7 Figures Club: A Business Growth Podcast

The 1 Key to an 8 Figure Exit! (w/ JUSTIN GOODBREAD!)

Justin Goodbread · March 18, 2025

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The 1 Key to an 8 Figure Exit! (w/ JUSTIN GOODBREAD!)

Podcast: 7 Figures Club: A Business Growth Podcast

March 18, 2025 · 33 min

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Key topicsEmpowering Business Owners to Create ValueAs a seasoned business coach and keynote speaker, Justin Goodbread helps business owners achieve the freedom they desire while still growing their businesses. He offers practical advice on increasing business value, financial management, and strategic planning. Justin shows how to balance business growth with personal freedom, demonstrating that it’s possible to enjoy both. The Reality of Business TransitionsJustin can discuss the harsh reality that a vast majority of businesses fail to successfully transition ownership, with only a small percentage of owners being satisfied with the sale price. He can use his real-world experience of growing and selling seven businesses to illustrate common pitfalls and provide strategies on how to increase the likelihood of a successful transition, whether it’s selling to an outside buyer, passing the business to family, or another exit strategy. Preparing for a Successful Business ExitJustin can share his insights on the critical importance of early planning for a business exit, drawing from his extensive experience in value acceleration and exit planning. He can emphasize that many business owners delay this planning and are often unprepared when the time comes, leading to disappointing results. Justin can discuss actionable steps to make a business attractive to buyers, ensuring that the owner can achieve a successful and profitable exit. View all topics →

About Justin Goodbread

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.

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Justin Goodbreadhas spent the last three decades immersed in the world of business, building, growing, and successfully exiting multiple ventures, achieving deca-millionaire status before the age of 40. Now, he dedicates his time to empowering other business owners, providing a proven system to increase profitability, expand impact, and regain control of their lives. Beyond his personal success, Justin is a respected keynote speaker, bestselling author, and coach, specializing in guiding financial advisors to rapidly scale their businesses to seven, eight, or nine-figure transferable values. He is also a dynamic business educator, serial entrepreneur, YouTube personality, and top podcast host, further amplifying his reach and influence.

In 2016, Justin launched FinanciallySimple.com, an educational platform designed to empower and educate small business owners. This initiative served as the foundation for his successful podcast, insightful blog posts, and engaging YouTube channel. His approachable style and ability to simplify complex business concepts quickly garnered attention, establishing him as an industry leader. This recognition led to high-demand speaking engagements and mentorship opportunities, with features in prominent publications such as Forbes, Kiplinger, and Yahoo! Finance. Leveraging his extensive entrepreneurial experience, Justin shares invaluable insights to help others replicate his success. He has also authored two bestselling books, "The Ultimate Sale" and "Your Baby's Ugly," both of which have received critical acclaim and bestseller status.

Justin's contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the 2021 Exit Planning Thought Leader, the 2022 Peter Christman Exit Planner of the Year Award, and induction into the 2024 Exit Planning Circle of Excellence. He has also been recognized five times as one of Investopedia’s Top-100 Most Influential Advisors and featured as a Forbes Southeastern Leader. Beyond his professional achievements, Justin is a devoted husband and father, residing on a hobby farm with his family. He is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying activities like camping, fishing, hunting, and scuba diving, and is also a talented musician. His life is a testament to the balance between professional achievement, personal fulfillment, and a deep connection to family and nature.

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Guest: Justin Goodbread