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Built to Sell, Then What? John Makarewicz on Exits, Burnout, and Starting Again with Purpose
You pour years into building a business and finally reach the dream exit… but what happens when the money hits your bank and nothing actually feels different? That’s exactly what happened to John Makarewicz. After scaling a real estate business to a private equity exit and leading a 9-figure team, he was left asking, “Now what?” The transition exposed deeper truths—about leadership, burnout, and why financial freedom doesn’t always equal fulfillment.In this episode, John unpacks what truly makes a business sellable, how to build a team that thrives without you, and how he rediscovered passion…
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