Most founders chase growth. Few build with the exit in mind.

In this episode of Conversations With Legends, Stephen Christie sits down with operator and dealmaker Andy Harris to break down what truly drives extraordinary exits. The conversation goes beyond revenue and dives into enterprise value, strategic positioning, and why structure matters more than vanity metrics.

They explore the difference between operators and dealmakers, the costly mistakes founders make when preparing for acquisition, and what it actually takes to build a company that can thrive without the founder at the center. The theme is clear: exits are engineered, not accidental.

If you are building with long-term vision, this episode offers practical insight on creating leverage, optionality, and legacy.

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