Скачать или смотреть Educate. Empower. Exit: Megan Kearney’s journey from the classroom to M&A & exit planning

Transition before you exit.
In this episode of the bizval podcast, Graham Stephen sits down with Megan Kearney, Partner at ‪@exitfactor‬ Lexington and a powerful voice reshaping how entrepreneurs think about exit planning, legacy, and business value.

Megan shares her journey from teaching to entrepreneurship, and why real exit planning starts with people, purpose, and emotional readiness — not just spreadsheets and deal structures.

We explore:

🔹Why business owners should start planning on day one
🔹Emotional readiness vs operational readiness
🔹Navigating a male-dominated industry with authenticity
🔹Why trust matters more than the valuation number
🔹The myths and misinformation around “exiting”

This episode is a must-watch for founders who see their business as more than a balance sheet and want to build optionality, legacy, and a future on their terms.

Listen. Learn. Build a more valuable business.

00:30 Meet Megan Kearney — educator turned exit planner
01:10 From teaching to business transformation
02:45 Why small business owners need “teachers”
04:20 Emotional and psychological side of exits
05:45 Joining Exit Factor & the UFG ecosystem
07:10 First-year as an entrepreneur — patience & support systems
09:05 Building trust before business
11:00 Women in exit planning — breaking industry stereotypes
13:45 Authenticity as a business advantage
15:10 Megan’s transition-based exit approach
17:50 Why planning early matters
19:35 Common mistakes founders make
21:00 Rapid-fire questions
23:00 Closing thoughts — community over competition