Episode 10

Episode #10 Building a Self-Sustaining Business, The Right Way. Secrets From a Multi-Million Dollar Founder Ivan Polic

Unlock the secrets to creating a self-sustaining business with Ivan Polic, founder of Jumpstart Your Exit. 

Discover how strong teams and robust systems are the backbone of successfully exiting a venture. Ivan shares his wealth of experience in helping six and seven-figure business owners reduce dependency on themselves, prevent burnout, and implement sustainable practices. 

Learn how automation and strategic planning can amplify your business's value and enhance your personal well-being, whether you're aiming to step back from daily operations or planning for a full exit. 

Transition from founder to CEO with ease as Ivan discusses the critical shifts needed to optimize your business for growth or sale.

Rethink your identity, create standardized operating procedures, and cultivate strategic business partnerships for sustained success. By focusing on long-term relationships over cold outreach, you can build a supportive network that fosters growth and prevents loneliness. 

Tune in for actionable insights and strategies to evolve your business beyond the $5 million mark and enjoy a thriving, scalable enterprise.

HIGHLIGHT TIMESTAMPS

(01:10 - 02:30) Entrepreneurship and Work-Life Integration (80 Seconds)

(16:23 - 17:48) Transitioning From Founder to Team Leader (85 Seconds)

(26:13 - 27:12) Building Strong Supportive Teams (59 Seconds)

CHAPTERS WITH SHORT SUMMARIES:

(00:00) - Building Systems for Business Success

Ivan Polic shares strategies for successful business exits, emphasizing team building, burnout prevention, and automation.

(09:06) - Transitioning From Founder to CEO

Founder's shifts: inner world, operating system, and marketplace, necessary for business growth beyond $5 million.

(22:57) - Creating Strategic Business Partnerships

Building partnerships, having a supportive team, and strategic hiring are crucial for sustained business success.


Connect with Ivan on LinkedIn and JumpStart Your Exit for valuable insights and strategies. His expertise can help you achieve a successful and profitable exit strategy adapted to your goals.

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She’s the owner and founder of The Digital Unicorns, a small digital operations agency that helps multi-6-figure businesses streamline and optimize their digital experience with automated systems and tools. She’s also the brains and the chaos behind The Queen of Automation. Meghan has over 15 years in the digital operations industry, with a ton of experience and geeky expertise to share. As a business owner with ADHD, automation changed her life, and she loves sharing techy tips and tricks with other entrepreneurs.
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