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

  • Jan 12 2025
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

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

  • Summary

  • 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. 💫

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    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: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com

    GUEST: Eddie Wilson

    https://www.instagram.com/eddiewilsonofficial

    SPONSORS:

    Prolon: http://prolonlife.com/DSH

    LISTEN ON:

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

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

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