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Change as a Chance for Sustainable Growth

Justin Goodbread · May 1, 2025

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Change as a Chance for Sustainable Growth — Justin Goodbread

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May 1, 2025 · 58 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

Justin Goodbread, podcast guest

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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About this episode

To stay laser-focused on your goals, it's vital to grasp the foundational principles that lead to meaningful professional and personal success.

Self-confidence is key to asking the right questions, doing the right work, and finding the right support along your journey. Embracing failures is an essential part of this journey, particularly when it comes to getting back up and trying again. Ultimately, living in alignment with your values will help you navigate the challenges you face.

"Aim small, miss small" is a guiding principle fromJustin Goodbread, CEO of Financially Simple. In this episode of the BOLD Business Podcast, Jess Dewell hosts Justin to discuss the courage it takes to fervently believe in your goals and the impact of pursuing success with determination.

You'll discover the truth about self-deception, what you might need to release to grow, and the strength that comes from cutting out distractions to focus on one key goal.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you to keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

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