You may feel ready to exit, but is your business truly prepared?

In this episode of Scale to Sell, hosts Adam and Steve Burton unpack powerful insights from two exit planning conferences. From valuations to AI to family handoffs, they break down what most owners miss—and how to fix it. Whether you’re five years out or thinking about it now, this episode could reshape your strategy.

Steve and Adam discuss:

• The importance of building an exit-ready business that can run without you (05:00)

• Why business owners need a realistic valuation and how to use it to plan a successful exit (08:17)

• How family businesses are at risk when there's no clear succession or structure in place (12:25)

• Why handing off the business to your kids without liquidity is harming generational wealth (15:52)

• How AI and smart acquisitions can fuel growth and improve both sales and buyer appeal (18:17)

• And more!

Resources:

• Unlock your business’s potential with our free Scale to Sell self-assessment

• Book your free discovery call with us today!

• FREE Valuation Report - What’s Your Business Worth?

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What makes recurring revenue the darling of the business world today?

In episode 40 of the Scale to Sell podcast, Adam and Steve Burton explore the power of incorporating a recurring revenue model into your business. This episode highlights why recurring revenue businesses, like HVAC and lawn services, are highly valued by private equity firms and competitors alike.

Discover how building predictable and stable revenue can ensure long-term business success. These conversations tackle the common hesitations business owners may have and illustrate why you might be more suited for a subscription model than you think. Tune in to uncover:

• (00:05:10) The strength of predictable and stable revenue models

• (00:08:45) How recurring revenue increases customer lifetime value

• (00:12:20) Strategies to improve customer retention and brand authority

• (00:18:05) Popular industries and surprising sectors embracing subscription models

Resources:

• Unlock your business’s potential with our free Scale to Sell self-assessment

• Book your free discovery call with us today!

• Mission One Million by Merle Gilley and Steve Burton

• Predictable Profits by Stu McLaren

• Growth Through Acquisition with Jeff Snell (Ep. 35)

• How to Make More Money While Working Less in Your Business (Ep. 39)

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Ever wondered how to make more money while spending less time in the business?

In this episode, father-son duo Adam and Steve Burton take on the challenge many business owners face: balancing work and life while increasing profitability. Listen in as they uncover the secret to working smarter, not harder.

Adam and Steve walk us through:

• (04:20) The common pitfalls business owners face and how to escape the daily grind

• (14:45) The necessity of focusing on high-leverage work to boost revenue and growth

• Strategies for delegating tasks and leveraging technology (24:35)

• (30:50) Conducting a time audit and identifying processes to eliminate or automate

• (42:10) The critical role of work-life balance in sustainable business growth

Resources:

• About Michael Hyatt

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For anyone feeling overwhelmed by the demands of their business, this discussion is packed with actionable insights that can redefine how you view productivity and business success.