How to Build Exit-Ready Companies with Niraj Shah, DKZ Equity

Thinking about selling your company someday? Most founders wait until it’s too late to prepare their business for a clean, valuable exit.

In this episode, I chat with Niraj Shah, M&A Advisor and 5x Founder, about what really makes a company exit-ready. We dig into mindset traps, deal-killers, and the simple actions you can take right now to set up your business for maximum value, whether you sell this year or ten years from now.

🔍 What we cover:

• Why “exit readiness” starts years before you sell
• The biggest founder blind spots during M&A
• How to identify red flags buyers will uncover
• The emotional side of letting go

📣 Want to turn your business into a valuable asset—on your terms? Let’s talk.

🔗 Resources & Guest Links:

• Niraj Shah: Website, LinkedIn, Newsletter
• The Messy Marketplace by Brent Beshore
• Exit Strategy by Sherry Walling & Rob Walling