In this episode of the Rhymes With Odd podcast, host Ryan Snaadt sits down with entrepreneur, broker, and ministry founder Al Lorenzen to explore how to build and sell a business for up to 5X more—without compromising your mission, values, or family legacy.Al opens up about everything from real estate investing and running a faith-driven nonprofit ranch to smart exit strategies, mental health, parenting, and the risks of selling to private equity. Whether you're a business owner planning your exit, a leader thinking long-term, or someone simply navigating personal growth—this episode will speak to you.👇 Timestamps & Topics:00:00 – How Al and his wife risked everything to pursue a bigger calling01:30 – From Europe to Iowa: Al’s journey and returning for purpose04:48 – Childhood influences & growing up in Iowa and Texas07:16 – Mental health, trauma, and comparison culture in the digital age11:59 – Raising resilient kids: the importance of failure and self-sufficiency16:15 – Intentional parenting, family structure & co-parenting20:26 – The role of the dinner table, legacy, and healing family wounds23:03 – Dark seasons in college, identity struggles & transformation25:13 – Building Victory Ranch: faith, horses & healing veterans27:39 – Life lessons from horses & equine therapy for growth30:20 – Running nonprofit events & the cost of running a ranch32:40 – Al's pivot into business: buying a brokerage & process overhaul40:15 – Adventures in entrepreneurship: 14-hour road trip for a horse trailer43:00 – Why kids might not want to take over the family business45:05 – Building with the end in mind: selling with legacy in mind47:11 – Cleaning up your books before the sale: SDE & SOPs49:31 – Transitioning from being “the business” to creating systems51:34 – Small-town businesses, restaurant sales & seller financing53:39 – Why Al hates selling to private equity (and who should care)56:14 – Protecting your employees, clients & community in a sale58:41 – What drives your business’s valuation: cash flow is king01:01:22 – Growing into larger M&A deals & staying adaptable01:03:00 – Al's wildest memory from European basketball: a full-on riot01:08:06 – Exit planning: hiring, systems, and leadership transition01:10:20 – Why having no succession plan is a recipe for disaster01:12:36 – Adversity, career pivots & the fatherhood legacy01:15:14 – Managing stress, payroll anxiety & the cost of ministry01:17:32 – Faith, purpose, and building a bigger table for all01:20:10 – Career mentoring as a dad: how to prep kids for their path01:22:22 – Final thoughts on parenting with love & growth in mind01:24:44 – Outro: subscribe, rate, and connect with Snod Media Group🔥 What You'll Learn:How to increase your business's valuation before sellingWhy most owners sabotage their exit unknowinglyHow faith and family fuel Al’s business decisionsThe risks of selling to private equity (and how to protect your team)Real-world lessons from horses, parenting, and international basketball

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