Weeks Weekly with Ed Weeks Jr. MBA

Ed Weeks, Jr.
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Weeks Weekly with Ed Weeks Jr. Real conversations for Gen X founders on building, scaling, and exiting businesses worth owning. If you're running a $2M to $20M+ business and thinking about what comes next, whether that's the next phase of growth, the next chapter, or the eventual exit, this is your show. Host Ed Weeks Jr. brings 30+ years across Wall Street, healthcare, and marketing into unfiltered conversations with founders, operators, buyers, and the experts who help them grow and sell their businesses. Each week you'll hear: The Operator Playbook: How real founders systemize growth, build leverage, and stop trading time for revenue. Exit Conversations: What it actually takes to sell a business. Valuations, buyers, brokers, and the deals that close versus the ones that don't. Acquisition Stories: Buyers and builders sharing how they find, finance, and grow companies in the lower middle market. The Next Chapter: Healthcare, AI, faith, and the personal side of building something that lasts past you. For Gen X operators who refuse to slow down, but are ready to build smarter and own their next chapter. New episodes weekly. Thinking about selling your business or want a confidential conversation about your options? Visit edweeksjr.com.

  1. 2日前

    We Hated PE. So We Became the Buyer.

    Two guys hated private equity so much they built the thing that hunts you. I got one of them on a call this week, and about ten minutes in he said something that rearranged how I think about founders, fear, and money. This is the story of an operator who started a managed IT shop in 2010, built it customer by customer to 75 people and $12M a year, and kept getting the same call once a month: some firm he'd never heard of wanting to buy his life's work so they could "optimize" it. Most owners do one of two things with that fear. They ignore it, or they cave. He picked a third door. He became the buyer. In this episode: The humility test: the one question to ask any buyer or capital partner, then shut up and listen Why "take the money, keep the controls" are two different products that come bundled, and how to buy them separately The vacation tell: the moment a seller checks out, even the ones who swear they're staying Operator vs checkbook, and why the best deals go to the most believable owner, not the highest bidder The second bite: why the quiet fortune is in the rollover, not the check at closing Free essay (Weeks Weekly): https://substack.com/home/post/p-201129131 The 7 contract terms playbook (paid issue): https://substack.com/home/post/p-201436597 If this one lands, send it to one operator who needs to hear it. That's the whole marketing plan. FIPO. Fuck it, press on.

    14分

  2. 6月2日

    Booming and Broke: The Owner Who Swore He Wasn't For Sale

    He runs a company most people would kill to own. Booming. Biggest contracts of his career. Over 150 people on the payroll. And the first thing he told me was, "I'm not for sale." Then he spent twenty minutes explaining why he might have to be. This week I break down a real call with a thirty-year operator getting strangled by his own success. His biggest customers stretched payment terms from 30 days to 90, so now he's funding every job out of his own pocket for 120 days before he sees a dollar. On a big project, that's five to ten million floating on his personal credit line. The business isn't failing. It's growing faster than the structure under it can carry. Inside this episode: The 120-day cash trap quietly pushing healthy companies toward a sale The fork every operator hits: fund the growth, or position for an exit Why "I don't know my EBITDA" is a million-dollar mistake at the closing table Why a business that can't run without you is a job, not a company The three numbers to pull this week so you know exactly where you stand Know your number. Know your options. Then press on. FIPO. Booming on the outside but white-knuckling the cash inside? That's the exact fork I help operators sort out, in both directions. Grab time with me 👉 https://calendly.com/ed-edweeksjr/introductory-call

    9分

  3. 5月19日

    Why I'm In This Lane: Quiet Exits, AI Dependency & the Future of Gen X Business Ownership

    Welcome to episode one of Weeks Weekly. In this relaunch episode, Ed Weeks Jr. lays out exactly who this show is for: Gen X founders and operators running real businesses in the $2M–$20M range who are thinking seriously about growth, optionality, acquisitions, or eventual exit. This is not another startup podcast. No hustle culture. No TikTok growth hacks. No recycled business clichés. Instead, Ed breaks down the intersection of: Building a business buyers actually want Understanding how deals and capital really work Navigating business ownership as a Gen X operator in a rapidly changing market Drawing from 30+ years across Wall Street, Big Pharma, and Main Street operating businesses, Ed explains why he believes the next decade will create the largest transfer of small business ownership in American history, and why most owners are dangerously unprepared for it. The centerpiece of this episode is a new concept Ed calls AI Dependency: A hidden valuation risk building inside small businesses as employees create undocumented workflows inside personal AI accounts like ChatGPT and Claude. Topics covered: Why buyers walk away from otherwise profitable businesses The difference between a business and a job The coming $10 trillion ownership transfer Why only 30–40% of businesses coming to market may actually sell How transferability drives valuation The emerging risk of AI dependency inside small businesses Why Gen X operators are entering a completely different business environment than the one they started in This episode also introduces the mindset behind Ed's upcoming book, FIPO, and the philosophy that drives both the show and his work with operators - Press on. Build intentionally. Create optionality before you need it. Subscribe to the newsletter here: Weeks Weekly on Substack

    16分

  4. 2025/11/13

    Direct Primary Care That Actually Works: Affordable, Human Healthcare with NP Amy Bryson

    Healthcare in the U.S. has normalized five-minute visits, packed waiting rooms, and premiums that punish families and small businesses. In this Weeks Weekly episode, Ed sits down with nurse practitioner and founder of Your Wellness Path, Amy Bryson, who is rebuilding primary care in Dutchess County with a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model that puts patients first. Amy breaks down how DPC works in real life: Flat monthly fee, often less than a cell phone bill Unlimited access and direct texting with your provider Same or next-day sick visits, no phone trees, no six-month wait Longer appointments that dig into root causes, not just prescriptions Built-in access to low-cost generics, labs, imaging, and partner pharmacy She also explains a powerful insurance partnership that: Saves individuals an estimated $250/month Saves families over $6,000 per year Eliminates deductibles for specialists, surgery, and hospitalization when using partner providers Will be fully compatible with HSA coverage for DPC fees starting January 1, 2026 You will hear: A real example of avoiding a 5-hour ER visit for a simple laceration Why Amy caps her panel at ~300 patients instead of 3,000–4,000 How functional and integrative thinking show up in her practice: hormones, weight, autoimmune, sleep, environment, and lifestyle Why she walked away from traditional systems that rushed visits and devalued Medicaid patients Expansion plans for Western Dutchess, employer wellness days, and on-site screenings If you are fed up with the warehouse model of medicine and want affordable, relationship-driven care in the Hudson Valley, this episode shows a working alternative. Connect with Amy / Your Wellness Path Location: Dover Plains, NY (Eastern Dutchess County) Email: amy@yourwellnesspath.life Phone: 845-842-1324 Want to be a guest on the Weeks Weekly Podcast? Book your podcast session here: stan.store/weeks

    25分

  5. 2025/11/05

    Testing 1-2-3: Parenthood, Marriage, and Purpose at 55 — The Next Chapter of The Weeks Weekly

    Podcast Description (optimized for engagement and SEO): In this episode of The Weeks Weekly, Ed Weeks Jr. pulls back the curtain on the next phase of his journey — testing new products and ideas built from real life experience: fatherhood, marriage, and persistence. At 55, Ed shares three powerful stories that shape where he's headed next: Parenting with Purpose: Lessons from raising daughters in their 20s and guiding a teenage son through life's challenges. Why showing up as a parent still matters most. Marriage and Redemption: How nearly 30 years of marriage — including separation, reconciliation, and growth — turned into a blueprint for stronger relationships. Podcast with Purpose: The evolution of The Weeks Weekly as a platform for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators to share their stories, reach new audiences, and build impact. This episode closes with a message every founder, parent, and partner needs to hear: persistence pays off. If you're a parent, comment "Parent." If you're working on your marriage, comment "Marriage." If you want to be featured on the podcast, comment "Podcast." Mentioned Links: 🎙 Apply to be a guest: https://stan.store/weeks 📧 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://weeksweekly.substack.com/ 🌐 Visit Ed's websites: https://edweeksjr.com | https://www.weeks.consulting/

    12分

  6. 2025/10/29

    From Collapse to Comeback: How I'm Rebuilding a Million-Dollar Agency Around Regenerative Medicine

    In this week's episode of The Weeks Weekly, Ed Weeks Jr. breaks down his decade-long journey through corporate burnout, agency collapse, and the hard reset that led him back to the frontlines of regenerative medicine and dental marketing. Hear how a devastating 90% revenue drop in 2020 reshaped his mindset, why the "cookie-cutter" agency model is dead, and how he's building a high-integrity, million-dollar consultancy serving clients who actually change lives. If you're a business owner tired of competing in a race to the bottom, this episode is your blueprint for rebuilding smarter, not harder. → Get your 15-Minute Free AI Business Assessment: https://stan.store/weeks

    12分

  7. 2025/10/15

    From Pharma to Purpose: Stem Cells, AI, and Seasoned Entrepreneurship

    This week on Weeks Weekly, Ed Weeks Jr. reflects on a turning point in his entrepreneurial and personal journey—stepping into a groundbreaking stem cell project that reconnects decades of experience in healthcare, sales, and leadership with a deeper sense of purpose. What began as a simple conversation within his close network has evolved into a major opportunity to shape the next wave of regenerative medicine and AI-driven marketing. Ed traces the arc from his early career in Big Pharma—where corporate limits and poor leadership drove him away—to his renewed excitement for innovation that actually improves lives. This project, anchored in stem cell research, also connects to something deeply personal: advancing treatments for Parkinson's disease. It's not just about business growth anymore, but about creating social impact, legacy, and meaningful change. He shares hard-earned insights from thirty-plus years in entrepreneurship—how tempered excitement replaces youthful impatience, why execution now matters more than energy, and how faith, family, and a tight inner circle sustain progress when the path gets uncertain. The episode captures a quiet but powerful realization: purpose is the real profit. At 55, Ed's perspective sharpens around impact—on his family, his community in the Hudson Valley, and the broader ecosystem of entrepreneurs navigating midlife reinvention. He reflects on the shift from chasing wins to building systems, from noise to legacy, from hustle to alignment. To connect, collaborate, or work directly with Ed on AI strategy, profit recovery, or business growth, visit https://stan.store/weeks for consulting calls, personalized strategy sessions, and media opportunities.

    20分

  8. 2025/10/10

    Turning 55, Building the Empire, and Betting on Stem Cells

    Ed Weeks Jr. returns to Weeks Weekly with a raw, unfiltered update on life, business, and legacy. From launching a national stem cell marketing pilot to consolidating all his media under the Weeks Weekly brand, Ed reveals how he's aligning faith, focus, and AI-driven growth to create real leverage at 55. Inside this episode: • The launch of a national stem cell clinical pilot and marketing rollout • Why Google search is dying and what home service brands must do now • How Weeks Weekly became the unified hub for all content and media • Why mindset, faith, and legacy now drive every business decision This isn't documentation—it's capturing the journey in real time. For Gen X founders, entrepreneurs, and builders looking to evolve in 2025, this episode is a blueprint for pressing on and scaling smarter. → Explore ways to work with Ed at stan.store/weeks

    18分
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番組について

Weeks Weekly with Ed Weeks Jr. Real conversations for Gen X founders on building, scaling, and exiting businesses worth owning. If you're running a $2M to $20M+ business and thinking about what comes next, whether that's the next phase of growth, the next chapter, or the eventual exit, this is your show. Host Ed Weeks Jr. brings 30+ years across Wall Street, healthcare, and marketing into unfiltered conversations with founders, operators, buyers, and the experts who help them grow and sell their businesses. Each week you'll hear: The Operator Playbook: How real founders systemize growth, build leverage, and stop trading time for revenue. Exit Conversations: What it actually takes to sell a business. Valuations, buyers, brokers, and the deals that close versus the ones that don't. Acquisition Stories: Buyers and builders sharing how they find, finance, and grow companies in the lower middle market. The Next Chapter: Healthcare, AI, faith, and the personal side of building something that lasts past you. For Gen X operators who refuse to slow down, but are ready to build smarter and own their next chapter. New episodes weekly. Thinking about selling your business or want a confidential conversation about your options? Visit edweeksjr.com.

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  • クリエイター
    Ed Weeks, Jr.
  • 配信期間
    22年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    140
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含む
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    © 2024
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