Ryan Sanders: $34M in revenue. Slashed by 94% overnight.
Ryan Sanders didn’t exit because the business was broken—he left because he was ready.After building one of Aotearoa’s most iconic tourism brands, he walked away on his own terms, in the middle of a pandemic.In this episode, we unpack the emotional terrain of stepping back while the business is still thriving, the quiet toll of staying too long, and the unspoken identity crisis that comes with no longer being “the founder.”Whether you’re thinking about selling or just asking yourself what comes next, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrieDownload my e-book, "The Exit Factor: Sell your company for a life-changing sum" and sign up to receive the Business Growth Journal fortnightly: https://www.joshcomrie.com/the-exit-factor
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AJ Wilderland: Block my company sale? I'll find a better deal!
AJ Wildland co-founded one of the coolest tech companies to come out of NZ AND helped revolutionise DJing globally. From bootstrapping Serato with a groundbreaking algorithm to navigating a $100M exit and stepping into the political arena, AJ’s journey is as bold as his beliefs.In this episode, we explore how a bass guitarist’s personal pain point became a global solution, why selling Serato wasn’t just about the payday, and what happens when a tech founder decides to fix the country instead of another product. Whether you're a founder, creative, or voter this conversation is equal parts insight, inspiration, and provocation.Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrieDownload my e-book, "The Exit Factor: Sell your company for a life-changing sum" and sign up to receive the Business Growth Journal fortnightly: https://www.joshcomrie.com/the-exit-factor
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Laetitia Peterson: Wall St doesn't prepare you for startup life
Laetitia Peterson sold her investment company, Liontamer, to a global banking giant - only to watch her buyer teeter on bankruptcy just months later. From navigating a sale at the peak of the market to reclaiming her business during the Global Financial Crisis, Laetitia has faced entrepreneurial highs, daunting lows, and every challenge in between.In this candid conversation, we explore the unexpected twists in exits, the resilience required to pivot amidst chaos, and why the best strategies aren’t always about predicting the future, but being prepared for uncertainty. If you're building towards an exit, or simply wondering what comes next, this episode offers real-world wisdom on managing the unpredictable journey of selling your business.Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrieDownload my e-book, "The Exit Factor: Sell your company for a life-changing sum" and sign up to receive the Business Growth Journal fortnightly: https://www.joshcomrie.com/the-exit-factor
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Keith Davison: 0-$120m exit in 2.5 years!
Keith Davison persevered through five failed startups before achieving a remarkable $120 million exit (in under 3 years from first revenue!). From hustling without a salary for over two years to strategically navigating market timing, Keith’s story reveals the gritty truths behind entrepreneurial success.In this candid episode, we explore what it truly takes to scale a startup, the risks and realities of exiting at the right moment, and how relentless resilience can transform failures into life-changing outcomes. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or contemplating your next business move, Keith’s insights offer a practical and inspiring blueprint for navigating the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of entrepreneurship.Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrieDownload my e-book, "The Exit Factor: Sell your company for a life-changing sum" and sign up to receive the Business Growth Journal fortnightly: https://www.joshcomrie.com/the-exit-factor
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Jessie Stanley: From pies to flies. Passion, purpose & problems!
Jessie Stanley built a thriving pie empire from scratch—only to realise that success wasn’t what she imagined. In this candid conversation, Jessie shares her journey from obsessively hand-making pies to the complexities of scaling, the emotional rollercoaster of selling her beloved brand, and finding identity beyond the exit.From navigating burnout and balancing motherhood to reinventing herself in the world of sustainable food innovation, Jessie’s story explores the personal side of entrepreneurship—showing that sometimes, exits aren't endings, but rather new beginnings.Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrieDownload my e-book, "The Exit Factor: Sell your company for a life-changing sum" and sign up to receive the Business Growth Journal fortnightly: https://www.joshcomrie.com/the-exit-factor
About 2 Commas: The $multi-million exit show with Josh Comrie
Welcome to 2 Commas: The $multi-million exit showI've spent over two decades helping founders scale their businesses and achieve successful, multimillion-dollar exits. I've also achieved this myself on multiple occasions. With my experience as an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, I’ve had the privilege of guiding companies through the highs and lows of business growth and exit strategies.Each episode will bring you the previously untold stories of entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled and exited their businesses for seven-figure (2 comma's) plus returns. You’ll hear more about the journeys, challenges, and pivotal moments that led to these transformative exits. My goal is to inform and inspire founders who are looking to scale their ventures to seven, eight or nine figures and beyond.Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrieDownload my e-book, "The Exit Factor" and sign up to receive the Business Growth Journal weekly: https://www.joshcomrie.com/the-exit-factor
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