FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Exit Without Selling
Keep the business, leave the grind
Business owners think they have just two choices with their business:
Keep grinding until you die at your desk, or
Sell and lose control of everything you care about
There's a third option: Keep the business, and leave the grind.
Dr. John Fulwider shows why the real challenge in doing this is not people, process, or know how, but making and protecting decisions. Participants in this fast-paced workshop will learn how owner dependence keeps them stuck, how making and protecting decisions creates freedom and growth, and how to build a business that can run without them at the center.
Who it's for:
Founding business owners and professional advisors to business owners
What it is:
A one-hour online workshop with plenty of Q&A time to learn:
How making and protecting the decisions unlocks freedom, growth, and better exit options.
Where owner dependence is keeping you stuck.
How to build a business that can run and grow without you at the center of everything.
When:
First Wednesday of each month, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Central
Where:
Online via Zoom
To reserve your spot, click on the date you'd like:
Business owners think they have just two choices with their business:
-
Keep grinding until you die at your desk, or
-
Sell and lose control of everything you care about
There's a third option: Keep the business, and leave the grind.
Dr. John Fulwider shows why the real challenge in doing this is not people, process, or know how, but making and protecting decisions. Participants in this fast-paced workshop will learn how owner dependence keeps them stuck, how making and protecting decisions creates freedom and growth, and how to build a business that can run without them at the center.
This is a live online workshop via Zoom.
Presenter
Dr. John Fulwider
402-202-2820
john@drivegrowthnow.com
About John: https://www.drivegrowthnow.com/about
John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfulwider/
Business owners think they have just two choices with their business:
-
Keep grinding until you die at your desk, or
-
Sell and lose control of everything you care about
There's a third option: Keep the business, and leave the grind.
Dr. John Fulwider shows why the real challenge in doing this is not people, process, or know how, but making and protecting decisions. Participants in this fast-paced workshop will learn how owner dependence keeps them stuck, how making and protecting decisions creates freedom and growth, and how to build a business that can run without them at the center.
This is a live online workshop via Zoom.
Presenter
Dr. John Fulwider
402-202-2820
john@drivegrowthnow.com
About John: https://www.drivegrowthnow.com/about
John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfulwider/
Business owners think they have just two choices with their business:
-
Keep grinding until you die at your desk, or
-
Sell and lose control of everything you care about
There's a third option: Keep the business, and leave the grind.
Dr. John Fulwider shows why the real challenge in doing this is not people, process, or know how, but making and protecting decisions. Participants in this fast-paced workshop will learn how owner dependence keeps them stuck, how making and protecting decisions creates freedom and growth, and how to build a business that can run without them at the center.
This is a live online workshop via Zoom.
Presenter
Dr. John Fulwider
402-202-2820
john@drivegrowthnow.com
About John: https://www.drivegrowthnow.com/about
John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfulwider/
Business owners think they have just two choices with their business:
-
Keep grinding until you die at your desk, or
-
Sell and lose control of everything you care about
There's a third option: Keep the business, and leave the grind.
Dr. John Fulwider shows why the real challenge in doing this is not people, process, or know how, but making and protecting decisions. Participants in this fast-paced workshop will learn how owner dependence keeps them stuck, how making and protecting decisions creates freedom and growth, and how to build a business that can run without them at the center.
This is a live online workshop via Zoom.
Presenter
Dr. John Fulwider
402-202-2820
john@drivegrowthnow.com
About John: https://www.drivegrowthnow.com/about
John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfulwider/
Testimonials from Real Owners
(seriously, look them up!)
I didn’t just get what I was looking for from what I shared. I actually learned from hearing other owners work through their situations. I was taking notes and seeing how the same ideas applied to my business, so I could create a system for it. The iron-sharpening-iron mindset was very beneficial.
What we did in the Jump Start was practical enough that I can take it back and use it with my own staff. It helped me generate better questions and identify problems that will be valuable to work through in the business.
Donnie Burchfield, owner, Family Life Counseling Center
The Get Out of the Center Jump Start was really beneficial. ‘Jump Start’ is a great way to describe it because it gave me a framework to start thinking through decisions, goals, and creating goals with my team. I have a lot of places to go with this now.
Arón Bautista, owner, Austin Center for Therapy and Assessment
I was trying to figure out a way to get out of doing everything in my business. I was chief everything officer, and I knew I needed to get out of the day-to-day. It just kept pulling me back in. I knew that's not sustainable. Now I've seen new light from people I didn't consider before who have really stepped up. They possess our core values, and they have the potential to play leadership roles. I didn't recognize that before, and it's really been a wonderful thing.
Reuben Ayoub, owner, TLC Rents
"John has high emotional intelligence, and he's not afraid—like me—to ask the hard questions and tell people, in a nice way, what they need to work through. I've referred clients to John, and he's doing wonderful work in the business transitions space. The biggest problem business owners have is that they're too involved in their own business—and John has solutions for that."
Jeff Herdzina, President, ExitBig
I deeply trust your intuition and guidance. I like how you think. I like your joy.
You help me tame the chaos of the day-to-day business demands and help me create structure.
Evonne Noble, exited owner, Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry
This is magic. You're a magician, John.
Kerry Oliver, owner, Oliver Kitchens & Baths
The sabbatical I took was life changing. It was profoundly healing and clarifying to take that much time away. John helped me get out of the center of everything.
Erin Wiley, owner, The Willow Center
I think you're exceptional. Just in the last six months my level of satisfaction with life has increased 70-80% and it’s a result of little changes we have made in here.
Troy Bridgford, owner, Ironhide Construction
If you are in growth mode, John Fulwider is for you. Capital Cigar Lounge would not be where it is today without John Fulwider.
Tony Goins, owner, Capital Cigar Lounge and Apiary Social Club
You’ve challenged me to think about things in a way that none of my other friends have. And that's where that value is.
Sam Swartz, owner, True North Custom Homes
There are lots of fabulous business books. Without a coach like John it’s just a fabulous business book like all the others. You need a coach to hold you accountable.
Anthony Montag, owner, Montag Manufacturing
We are four times bigger than when we started with John.
Ted Glaser, owner, Summit Lawns
We had a lot of challenges at EyeCare Specialties. John Fulwider guided us to the right decisions to solve each challenge—the dollar investment we made looks tiny next to the growth we’ve achieved. John has a real gift for coaching strong leaders who are decisive and want to grow. Hiring him is a no-brainer.
Brian Brightman, exited owner, EyeCare Specialties
John Fulwider’s help is 33% of our success.
After a child, every minute on the business is a minute away from my kid. Every minute became valuable and that’s why I’m not afraid to spend money.
Paul Jarrett, owner, Bulu Group
This not having to deal with the day to day of our company, and finding significant time to work on visionary opportunities, oh, it’s liberating. It feels like I’m never rushed.
Tyler Samuelson, owner, Summit Contracting
Your ability to spot what it is that really needs to be tackled, and tackle it, is pretty phenomenal. I appreciate you reading between the lines. It’s huge for me.
Ben Wenner, owner, Ag Storm
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be a recording?
Sure. Don't miss the live workshop, though, because when you show up and do the thinking exercises, you'll get answers to:
Are you ready for a change?
Is your business ready for a change?
Is Exit Without Selling the right option for you?
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for founding business owners who have built a successful business—and are starting to wonder if the business they created is still serving them.
You’ll get the most value if:
You’re tired of being the glue holding everything together
You want more freedom, but don’t want to blow everything up
You’re not sure whether to grow, sell, or change your role
You’ve thought, “I don’t want out tomorrow… but I don’t want to do this forever either”
You don’t need to be burned out—but some people who attend are.
What kinds of advisors to business owners should attend?
Anyone who wants to see business owners exit when they want, to whom they want, on the terms they want, for the price they want. This includes:
Owner Team
Accountant
Attorney
Business Broker
Business Coach/Planner
Estate Planner
Family Business Advisor
Financial/Wealth Advisor
Investment Banker/M&A Advisor
Personal/Life Coach
... and more!
Business Growth Team
Business Operating System Implementer/Guide
Commercial Realtor
Fractional Executives: CFO, CMO, COO, CRO, CTO
Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
Subject Matter Experts: Customer Service, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and More
Value Growth Advisor
... and more!
Who is this not for?
This workshop is probably not a fit if:
You’re looking for a quick flip or purely financial exit strategy
You want tactical systems without addressing the founder’s role
You’re not willing to honestly assess your own energy, freedom, or priorities
This is a thinking workshop, not a hype webinar. There will be no hustle bro energy, guaranteed.
What exactly is “Exit Without Selling”?
Exit Without Selling means changing your relationship with your business—without giving it up.
It’s the process of:
Removing yourself from day-to-day management
Building a business that runs (and performs) without you
Keeping ownership while reclaiming time, energy, and optionality
For some owners, it becomes the final destination.
For others, it becomes the bridge to a stronger sale later.
Is this an alternative to selling my business?
It can be—but it doesn’t have to be.
One of the core ideas of the workshop is this:
The same work that allows you to exit without selling also prepares you to sell on your terms—or grow aggressively.
This isn’t about locking you into a single path.
It’s about earning options.
What will I actually do during the workshop?
This is a working session, not a passive presentation.
You’ll:
Assess whether you are ready for a change
Evaluate whether your business is ready for a change
Identify where freedom is leaking out of your life and company
Compare Exit Without Selling with selling and aggressive growth
Clarify your personal push and pull factors
You’ll leave with insight, not just information.
Do I need to prepare anything in advance?
No preparation required—just show up with a pen, paper, and an honest mindset.
That said, the more willing you are to reflect and participate, the more valuable the experience will be.
Is this therapy or burnout counseling?
No—but burnout, exhaustion, and identity pressure do come up.
This workshop is about business design and leadership choices, grounded in real founder experience. Many attendees find it clarifying and relieving—but it’s not therapy.
My business isn’t ready for this yet. Is it still worth attending?
Yes.
In fact, many owners attend specifically because their business isn’t ready—and they want to understand why.
You’ll get clarity on:
What would need to change
Whether Exit Without Selling is realistic right now
What kind of timeline you might be looking at
Clarity beats guesswork.
What if I have partners or co-owners?
Partnerships add complexity—and we talk honestly about that.
This workshop won’t magically fix misaligned partnerships, but it will help you:
Understand what’s required structurally and personally
See whether your goals are compatible with your current setup
Avoid being forced into a bad decision later
Many owners find this perspective invaluable—even if the answer is uncomfortable.
Will you try to sell me something at the end?
I’ll share optional ways to get further help—because some people want support beyond a single workshop.
But this is not a bait-and-switch.
The workshop stands on its own.
What’s the biggest takeaway people usually leave with?
Most people leave with one of three things:
Relief: “It’s not just me. This really is hard.”
Clarity: “I finally see what needs to change—and why.”
Agency: “I have more options than I thought.”
That’s the point.
What if I’m not sure what I want yet?
Perfect.
This workshop is designed for owners who are undecided—not people who already have a plan.
You don’t need an answer walking in.
You just need curiosity and honesty.
What happens after the workshop?
You’ll leave with:
A clearer sense of where you are
Better questions to ask yourself
Language for decisions you may have been avoiding
If you want ongoing support, I’ll outline a few optional next steps—but the choice is always yours.
