Why Small Businesses Fail (w/ Jethro Hopkins)
In this conversation, Jason Sisneros and Jethro Hopkins, founder of No Coast Business Advisors and one of our top Built To Exit advisors, break down why small business owners are being overlooked, why firms worth $750,000 to $5 million often get underserved, and what owners need to understand before they sell. They cover messy books, owner freedom, succession planning, and why selling without a plan can leave owners broke, bored, or trapped after the exit.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Why small businesses fail after the owner leaves
00:40 – How to sell a business under 5 million dollars
01:07 – Business broker for main street businesses
03:32 – How to sell a business with messy books
06:41 – Why small business owners were called nonessential
09:16 – How to build financial freedom as a business owner
11:58 – How to get certified in business succession planning
15:42 – Best business owner mastermind events 2026
21:32 – Business owner retreat in cabo mexico
30:19 – How to plan your business exit strategy