The Guidelight
The Guidelight — Hosted by Jason Trent
The Guidelight is for leaders like you — business owners, presidents, and CEOs who’ve built something remarkable and are now asking, “What’s next?”
Hosted by Jason Trent, each episode dives beyond the spreadsheets to explore what truly matters when selling, scaling, or reshaping your company — your people, your purpose, and your next chapter.
You’ll hear real stories and expert insights from those who’ve stood where you are, uncovering how to protect what you’ve built while stepping confidently into the future with clarity and peace of mind.
If your company’s EBITDA is between $2 and $10 million, this is your space to gain perspective that goes far beyond the deal. Because your next chapter matters just as much as the one you’ve built.
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The Guidelight
Build to Exit: How to Create a Profitable Business That Runs Without
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What does it really look like to build a business you’re proud of — not just profitable, but aligned with your life?
In this episode of The Guidelight, I sit down with Dave Streen for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, focus, burnout, and what actually matters when the dust settles. We talk about the temptation to chase everything at once, the myth that more hustle always equals more growth, and why so many founders wake up successful on paper but dissatisfied in reality.
This conversation isn’t about grinding harder. It’s about thinking clearer. It’s about building intentionally. And it’s about remembering that many of the most meaningful things in life don’t show up on a balance sheet.
If you’re a founder, operator, or leader wrestling with growth, focus, or the next chapter, this episode will challenge the way you think about success.
Hit play and rethink what you’re building — and why.
Dave Streen is a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker known for building businesses that prioritize simplicity, leverage, and freedom. He is the innovator behind EdgyTools®️ and the founder of We Help Authors™, where he supports entrepreneurs in turning their ideas and expertise into impactful books. Dave also hosts the Authors Summaries Podcast, where he explores key insights from influential thinkers and creators. Through his work, he helps business owners design companies that are easy, lucrative, and fun — without sacrificing focus or fulfillment.
Connect with Dave Streen:
Website: https://davestreen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davestreen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davestreen/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.streen
Jason Trent is the founder of Guidelight Legacy Advisors, where he helps business owners prepare for, execute, and transition through the sale of their life’s work. With over 25 years of experience as an owner, operator, and advisor, Jason understands that an exit is never just a transaction—it is a defining leadership moment that affects identity, family, culture, and legacy. Unlike traditional M&A firms that focus solely on valuation and close, Guidelight Legacy Advisors works upstream, helping owners build transferable businesses and downstream, helping them navigate the personal and strategic realities of life after exit. Through his advisory work and The Guidelight Podcast, Jason equips leaders to move from success to significance with clarity, conviction, and purpose.
Connect with Jason Trent:
Website: https://guidelightpodcast.com/
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