What does it really take to build a multi-million dollar digital empire without selling out?

In this episode of THE EXIT, I sit down with Neil Patel — digital marketing legend, founder of NP Digital, and creator of companies like Crazy Egg and KissMetrics — to uncover the raw truth behind entrepreneurial success.

We dive deep into:

• The hunger that drives a first-generation immigrant entrepreneur
• Why most founders regret selling their companies too soon
• The real cost of success (hint: it's not about money)
• Balancing family, health, and business ambitions
• How to create a business you never want to exit
• The critical mistakes founders make when scaling
• A brutally honest look at building wealth, maintaining purpose, and creating a life beyond just making money.

If you're an entrepreneur, startup founder, or anyone dreaming of building something meaningful, this conversation will change how you think about success.

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In this episode of THE EXIT, I sit down with Marc Macleod — former CFO of Shopify and FreshBooks, founder of SurePath Capital, and the coach behind over $1B in successful exits — to uncover the real truth behind the startup exit process.

We talk about:

• The biggest mistakes founders make during an exit
• The psychology of selling your company (and what comes after)
• Why most earn-outs are traps
• How Marc built his post-exit life around mindfulness, purpose, and founder performance
• Tactical advice on aligning with acquirers and investment bankers
• Why your physical and mental health are the #1 growth tools as a founder

If you're building, scaling, or selling a venture-backed startup, this is the episode you can't afford to miss.

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THE EXIT GROUP® – https://www.theexit.group
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Marc Macleod – / marcmacleod
Adrian Salamunovic – / adriansalamunovic