Jo Stapleton | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Jo is cohost of The ExitEngine™ Podcast, the Co-founder and CEO of Exeo Advisors, the premiere consulting firm for businesses in transition, and co-founder of ExitEngine™, a community enabling founders and owners of mid-market businesses to realize the financial potential of their life's work. 30 years of entrepreneurial business experience in the communications, IT, real estate, marine, healthcare, logistics and residential construction industries has made me an expert in marketing, operations, and business development, and enabled me to understand the trials and tribulations of exiting a business and the importance of exit planning to exit success.

Current position (2)

Co-Founder & CEO

Exeo Advisors

Co-Founder

ExitEngine™

Achievements (1)

Built $400M in Total Exit Value since 2008

Jo has either advised on or been a party to several mid-market mergers and acquisitons representing more than $400M in Total Exit Value. His learnings and insights are now being applied by some of the top mid-market buisness onwers in the country as they navigate their personal exit destiny.

Degrees (1)

journalism

University of Rhode Island

1989 to 1993

Presentations

Presentations (3)

“Unlocking Hidden Value: The Secret to Building a More Valuable Business Before You Sell”

Most business owners only focus on surface-level metrics when considering their company’s value. But what if the most significant growth potential is hidden just beneath the surface? In this session, Jo Stapleton will show you how to uncover the often-overlooked areas of your business that can significantly increase its market value. Learn actionable strategies to boost profitability, streamline operations, and enhance your competitive edge, so you can achieve a higher valuation when the time comes to exit. Attendees will walk away with a clear roadmap to start unlocking hidden value immediately.

“What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How to Build a Business That’s Ready to Sell”

Running a successful business is one thing, but preparing it for a profitable exit is an entirely different challenge. In this presentation, Jo Stapleton, CEO of Exeo Advisors, reveals the key differences between running a profitable business and building one that’s primed for sale. He’ll discuss why many mid-market businesses fail to reach their target sale price and how to avoid common pitfalls by shifting your focus to long-term value drivers. Jo will share proven strategies to help you increase the value of your business and ensure that when it’s time to exit, you’re getting the payoff you deserve.

Beyond the Balance Sheet: How Exit Planning Creates a Roadmap for Sustainable Growth and Maximum Val

Exit planning isn’t just about preparing for the sale—it’s about building a business that can thrive without you. In this engaging talk, Jo Stapleton breaks down how developing an exit strategy early on leads to sustainable growth, operational resilience, and a higher exit valuation. Discover how focusing on key elements like succession planning, risk management, and operational efficiency today can result in a more valuable, sellable business tomorrow. Jo will provide real-world insights and practical steps mid-market business owners can take now to drive growth and increase their company’s worth in the future.