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The Exit Advantage: Deborah Agrafojo on Building a Sellable Business
Episode 133 โ€ข 10th February 2026 โ€ข The Shift Spotlight! โ€ข The Shift Spot
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Scaling, selling, and stepping back without white-knuckling the wheel

What if the best exit strategy starts years before you ever think about leaving?

Deborah Agrafojo of Touchstone Advisors joins The Shift Spotlightโ„ข๏ธ for a sharp, no-fluff conversation on how founders and CEOs can build businesses that are valuable, transferable, and far less stressful to run.

This episode is a masterclass for owners who want options. Whether that means scaling, selling, or simply getting their life back.

In this conversation, we cover:

๐Ÿšช Why exit planning should begin long before you are โ€œreadyโ€

โณ The 3-year preparation window that separates great exits from broken deals

๐Ÿ“ˆ What CEOs can do in the next 30 days to increase company value

๐Ÿ‘ฅ How building a reliable leadership team becomes the ultimate valuation booster

๐Ÿ“Š Why growth beats market timing, every time

๐ŸŒ The behind-the-scenes story of scaling Touchstone Advisors into a multi-location, virtual-forward firm

Deborah brings clarity, experience, and real talk about the emotional and strategic work of stepping back, letting go, and designing what comes next.

This episode is for founders and CEOs who want to think like a buyer long before they ever become a seller.


๐ŸŽง Tune in and learn how to build a business that works for you now and later.


Podcast Guest:

โ—พ Deborah Agrafojo โ€” Touchstone Advisors | www.touchstoneadvisors.com

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com


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