Cory Brymer returns to share the brutal realities of scaling his fiber optics company to $50 million, from a net loss year during hyper growth to negotiating walkaway power and finding his true valuation before selling.

Cory Brymer shares how he bootstrapped a technology infrastructure company from minimum wage beginnings to $50 million, revealing lessons on ERP systems, phantom stock plans, and retaining top talent while scaling fast.

An industrial real estate expert breaks down how property ownership impacts business valuations, revealing why buyers now favor long term leases over acquiring real estate to protect EBITDA and maximize eventual exits.

Jonathan Sherrill shares his journey from a private equity firing to bootstrapping a manufacturing business built for a strategic exit, breaking down operational systemization and the psychological toll of walking away.

Greg Hirsch breaks down his playbook for scaling middle market businesses past $40 million, covering infrastructure overhauls, sustainable organic growth, and building transferability for a profitable eventual exit.

Phil Cooper shares how his family's pest control business grew from $1 million to $11 million, cracked sales systems and culture, and landed a life changing sale to Terminix after presenting a precise list of terms.