The Liquid Lunch Project

?? Your Business Ain’t Worth What You Think It Is ?? You built it, you grew it, you poured blood, sweat, and more coffee than you care to admit into it… but when it’s time to sell? Your business is only worth what someone is actually willing to pay for it. Ouch. This week on The Liquid Lunch Project, Wayne Zell (JD, CPA, tax strategist) breaks down: ?? Why most business owners overestimate their company’s value ?? The biggest mistakes that tank your business’s price tag ? How to structure your business so buyers actually WANT it ?? The tax loophole (QSBS) that could save you millions If you’re serious about building a business that’s actually *worth something*, you need to hear this. Click the link in the comments and get your exit plan in check NOW. #BusinessExit #SellYourBusiness #ExitStrategy #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #TaxSavings #FinancialFreedom #ScaleYourBusiness #WealthBuilding #TheLiquidLunchProject

?? Reality check: Your business is worth NOTHING… until someone’s willing to buy it. If your exit plan is “I’ll figure it out later,” you’re setting yourself up for failure. Wayne Zell explains how to build a business that actually holds value when it’s time to sell. ?? Here’s what to focus on: ?? Know your exit date. No timeline = no plan. ?? Get a valuation. Your “gut feeling” isn’t a business strategy. ?? Incentivize your team. If they leave, so does your value. Thinking ahead is what separates smart business owners from broke ones. Watch now—link in comments. #BusinessExit #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding #SellYourBusiness #ExitStrategy #SmallBusinessGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #ScalingUp #TheLiquidLunchProject

?? You’ve got a business personality. You just don’t know what animal it is… yet. Are you a Falcon? A Fox? A Tortoise? A Dolphin? Take the quiz and find out. ?? Fun? Yes. ? Useful? Even more so. ?? Link in the comments. #Quiz #SmallBusiness #PersonalityQuiz #YourType #SmallBusinessSupport #CreditBanc #Falcon #Fox #Dolphin #Tortoise #PersonalityType

?? "Your business is only worth what someone is actually willing to pay for it." That gut punch of truth comes from Wayne Zell, a JD, CPA, and tax strategist who helps business owners build companies that buyers actually want. Most entrepreneurs don’t think about their exit strategy until it’s too late. But if you want to sell for top dollar, you need to start planning today. ?? How business structure impacts valuation ?? Why a management team is everything in a sale ?? The tax loophole that could save you millions Don’t wing your future. Link in the comments to watch. #BusinessExit #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #FinancialFreedom #ScaleYourBusiness #TaxStrategy #MergersAndAcquisitions #SellYourBusiness #TheLiquidLunchProject

Most business owners plan for growth, but NOT for their exit. That’s a mistake. If you think selling your business is a problem for future you, you’re already behind. This week on The Liquid Lunch Project, we bring in Wayne Zell, JD, CPA, and tax strategist, to break down: ?? Why your exit strategy needs to start on day one ?? The tax loophole (QSBS) that could save you millions ?? How to structure your business so it’s actually sellable ?? What NOT to do when negotiating a business sale Whether you’re looking to sell in 5 years or 15, this episode is a must-listen. Click the link in the comments and start setting yourself up for success. #BusinessExit #Entrepreneurship #ExitStrategy #SellYourBusiness #FinancialPlanning #WealthBuilding #SmallBusiness #PrivateEquity #ScalingUp #TheLiquidLunchProject

Selling your business? Don’t leave money on the table. ?? Most owners think exit planning is a later problem—until they realize their business isn’t even sellable. On this week’s episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Wayne Zell breaks down: ?? The biggest exit mistakes business owners make ?? The tax loophole that could save you millions ?? Why your company might not be worth as much as you think Drop a ?? if you’re ready to build a business that SELLS. ?? Link in comments to subscribe & listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Substack, or our website. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessExit #SellYourBusiness #FinancialFreedom #ExitStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #TaxSavings #ScaleYourBusiness #TheLiquidLunchProject

?? Public Service Announcement ?? If you haven’t read last week’s The Weekly yet, we have some bad news: ?? You might be making money mistakes your accountant will roast you for. ?? Apple is officially lagging in the AI race—so if Siri is your business assistant… yikes. ?? Fast food joints are now productivity wizards (because, of course, Taco Bell figured it out before your project manager did). ?? That condo you thought was your nest egg? Might be a financial death trap instead. Still living in the dark? Fix that now. Catch up before this week’s news cycle makes this stuff old news. ?? Link in the comments. #MissedIt #SmallBizNews #FinancialFails #EntrepreneurLife

?? Hot off the digital press! This week in The Weekly: ?? Flavortown meets Gotham – Guy Fieri is now a comic book superhero. What’s next, Batman opening a drive-thru? ?? Your condo might be unsellable – Thanks to a mortgage rule that’s more exclusive than a VIP club. ?? Fast food has hacked time itself – Taco Bell & friends are finally solving the “hurry up and wait” problem. ?? Apple’s AI plans are more delayed than your DoorDash order – If you thought Siri was useless before… just wait. ?? Your beer just got more expensive – But at least your hangover is still free. And more financial chaos, tech drama, and small biz wisdom you actually need. Don’t miss it—subscribe now. ?? Read the latest issue on Substack; link in the comments. #BusinessNews #EntrepreneurLife #TechFails #SpaceX #Elon #SmallBusiness #Beer #Apple #Substack #News #Newsletter

“My employees suck.” “I don’t have enough business.” ?? Josh Hoecherl calls these the two most common complaints from business owners—and they’re actually the same problem. Poor leadership leads to bad hires. Bad hires lead to poor performance. Poor performance leads to a lack of business. It’s a vicious cycle. Instead of pointing fingers at your team, step back and assess your leadership. ?? Watch the full conversation now. (Link in comments) #Leadership #BusinessOwner #Entrepreneurship #HiringTips #ScaleYourBusiness #WorkOnYourBusiness #TeamBuilding #CompanyCulture #BusinessGrowth #BusinessPodcast