The Ripcord Moment
Business owners are today’s American heroes. They innovate, they create jobs, they believe that they can CREATE a better future for their families and our country. So much attention is given the start of a business (the idea, the technology, and the fund raising). Yet much less to the exit – as if it will magically take care of itself. When they do exit the business, it’s a once in a lifetime event – there is no do over! Yet so many are ill-prepared to make the jump.The Ripcord Moment is a podcast focused on learning from those entrepreneurs and their team of advisors who have made the jump and sharing their best ideas with you. So when you are ready for your Ripcord Moment – you can execute and hit your perfect landing. Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your attorney, finance professional or accountant before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances.
Episodes
31 episodes
How to Embrace Failure & Trust Your Intuition As a Business Owner | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 31)
On this episode of The Ripcord Moment, host Joe Seetoo welcomes Julia Schieffer, founder of DerivSource. DerivSource is an independent information source on derivatives, post-trade, fintech, risk management and technology that she sold...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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23:47
How to Create Peace, Mindfulness & Direction in Your Life and Business | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 30)
On this episode of The Ripcord Moment, Joe Seetoo welcomes Joel Sherwin, an experienced attorney and fintech leader. He is now Head of Legal at Galileo Financial Technologies and recently published The Path: A 30-Day Guide to Build...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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31:06
Finding My New Identity After Selling My Business | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 29)
On today’s episode of The Ripcord Moment, host Joe Seetoo welcomes Tim Gaspar, CEO and Founder of Gaspar Insurance Services. Tim spent 15 years building his company and began feeling uncertain how to continue growing within the ins...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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20:26
Going Into Business With My Best Friend: Meli's Cookies | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 28)
On this week’s episode of The Ripcord Moment, Joe Seetoo invites best friends and co-founders of Meli’s Cookies, Melissa Blue, and Melissa Mehall, to discuss how they started their gluten-free cookie company that now sells products in over 9,00...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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26:06
Bootstrapping My Liquor Brand & Starting a Distillery | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 27)
On this episode of The Ripcord Moment, host Joe Seetoo welcomes Aaron Bergh, founder of Calwise Spirits Co. Calwise is headquartered in Paso Robles and is home to labels like Big Sur Gin and Axe Hole Whiskey.Aaron’s passion for ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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22:11
Building Trust and Finding Community as a NextGen Business Owner | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 26)
African Family Firms, and host of The Connected Generation podcast. Nikè Anani has first-hand experience with being a second-generation family business owner and knows how confusing and isolating a transition can feel. According to...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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28:55
Creating a Niche Fashion Brand: How We Made $1M Our First Year | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 25)
On today’s episode of The Ripcord Moment, Joe welcomes sister-duo Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means, founders of Miron Crosby, a custom cowboy boot brand headquartered in Dallas, TX. Sarah and Lizzie were raised on a ranch in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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29:09
Running a Business With Your Family: Generation Gaps & Compromise | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 24)
On this episode of The Ripcord Moment, host Joe Seetoo invites President of Stainless Process Systems and Alliance Finishing & Manufacturing, Mark Hyman, along with his son, Chief Operating Officer of Stainless Process Systems, Brandon Hyma...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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32:21
Choosing the Right Bank as a Business Owner Amidst the Banking Crisis | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 23)
On this episode of The Ripcord Moment, host Joe Seetoo invites Regional Executive Vice President at American Business Bank, Jeff Munson, to discuss the recent bank crises and what business owners can do to protect themselves.Jeff says S...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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23:16
Being a Female Business Owner & Democratizing Insurance
Welcome to Season 3 of The Ripcord Moment! On the first episode of this season, host Joe Seetoo invites CEO of Watermark Life Insurance Services Nicole Rex to discuss being a woman in the insurance industry, the challenges of owning her own bus...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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24:41
Create Psychological Safety Before Selling Your Business
“When we talk about emotional intelligence, what we’re really talking about is recognizing that we’re emotional beings and that we react to life’s events emotionally. First […] when leaders are not developed in emotional intelligence, they’re n...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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19:38
Cultivate Culture Before Selling Your Business
“What’s being expected from the younger generation is you’re sitting down with your manager and learning about the culture and values. What does the company stand for?” – Daan Renssen, Owner of PrideStaff.In today’s episode of The Ripcor...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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25:56
Conduct a Due Diligence Review Before Selling Your Business
“Before you go to market, the seller should do a due diligence review. Hire an ERISA lawyer, get the paperwork together, and see what’s going on.” – Meredith Sesser, Owner of Sesser LawIn today’s episode of The Ripcord Moment, M...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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25:52
Create Flow Before Selling Your Business
“Progress is in relationship with struggle.” — Chris M. King, CEO of Status Flow. In this episode, Chris explains what “flow” is and how to create momentum on your team and in your personal life with flow triggers. He also shares how embracing ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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26:49
Build Value Before Selling Your Business
“They have to build some value.” — Scott Snider, President and Co-owner of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) and the Operating Partner of Snider Premier Growth. In this episode, Scott offers his expertise on how to best prepare for your ripcord...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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24:34
Refine Processes Before Selling Your Business
“These business owners, they just have a lot of grit.” – Joe Gerber, CEO at Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc., who has over two decades of C-suite experience and over a decade of buy- and sell-side M&A investment banking and private equity ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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29:02
Evaluate ESOPs as an Exit Strategy Before Selling Your Business
“The three rules of ESOPs are cash flow, cash flow, cash flow.” – Sheryl Bayani-Alzona, attorney with the Employee Benefits Law Group, a Southern California-based practice that focuses on employee stock ownership plans. In this episode, Sheryl ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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28:46
Align Your Organization Before Selling Your Business
“Be a lifelong learner.” — Ken Keller, CEO of Strategic Advisory Boards, a Southern California-based leadership advisory firm. In this episode, Ken offers his expertise on how to best prepare for your ripcord moment from the perspective of a co...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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27:30
Create Brand Awareness Before Selling Your Business
“Make sure you have a presence EVERYWHERE.” – Jonathan Boring, founder and president of Social Spice Media in Camarillo, California. In this episode, Jonathan offers his expertise on how to prepare your business for a transition or sale from a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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28:39
Minimize Taxes and Maximize Profits When Selling Your Business
“Minimize taxes, maximize profits.” – Scott Gilmore, a Tax Principal at KROST. In this episode, Scott offers his expertise on important tax matters to consider when it comes to succession and exit planning for businesses.Scott discusses ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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26:32
Give Yourself The Gift Of Time Before Selling Your Business
“Get your ducks in a row—NOW.” – Janice Miller, Managing Partner at Miller Haga Law Group, LLP, and author of Coopertition®. In this episode, Janice offers her legal expertise on the world of exit planning and the common is...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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24:49
Three Skaters and Craft Beer: Leveraging a Brand for an Exit
“I have this belief that skateboarders are actually great entrepreneurs” – Mikey Taylor, former professional skateboarder and founder of Saint Archer Brewing Company. In this episode of The Ripcord Moment, Mikey shares his life story o...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:24
Series B Financing as a Partial Exit
“It’s freaky—having people work for you that you never met” — Michael McCrary, founder and CEO of PureSpectrum, a complete end-to-end market research and insights survey platform with the mission of making researchers’ jobs easier. In just five...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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34:23
Family Succession vs. Strategic Buyer - The Finer Points
“If it’s going to be worth something to someone else, it has to create value for them” – Chris Yount, former CEO and 3rd generation business owner of Fortifiber.Hear Chris’s story as he shares how he rescued the family business from bank...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:38
Believe In Yourself As Much As Others Believe In You
“Believe in yourself as much as others believe in you” Caroline Connolly, CEO of Optotest – a worldwide leader in fiber optics testing solutions based in Camarillo, California. What is interesting about Caroline’s journey is how she...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:53