Exit-Ed: Stories From Grind to Sale

Gabriela Smith

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Episodes 12

Avg. Duration 45m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (11)

Since May 2025

Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Exit-Ed: Stories from Grind to Sale Join us on Exit-Ed, the podcast where successful founders share the untold stories behind building, scaling, and selling their companies. In each dynamic episode, we go beyond the headlines to explore the challenges, strategies, and pivotal moments that shaped the journeys of entrepreneurs from each corner of the globe. From the long nights spent grinding to the high-stakes negotiations that led to rewarding exits, our guests provide practical insights, hard-won lessons, and inspiration for anyone on the path to success. Whether you're an entrepreneur preparing for a sale, an investor looking to understand founder dynamics, or a business leader seeking new growth strategies, this podcast is for you. Learn from those who've been there. Get Exit-Ed.

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Recent Episodes

Ep. 11 - Gaming, Government, and Growth: A German Founder's Playbook (feat. Thorsten Unger)

May 05, 2026 35m

Thorsten Unger has been building companies since 1999, starting as a video game developer in Germany and eventually leading the German Games Industry Association as its chief lobbyist. In this…

Ep. 10 - From Side Hustle to Acquired; A Solo Founder's Take on Timing, Grit, and Letting Go (feat. Kelly Parker)

Apr 20, 2026 32m

Kelly Parker turned a side hustle in corporate gifting into a fully bootstrapped business that caught the attention of Urban Stems, a venture-backed floral and gifting company. In this episode, Kelly…

Ep. 9 - The Art of the Pivot: Lessons from an AI Entrepreneur (feat. Joseph Hanna)

Dec 15, 2025 57m Transcript

In this episode of Exit-Ed: Stories from Grind to Sale, Gabriela Smith interviews Joseph Hanna, a seasoned technology executive, founder, and author whose career spans from software engineering in…

Ep. 8 - Seasoned, Not Done: Turning Decades of Experience into a Successful Exit (feat. Tom McKeown)

Nov 24, 2025 56m Transcript

In this episode of Exit-Ed: Stories from Grind to Sale, Gabriela Smith interviews Tom McKeown, founder and former CEO of Trend Data. Tom shares how, at age 56, he left a long corporate career to…

Ep. 7 - Scaling Smart: From Rustic Wedding Chic to Empowering Female Founders (feat. Maggie Lord)

Nov 03, 2025 57m Transcript

In this episode of Exit-Ed: Stories from Grind to Sale, Gabriela Smith interviews lifelong entrepreneur Maggie Lord about her journey from childhood ventures to selling Rustic Wedding Chic to David’s…

Ep. 6 - Nearshore Founder Story: No Loans, No VC—Just 15 Years of Grit (feat. Iago Rodriguez)

Sep 01, 2025 57m Transcript

In this global edition of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith sits down with Iago Rodríguez, a technical founder whose quiet persistence helped grow a boutique software development company into a 300-person…

Ep. 5 - Legal Battles and Cocktails: THIS Founder is Raising the (Can!) (feat. Tatiana Chamorro)

Aug 11, 2025 53m Transcript

In this energizing and honest episode of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith speaks with Nicaraguan-born founder and Dallas-based entrepreneur Tatiana Chamorro. Tatiana opens up about her evolution from…

Ep. 4 - Faith, Finance, Growth, and REAL Life (feat. Skip Johnson)

Jul 21, 2025 52m Transcript

In this deeply candid episode of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith sits down with entrepreneur Skip Johnson for a raw, reflective, and highly practical conversation about what it really takes to scale a…

Ep. 3 - Charisma, Grit & the Grind (feat. Andy Smith)

Jun 30, 2025 59m Transcript

In this episode of Exited: Stories from Grind to Sale, host Gabriela Smith welcomes Atlanta-based entrepreneur Andy Smith to explore the candid highs and lows of building, scaling, and exiting…

Ep. 2 - Disrupting ‘I Do’ (feat. Ashley Hawks)

Jun 09, 2025 1h 8m Transcript

Episode 2: Disrupting ‘I Do’: How This Exit-Ed Founder Revolutionized the Wedding Industry Hosted by Gabriela SmithIn this episode of Exit-Ed, Gabriela Smith sits down with visionary founder Ashley…

Ep. 1 - Not Just Unicorns

May 19, 2025 8m Transcript

In this debut episode of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith lays the foundation for a bold new podcast that dives deep into the untold stories of everyday entrepreneurs who’ve built, scaled, and exited…

Exit-Ed: Behind the Curtain of Exits

May 12, 2025 2m Trailer Transcript

In the trailer for Exit-ed, host Gabriela Smith introduces a podcast dedicated to shining a light on the untold, real stories of entrepreneurs who have built and sold their companies—without making…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Exit-Ed: Stories From Grind to Sale have?

Exit-Ed: Stories From Grind to Sale has published 12 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Exit-Ed: Stories From Grind to Sale still active?

Exit-Ed: Stories From Grind to Sale is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 45m.