Justin Goodbread · February 23, 2025

Podcast: Succession Stories
February 23, 2025 · 41 min
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Expert in Business Value Growth and Strategic Exit Planning
7 businesses Built and exited1M+ copies Best-selling books sold worldwide5× Top 100 Most Influential Advisor, Investopedia500+ episodes DecaMillionaire Decoded podcast
Justin Goodbread is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and business strategist with decades of experience building, scaling, and exiting service-based businesses. He launched his first venture at just 15 years old, igniting a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship and financial independence. Over the years, Justin has built multiple companies—culminating in an eight-figure exit—solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor to growth-minded business owners.
Justin specializes in helping service-based entrepreneurs—particularly those generating over $500,000 in annual revenue—break through plateaus, enhance enterprise value, and prepare for highly profitable exits. He is the creator of the DecaMillionaire Doctrine, a five-phase framework designed to guide business owners from operational overwhelm to strategic freedom and lasting wealth.
A two-time bestselling author, Justin shares his expertise in his books The Ultimate Sale and Your Baby’s Ugly, offering practical, actionable guidance on maximizing business value. He also hosts the long-running podcast DecaMillionaire Decoded, with over 500 episodes packed with strategies for business growth, exit planning, and leadership.
As a podcast guest, Justin delivers engaging stories, strategic insights, and a relatable approach that resonates with entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of growth and transition. His blend of real-world experience and clear communication makes him a standout voice in conversations about business strategy, legacy building, and financial freedom.
Is your business truly valuable—or just another job you've created for yourself? In this episode of Succession Stories, Laurie Barkman speaks withJustin Goodbread, award-winning exit planner, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur who has built and sold six businesses.
Justin shares how he doubled the value of his financial services firm in just 18 months, the key to making your business a transferable asset, and why your business isn't your baby—unless it's an ugly one. Tune in for actionable insights on scaling, selling, and finding joy beyond the exit.
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