Ep 597 How to create value and sell your business for top dollar | Chantel Ray Finch & John McLaren

Ep 597 How to create value and sell your business for top dollar | Chantel Ray Finch & John McLaren

41:14 Mar 20, 2026
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode of the Health, Wealth, and Godly Wisdom Podcast, Chantel Ray sits down with John to break down what it really takes to build a business that buyers actually want and are willing to pay top dollar for. Most business owners think their company is valuable because it makes money. But the truth is, buyers are not just buying income. They are buying systems, predictability, and a business that can run without you. In this conversation, Chantel and John dive into what separates a job from a sellable asset and how to position your business for a successful exit. Inside this episode, we cover How to build a business that can thrive without the owner Why predictable and recurring revenue increases your valuation The importance of systems, structure, and scalability How to increase revenue per employee and improve efficiency We also break down powerful recurring revenue models you can implement in almost any business, including Protection plans Refill models Outsourced service models And other ways to create consistent, automatic income Plus, we go into the real behind the scenes of selling a business, including What happens during due diligence Why buyers may renegotiate the price Common mistakes business owners make before selling Why working with the right broker or advisor can make or break your deal This episode is a must listen if you want to grow, scale, and eventually exit your business the right way. 👇 Let us know in the comments If you tried to sell your business today, would a buyer actually want it? Resources Mentioned Grow Scale and Exit Business coaching and exit strategy guidance Subscribe for more on building wealth, scaling businesses, and creating freedom. Because the goal is not just to own a business. It is to build one worth selling. Ready to go deeper? 👇 All links and resources are below. 🔹 If you want to learn how to hear God’s voice and walk in your purpose… 👉 Go to TUNE IN God’s Voice - https://tuneingodsvoice.com 🔹 If you want conversations around health, wealth, and godly wisdom all in one place… 👉 Go to the Health, Wealth & Godly Wisdom Podcast - https://healthwealthgodlywisdom.com 🔹 If you want practical tools for fasting, food freedom, and living healthy God’s way… 👉 Go to The Chantel Ray Way - https://chantelrayway.com 🔹 If you want access to my books, coaching, and personal resources… 👉 Go to Chantel Ray - https://chantelray.com  🔹 If you want business strategy, marketing, and coaching to grow without burnout… 👉 Go to Canzell - https://canzell.com 🔹 If you want to build faith, family, and financial freedom together… 👉 Go to Finch Freedom - https://finchfreedom.com 📚 Chantel’s Books Browse all books in one place 👉 https://chantelray.com/books Or grab them individually be
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