A 300-Year-Old Industry About to Be Turned Upside Down

A 300-Year-Old Industry About to Be Turned Upside Down

Author: Ash Lonare March 26, 2025 Duration: 45:07

300 years. That’s how long an industry has operated the same way—until now. Imagine a world where selling a business doesn’t involve middlemen, commissions, or hidden fees. A world where buyers have to put skin in the game before they can even reach a seller.

Our guest today is on a mission to disrupt the business-for-sale market in a way no one else has dared to. From serving in the military to getting a black belt in Hapkido, from managing a full house remodel to bootstrapping his own startup, he’s done it all. But here’s the kicker—he’s still in the trenches, fighting through obstacles and uncertainty.

Most podcasts highlight entrepreneurs who’ve already "made it." But today, we’re diving into the raw, unfiltered reality of the journey—before the big success story is written.

Join me as I sit down with Evan Poling, the founder of BizRetire.com, to talk about disrupting a 300-year-old industry, the struggles of bootstrapping, and why we need to normalise failure in entrepreneurship.


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Ash Lonare hosts Founders Podcast, a series of conversations that go straight to the source. Each episode features a different founder or seasoned expert, but the format feels less like a formal interview and more like a candid exchange you might overhear between colleagues after a long day. The focus is on the tangible details often glossed over in success stories-the specific decisions, the unforeseen obstacles, and the practical strategies that actually worked when theory met reality. You’ll hear about the early doubts, the pivotal moments that changed a company’s direction, and the personal philosophies that guide these leaders through constant uncertainty. This podcast is built on the premise that the most valuable lessons come from those who have navigated the complex journey of building something from nothing. Listening feels like gaining access to a private roundtable, offering perspectives that are both inspirational and immediately useful for anyone involved in their own venture. The discussions are grounded in real experience, providing a resource that feels substantive and directly applicable to the daily challenges of launching and growing a business.
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