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Freedom To Exit

Freedom To Exit

By: Lani Dickinson
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Freedom to Exit helps small business owners turn buyers into beggars by building sustainable, scalable, and sellable businesses—while avoiding earn-outs, seller financing, and discounted exits. Hosted by Lani Dickinson, this podcast is for entrepreneurs who want to build a business that runs without them and sells on their terms. Most businesses never sell. Why? Because they weren’t built to be sellable. Whether your goal is time and location freedom or a profitable exit, the steps are the same: - Designing a scalable, self-sustaining company - Building predictable, repeatable revenue - Structuring your business to attract the right buyers - Avoiding seller financing, earn-outs, and bad deals - Understanding how buyers structure deals so you can negotiate from strength Each week, Lani breaks down the realities of exiting a business, shares insights from top entrepreneurs and buyers, and gives you the tools to maximize your company’s value before you even think about selling. If you want to own a business that works for you—not the other way around—Freedom to Exit will show you exactly how to get there.Copyright 2025 Lani Dickinson Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • How to Build a Team That Doesn't Need You
    Jun 30 2025

    You didn’t build your business to micromanage every decision—or to be the only one who can make things work.

    In this episode of Freedom to Exit, Lani breaks down what it really takes to build a team that runs without you. Whether you’re scaling for time freedom, a future sale, or just your first real vacation, the key is team autonomy—not just team size.

    She shares:

    • The real reason most founders get stuck in bottleneck mode
    • The five roles that make your business sellable (or survivable)
    • Why performance metrics matter more than job titles
    • How to hire vision-carriers, not just task-doers
    • The exact signs your team can’t scale without you

    This is the episode every tired founder needs. If you want to lead—not babysit—your team, press play.

    What You’ll Learn:
    • The difference between adding people and scaling
    • How to define KPIs and outcomes for every role
    • The mindset shift from “I’ll just do it” to “Let’s build systems”
    • Tools and automations to create true operational independence

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    10 mins
  • Stop Leaking Revenue: The 3 Automations Every Business Needs Now
    Jun 23 2025

    If you're still manually handling lead capture, follow-up, or client onboarding—you're leaking revenue. Period.

    In this episode of Freedom to Exit, Lani breaks down the three critical automations every business should implement ASAP to reclaim time, tighten up delivery, and boost profit. Whether you’re scaling your team or just trying to take a real vacation without fires, this is your blueprint for building a business that runs without you.

    She shares:

    • The real cost of NOT automating (hint: it’s more than just your time)
    • How to build trust with automation (and avoid the cold-bot feel)
    • What every modern CRM should be doing for you behind the scenes
    • The myth of “I can’t afford help” and how automation bridges the gap
    • How to start with just one automation and stack smarter from there

    If you’ve been saying “I’ll fix this later,” this episode is your wake-up call. Later is leaking profit now.

    What You’ll Learn
    • Why founders delay automation and how to stop
    • The top 3 automations that impact revenue immediately
    • How to delegate to AI so your team can stay focused on high-value work
    • Tools and strategies that work even if you're not "techy"

    📌 Instagram: @stealthfreedomtoexit

    📌 Facebook: facebook.com/stealthfreedomtoexit

    📩 Email: info@stealthfreedomtoexit.com

    🌐 Website: stealthfreedomtoexit.com

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    10 mins
  • The 80:20 of Delivery - What to Keep, Cut, and Automate to Scale Smart
    Jun 16 2025

    What if the way you're delivering your product or service is quietly draining your time, team, and profits?

    In this episode of Freedom to Exit, Lani breaks down how to audit your delivery model using the 80/20 rule—identifying what actually drives client results and profit, and what needs to be cut, streamlined, or automated. You’ll learn how to avoid “nice but expensive” features that clients don’t value, why sloppy delivery sabotages referrals, and how to make smarter decisions using client feedback, not guesswork.

    She shares:

    • Why founders hold onto outdated delivery offers (and how to let go)
    • The hidden costs of over-delivering without profit
    • Automations that free up time and improve client experience
    • Red flags that reveal pricing and scope problems
    • How to gather honest feedback that drives upgrades and referrals

    If you want to scale without chaos and finally step out of the weeds, this episode is a must.

    What You’ll Learn
    • How to audit your current delivery model
    • Common traps that sabotage profit and scale
    • What to automate to reclaim time and reputation
    • Why clean delivery = better reviews, referrals, and revenue

    📌 Instagram: @stealthfreedomtoexit

    📌 Facebook: Lani Dickinson

    📩 Email: info@stealthfreedomtoexit.com

    🌐 Website: stealthfreedomtoexit.com

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    13 mins
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