The Summit Series
Summit Series is a podcast for business owners who want to build real value and prepare for what’s next, whether that means scaling, stepping away, or starting a new chapter.
Each episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately to accelerate your business’s value. Pull up a seat with entrepreneurs, advisors, and wealth managers who have scaled companies, sold them, or guided others through these pivotal transitions.
We take you behind the scenes to uncover how deals are structured, what buyers are really looking for, what slows momentum, and the traps to avoid.
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Summit Series | Ep. 4: The Five D’s That Derail (or Define) Your Business with Tripp Scott (Part 2)
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In this powerful conclusion to our conversation with Tripp Scott law firm, Craig Huston dives deeper into the remaining Five D’s—Divorce, Disagreement, and Distress—and how they can quietly erode (or intentionally protect) the value of your business.
From navigating a partner breakup to surviving economic downturns, this episode reveals the strategies that resilient business owners use to plan ahead and exit on their terms. You’ll hear war stories, success stories, and actionable insights that prove one truth: the best time to prepare was yesterday; the next best time is today.
In this episode:
- What happens when business and marriage mix—and unravel
- How to use buy-sell agreements to avoid drama and deadlock
- Funding your exit: lines of credit, redemption strategies, and why cash is king
- Why annual reviews of your legal docs are non-negotiable
- Real-world examples of what happens when owners fail (or succeed) in planning ahead
Whether you're growing fast or hanging on for dear life, this episode is your blueprint for protecting your business, your family, and your future.