14 - From Startup Dreams to Hard Truths: What Selling a Business Really Feels Like

This Innovator Insights podcast features an interview with Adam Rosen, a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful company exits. The conversation begins with Adam's background, tracing his unexpected journey into entrepreneurship from a sports management major to founding DoorClubs (evolving from Rising Dreamers), a company connecting students with employers. The discussion then covers his experiences with various business ventures, including a recent successful newsletter acquisition and sale, emphasizing the importance of financial awareness and consistent customer acquisition. Adam highlights the value of perseverance, even in less-than-ideal exits, and shares his preference for cold leads in sales, contrasting it with common industry practices. Listeners gain insights into navigating entrepreneurial challenges, building successful businesses, and the realities of different exit strategies.