{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Parallel Entrepreneur with Mark Cleveland","title":"Scale, Sell, Repeat: Roger Brown’s Playbook for Parallel Entrepreneurs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bcc579de\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2482,"description":"How do you scale, sell, and still come back for more? Meet Roger Brown — a serial founder who’s built (and exited) four different ventures, from physician services to cannabis testing labs. In this power-packed interview, Roger reveals how to create genuine value in a business (not just revenue), the art of spotting the right time to sell, and why trusting your team is your ultimate superpower. He also dishes on where AI fits in modern marketing, the pitfalls of overvaluing your own company, and how a simple dose of salt water therapy can recharge an overworked mind.Whether you’re juggling multiple startups or dreaming of your first exit, Roger’s candid insights are a must-watch for any Parallel Entrepreneur.Tune in to gain insights from a leader who believes in doing the right thing, embracing change, and leaving a lasting legacy.Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction to Parallel Entrepreneurship00:00:24 Roger Brown's Journey into Cannabis Testing00:01:18 The Thrill of Building Businesses00:04:13 Creating Value in Business00:05:25 Challenges in the Healthcare Industry00:06:30 The Debate: Symptoms vs. Wellness00:08:27 The Role of Co-Founders in Business00:11:27 Insights from M&A Advisors00:14:56 Lessons Learned from Selling Businesses00:17:59 Navigating Healthcare's Evolution00:20:22 AI's Role in Modern Business00:23:14 Finding Balance and Recharging00:24:44 Guiding Principles and Life Lessons00:28:13 Learning from Mistakes00:30:42 Legacy and Life's Purpose00:31:53 Rapid Fire Questions00:32:59 The Importance of Trust and Team Dynamics00:36:44 Embracing Change and PerspectiveShow Notes:Share and engage with this interview on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43EixZQ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GFjjD1lfhpKjrRFvBYjircTm7KmxUyXiCMmVziPGajg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMTUw/ODg2ZjMyN2I5YjZj/ODFlMDU2MGI2ZTA4/Zjc2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}