaluable wisdom from someone who's mastered both the art of the exit and the pursuit of meaningful success. đź’«

 

#operationaleffectiveness #operationalefficiency #commonpitfallsinbusinessexits #efficiencystrategies #operationalperformance

 

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Eddie's Events

02:10 - Podcasts and Media

04:30 - Acquiring Companies Strategies

05:00 - Prolon Overview

06:00 - Red Ocean vs Blue Ocean Strategy

07:20 - Aspire and Ambition

09:46 - Artificial Intelligence Insights

11:06 - How to Sell Your Company Successfully

13:09 - Importance of Mentorship

16:28 - Defining an End Goal

17:56 - Materialism and Its Impact

20:58 - Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness Discussion

24:00 - Selling a Business: Key Steps

26:09 - Eddie's Track Record and Achievements

28:28 - What Eddie's Excited About in the Future

29:21 - Where to Find Eddie Online

 

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BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: [email protected]

 

GUEST: Eddie Wilson

https://www.instagram.com/eddiewilsonofficial

 

SPONSORS:

Prolon: http://prolonlife.com/DSH

 

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759

Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/

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