Founders Future
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Join us on a journey through the world of entrepreneurship and business growth with the Founders Future podcast, powered by Closers.io. Each episode features an in-depth, one-on-one interview with a visionary founder, exploring their unique path to success and strategies for future expansion.
What to Expect
In each 25-minute episode, we dive deep into two key areas:
1. The Founding Journey (10-12 minutes)
- Discover the inspiration behind groundbreaking companies
- Explore pivotal moments and challenges faced by founders
- Uncover valuable lessons in leadership and entrepreneurship
2. Future Growth Plans (10-12 minutes)
- Gain insights into winning business strategies
- Learn about innovative approaches to client acquisition and expansion
- Get a glimpse into the future of various industries from those shaping them
Why Listen?
- Hear firsthand accounts of entrepreneurial triumphs and tribulations
- Gain practical advice for overcoming common business challenges
- Stay ahead of industry trends and future market shifts
- Learn from diverse perspectives on work-life balance and leadership
- Get inspired by the visions and strategies of successful founders
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring founder, or simply curious about the world of business, the Founders Future podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to drive growth and innovation in their field.
Tune in to Founders Future, powered by Closers.io, and join us on a journey of discovery, learning, and inspiration from the brightest minds in the business world.
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Founders Future
Why Founders Should Always Build with an Exit in Mind — Ryan Parshall
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In this episode of Founders Future, host Olivia Sammons sits down with Ryan Parshall, founder of Axit Merges & Acquisitions, for a candid conversation about building businesses with the end in mind. Ryan walks through his three-chapter entrepreneurial journey—from corporate roles to founding and scaling a digital marketing agency, selling it successfully in 2018, and transitioning into mergers, acquisitions, and founder coaching—bringing insights shaped by working with thousands of agencies and service-based businesses.
Rather than focusing only on the sale itself, Ryan explains why the strongest exits are built years in advance. He breaks down the metrics buyers actually care about, why branding and positioning now play a major role in valuation, and how founders can increase enterprise value by focusing on a few high-impact levers. The conversation also explores modern growth challenges, including balancing digital marketing with real human conversations, building trust in an AI-driven world, and why many founders say they’ll “never sell” until life forces the decision—making this episode essential listening for entrepreneurs who want to build businesses that grow intentionally and exit well.