

The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth In Business and Life
Deep Wealth by Jeffrey Feldberg
Your business is your legacy, but does it own you? Most entrepreneurs aren’t ready: 90% of exits fail, and founders leave 50-100%+ of the deal value behind.Not from a bad business, but poor preparation.The Deep Wealth Podcast, hosted by Jeffrey Feldberg, who built a startup from his parents’ attic, rejected a 7-figure offer, and secured a 9-figure exit in 24 months, shares his 90-day Deep Wealth Mastery system.Join top founders and dealmakers for proven exit strategies and profit-boosting tips to build a self-managing business and land a legacy-defining deal.Don’t let regret steal your millions. Subscribe at https://iapdw.com/podcast to unlock your freedom and build your golden legacy.
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May 21, 2025 • 48min
You're Going to Fail After Your Exit: Legacy Expert Scott Couchenour Shares the Strategies You Don't Know (Yet) (#440)
Send a textUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Take the time to step back and reflect.” - Scott CouchenourExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesIn this episode, Scott shares the overlooked traps that destroy entrepreneurs after their exit—and the exact steps to avoid becoming a statistic. You’ll discover the six-part life reinvention framework, the “moonlight method” for rediscovering your identity, and why your future depends on building beyond your role.03:45 Why 2008 was the beginning of the collapse for Scott’s family business07:15 The project failure that triggered a full shutdown15:55 How to separate your business from your identity18:20 Why most founders fail emotionally and strategically post-exit20:30 The six-pillar framework for designing your next chapter24:00 What a 90-day sprint can do for your clarity and confidence29:40 How Scott’s faith helped him reframe success and failure44:00 The one message Scott would tell his younger self—and why it’s everythingClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/440Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth SThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.

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May 19, 2025 • 56min
Post-Exit Entrepreneurs AJ Wasserstein & Jeff Swearingen Reveal 6 Critical Decisions You MUST Make After Selling Your Business (Or Else You’ll Regret It) (#439)
AJ Wasserstein, a senior lecturer at Yale and former entrepreneur, teams up with Jeff Swearingen, who achieved a significant exit after selling his own businesses. They delve into the critical decisions every entrepreneur faces post-exit and highlight that 80% fail to plan for life after selling. The duo warns against common pitfalls like the loss of structure and purpose, and they advocate for simple investment strategies over complex ones. Ultimately, they urge listeners to proactively define their new identity and goals to avoid regret.

May 14, 2025 • 37min
You’re Hiring Wrong And It’s Costing You Millions (Here's How to Fix It) (#438)
Send us Fan MailUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Hire right today so you prosper tomorrow.” -Jeffrey FeldbergExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesIn this powerhouse solo episode, 9-figure post-exit entrepreneur Jeffrey Feldberg exposes the hidden hiring traps that silently destroy enterprise value—and how to avoid them.You’ll learn how to spot frauds before they touch your bottom line, the question that instantly filters out bad fits, and how to build a team your future buyer will love. 00:01 Hiring the wrong person: the invisible cancer that kills exits00:03 One bad hire cost Jeffrey $10K in 3 weeks—and created the Hero Hire System00:05 The #1 mistake most founders make in hiring00:09 Why cultural fit is more important than resumes00:15 Why vagueness attracts losers—and clarity attracts winners00:22 What buyers look for in a self-managing team00:25 How to create a culture of ownership that multiplies valuation00:28 From chaos to clarity: how one client took a real vacationClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/438Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth SThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.

May 12, 2025 • 39min
Scale Smarter, Not Harder: Ahuva Gruen Reveals The CFO Secrets To Maximize Value Before Exit (#437)
Send us Fan MailUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Believe in your dreams and go for it!” -Ahuva GruenExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesIn this powerhouse episode, fractional CFO Ahuva Gruen joins the Deep Wealth Podcast to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in your books—and how to fix it before it’s too late. Ahuva brings over two decades of CFO experience, exposing the silent killers of business valuation and how smart entrepreneurs can turn things around fast.03:15 Why most entrepreneurs are flying blind with their numbers06:45 What a fractional CFO actually does—and why it’s a game-changer17:10 Why mixing personal and business expenses will destroy your valuation25:15 What investors and buyers actually want to see in your financials30:45 Why clarity—not more revenue—is the ultimate growth driver34:10 How expenses silently destroy your business if left unchecked36:00 Ahuva’s life lesson: Believe in your dreams and finish what you startClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/437Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.

May 7, 2025 • 45min
The Second CEO Expert Reveals the #1 Mistake Founders Make When Hiring Their Replacement (#436)
Send us Fan MailUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Look within for validation.” -Matt SharrersExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesIn this hard-hitting Deep Wealth Podcast episode, Matt pulls back the curtain on leadership transitions, how to scale after the founder exits, and what really drives private equity success.You’ll discover why private equity firms invest in backable CEOs, what founders must do years before an exit, and how to avoid turning your replacement into a $10M problem. 02:05 Why “having money” doesn’t equal joy—and what does09:15 The critical difference between founders and second CEOs12:00 The two biggest mistakes founders make when stepping aside22:50 What private equity really wants: a backable CEO and a backable team29:45 Why accelerating scale is boring—and the unglamorous habits that drive it34:30 Why vulnerability is the secret leadership weapon nobody talks about40:20 The one question Matt asks execs to see if they’re real leadersClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/436Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.

May 5, 2025 • 44min
Money Expert Shares Financial Playbook You Were Never Taught: Amy Cook On Money Mindset That Wins (#435)
Send us Fan MailUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Give yourself some grace and pat yourself on the back.” -Amy CookExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesAmy Cook, Founder of Maven Lane Financial Group and author of Your Money Narrative, breaks down how your inner money stories control your wealth, decisions, and future. Amy reveals the hidden fears, false beliefs, and generational scripts that silently sabotage financial success.03:55 Amy's earliest money memory and how it shaped her beliefs06:05 How a childhood foreclosure created a mindset of fear around money08:45 The #1 myth Amy sees destroying entrepreneurs’ wealth without them knowing10:20 Why more money didn’t bring Amy happiness17:00 Amy’s framework for identifying and rewriting harmful money narratives26:00 How to talk about money with family without shame or secrecy32:40 The hidden reason some wealthy people still live in fear38:10 Gratitude, success, and redefining what wealth meansClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/435Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.

Apr 30, 2025 • 50min
Rocket Scientist Mark Fox’s Healing Playbook For Entrepreneurs Who Want It All (#434)
Send us Fan MailUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Be nice to people and learn something new.” -Mark FoxExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesIn this episode, Mark Fox — former Space Shuttle Chief Engineer, entrepreneur, and creator of the VIBE device — reveals his Healing Playbook.You’ll discover how Mark went from skeptical rocket scientist to health innovator after a personal crisis, the shocking truth about how frequencies impact your body.00:03:00 — How Mark Fox’s journey from rocket scientist to healing innovator began with a personal tragedy00:06:00 — Why PEMF technology is a secret weapon for healing physical and mental performance00:12:00 — The shocking truth about modern life, lost natural energies, and how it affects your business performance00:24:00 — How the VIBE device works and why it’s designed for everyday use by high performers00:46:00 — The surprising business lessons Mark learned from building a health tech companyClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/434Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.

Apr 28, 2025 • 48min
Want Massive Growth? Master Storytelling with Andrea Sampson, Entrepreneur and TED Coach (#433)
Send a textUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“You know more than you think and welcome so-called criticism as a learning opportunities.” -Andrea SampsonExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesIn this powerful episode of The Deep Wealth Podcast, Andrea Sampson, Entrepreneur, TED Coach, and CEO of Talk Boutique, reveals why mastering storytelling isn't optional — it's the difference between thriving and failing in today's marketplace. You’ll discover why the best entrepreneurs aren't the best at spreadsheets.[00:06:00] How Andrea went from a global advertising strategist to a storytelling entrepreneur[00:13:00] The fatal mistakes entrepreneurs make with vision and values that kill growth[00:23:00] The hidden flags entrepreneurs ignore — and why it costs them millions[00:27:00] Andrea’s proven five-step Story Spine framework for powerful business storytelling[00:41:00] Andrea’s advice on overcoming imposter syndrome to tell your story with impactClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/433Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.

Apr 23, 2025 • 41min
The Future Won’t Wait: Shirin Danesh’s Strategy To Shortcut Your Timeline And Own The Room (#432)
Send us Fan MailUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Add a sprinkle of joy to everything you do.” -Shirin DaneshExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesShirin shares her proven five-part framework to go from unseen to unstoppable—and how to make yourself headhuntable without filling out a single application. You’ll learn why your timeline is holding you back, and how to compress your goals from ten years to two—without burning out or selling out.00:05:00 – How Shirin turned a pattern of job-hopping into a coaching empire00:07:30 – The real reason ambitious leaders stay stuck—and how to break free00:12:00 – What makes a “network that works” (and what doesn’t)00:20:30 – What it really means to “belong” in the right circles00:22:00 – Why true success is built on friendships, not transactions00:26:30 – A bold strategy to revive dead leads and stale relationships00:35:00 – The one thing Shirin helps clients do when they “have it all” but feel emptyClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/432Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
Why You’re Leading Wrong—Success Coach And Entrepreneur Brian Brault’s High-Performance Wake-Up Call (#431)
Send us Fan MailUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Roll with the punches, be flexible, and resilient to welcome life’s opportunities.” -Brian BraultExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesBrian breaks down the leadership blind spots that kill culture, the trust gaps most founders ignore, and the surprisingly simple tactics that turn mediocre teams into high-performance machines. With stories from the trenches and proven strategies that work, this episode is your crash course in how to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and massive impact.00:01:00 – The surprising leadership myth Brian learned to break00:07:00 – Why leadership isn't about the office—it’s about your life00:27:00 – A powerful story of vulnerability that changed Brian's company00:35:00 – Why your team isn’t stepping up—and how to fix it00:43:00 – Brian’s 3-question framework for scaling trust and results00:54:00 – Brian’s advice to his younger self (and every entrepreneur)Click here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/431Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy CallThe Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.🧠 Deep Wealth MasteryThis is for you if you want to: • Grow a profitable business without becoming the bottleneck • Build real value so selling is optional, not forced • Optimize your health before it limits your business and lifeOne proven roadmap for real decisions.⭐ Explore Deep Wealth Mastery https://iapdw.com/idm🎧 Subscribe https://iapdw.com/podcast📘 Free eBook https://iapdw.com/ebook💬 Have a question you keep circling back to? Leave a short voicemail https://podcast.deepwealth.com/voicemail/Built by entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs.


