Episodes

How much is your business actually worth? Eric Wiklendt has helped over 100 business owners sell, scale, and structure exits that don’t just look good on paper—but actually close. In this episode, Eric breaks down the biggest...

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I invest in private equity,” and thought… okay, but what does that actually mean? You’re not alone. Private equity is one of the broadest terms in investing — so broad that even successful e...

We're standing at the edge of the greatest wealth transfer in U.S. history — $15 trillion in private business assets are about to change hands as Baby Boomers retire. In this episode, Caleb and Aaron break down what that mean...

Most founders are their best salesperson and their only marketer. But if sales stall when you take a break—you don’t have a marketing engine. You have a grind cycle. In this power-packed solo episode, Caleb reveals the 7 non-...

Marc Daniels built and sold one of the first computer mail-order businesses in the U.S., helped scale a company to a $941M exit, and has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs to build real, profitable companies. But he says most ...

80% of businesses that go to market will NEVER sell. In this duo episode, Caleb and Aaron get brutally honest about what makes your business unsellable—even if it’s profitable. They break down the silent killer of most exits:...

What happens when you've renovated over 500 multifamily units? You stop guessing and start getting scientific. In this solo episode, Aaron shares the hard lessons and real-world strategies that have added over $125,000/month ...

In this episode, we sit down with Derek Blades—an operator who's redefined what it means to own real estate. After losing $15K/month on rentals, Derek flipped the script with a seller-financed note model that not only protect...

In this powerful episode, Aaron and Caleb unpack the mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to make if they want to truly Own The Exit. Too many business owners chase more money without a clearly defined end game. That’s a l...

In this episode of Own The Exit, we sit down with Pete—a contractor turned full-time real estate investor—who went from painting homes in the Arizona heat to owning over 100 rental units. His path to financial freedom wasn’t ...

There’s one ultimate advantage that separates legacy-builders from everyone else—and it’s probably not what you think. In this solo episode, Caleb breaks down the mindset that most high-performing entrepreneurs ignore: humili...

What if your net worth is skyrocketing—but you still feel stuck? In this episode, Caleb and Aaron dive deep into one of the biggest mistakes high-performers make: prioritizing the wrong metric at the wrong time. They break do...

Would your business survive without you—or would it collapse? In this solo episode, Aaron breaks down the leadership traps that make entrepreneurs tighten their grip but silently destroy your company’s exit potential. This on...

Most business owners are great at making money—but wealth? That's a whole different game. In this powerful conversation, Caleb sits down with Alan Franks, a financial advisor who actually *gets it*. No cookie-cutter plans. No...

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s here, and it’s reshaping how real estate, business, and asset management operate. In this solo episode, Aaron Leatherdale breaks down how he’s using AI inside a multi...

Are you stuck grinding in your business but still feeling broke, burned out, or boxed in? In this solo episode, Caleb reveals the seven silent killers of business growth—and what to do about them before the year ends. This is...

What does it take to earn the trust of billionaires? In this episode, Beverly Hills-based wealth advisor Richard McWhorter reveals how he serves ultra-high-net-worth clients across sports, entertainment, and business. From na...

If I told you the fastest way to increase your company's valuation wasn’t about selling more, raising prices, or landing new clients—but about keeping more of the money you already make—would you believe me? In this episode, ...

She grew up riding pump jacks in West Texas and now she’s helping high-income professionals slash their tax bills and grow serious cash flow through strategic oil and gas investments. In this episode, Courtney Moeller joins u...

In this solo episode of Own The Exit, Caleb sounds the alarm on the biggest economic shift of our lifetime: the AI revolution. If you're still building your wealth using the same assumptions from 10—or even 5—years ago, you'r...

What if your property's WiFi could be a wealth-building machine? In this episode, we sit down with Bill Douglas, CEO of Optic Wise and co-author of *Peak Property Performance*, to unpack how real estate owners are boosting NO...

Entrepreneurs see opportunities everywhere—but which ones are actually yours to solve right now? In this solo episode, Aaron breaks down how to beat shiny object syndrome, protect your cashflow, and scale faster by saying “no...

Ray Dalio says we’re heading for a debt spiral. Apollo Global predicts the biggest boom in U.S. history. Who’s right? It doesn’t matter—if you’re positioned correctly. In this dynamic duo episode, Caleb and Aaron break down h...

In a world obsessed with shortcuts and hacks, the real edge isn’t just working smarter—it’s working smarter AND harder. In this solo episode, Caleb breaks down why skill stacking, deep focus, and relentless consistency are th...