{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Parallel Entrepreneur with Mark Cleveland","title":"His repeatable playbook for building and selling companies | Roger Brown","html":"","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.\n\nChapters:\n\n00:00:00 Introduction to Parallel Entrepreneurship \n00:00:24 Roger Brown's Journey into Cannabis Testing \n00:01:18 The Thrill of Building Businesses \n00:04:13 Creating Value in Business \n00:05:25 Challenges in the Healthcare Industry \n00:06:30 The Debate: Symptoms vs. Wellness \n00:08:27 The Role of Co-Founders in Business \n00:11:27 Insights from M&A Advisors \n00:14:56 Lessons Learned from Selling Businesses \n00:17:59 Navigating Healthcare's Evolution \n00:20:22 AI's Role in Modern Business \n00:23:14 Finding Balance and Recharging \n00:24:44 Guiding Principles and Life Lessons \n00:28:13 Learning from Mistakes \n00:30:42 Legacy and Life's Purpose \n00:31:53 Rapid Fire Questions \n00:32:59 The Importance of Trust and Team Dynamics \n00:36:44 Embracing Change and Perspective\n\n\n#ParallelEntrepreneur #RogerBrown #SerialFounder #BusinessExit #HealthcareEntrepreneur #CannabisIndustry #ScaleAndSell #AIInBusiness #TeamLeadership #Entrepreneurship #FounderAdvice #MarkCleveland #ParallelEntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #ExitStrategy\n\n© Parallel Entrepreneur, LLC 2024–2026","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}