On this special episode of Conversational Currency, the fastest-growing playbook for building reputation, authority, and legacy in a digital economy powered by AI, host Shadeed Eleazer sits down with the legendary Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and author of the game-changing book Exit Rich. Whether you’re a startup founder, a growth-stage entrepreneur, or a seasoned business owner, your company’s valuation is more than just a number; it’s a reflection of your vision, systems, and long-term wealth potential. Sharon, alongside co-author and M&A expert Michelle Seiler-Tucker, reveals how to build value into your business long before you think about selling it. In this 30-minute masterclass, you’ll learn the key factors that drive business valuation, how to position your company for maximum worth, and why creating value should be part of your strategy from day one. With over six decades of combined experience, Sharon and Michelle’s insights have been called a “goldmine for entrepreneurs” by Steve Forbes. Press play, take notes, and discover why building a valuable business is the ultimate power move, whether you plan to sell or not.
Podcast: Conversational Currency
Host: Shadeed Eleazer
Episode: Exit Rich – How to Build, Scale, and Sell a Business for Maximum Value with Sharon Lechter
Tagline: The fastest-growing playbook for building reputation, authority, and legacy in a digital economy powered by AI.
In this timeless, high-value episode, Shadeed Eleazer sits down with legendary entrepreneur, bestselling author, and financial literacy advocate Sharon Lechter for a deep dive into her book Exit Rich.
Whether you’re a startup founder, consultant, or established business owner, Sharon reveals why you must focus on building business value long before you think about selling and how this mindset can transform your company’s trajectory, access to capital, and long-term wealth.
Drawing from her decades of experience as co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, CEO of the Rich Dad Company, and collaborator with the Napoleon Hill Foundation, Sharon shares her “6P’s” framework to increase valuation, avoid common business pitfalls, and create a sellable, scalable company in any economic climate.
This is more than an interview; it’s a masterclass in turning your business into an asset that works for you, even if you never plan to sell.
The Exit Rich mindset: why valuation matters from day one
Sharon’s “6P’s” framework for building a valuable business
How to prepare for an eventual sale, years in advance
The hidden risks that destroy business value (and how to avoid them)
Why building value increases opportunity, credibility, and leverage, even if you never sell
Conversational Currency is the fastest-growing playbook for building reputation, authority, and legacy in a digital economy powered by AI. Hosted by Shadeed Eleazer, Licensing Strategist and IP Architect to high-performance entrepreneurs, this podcast is built for creators, consultants, and thought leaders ready to turn their content into capital and their name into an asset.
Each episode delivers practical frameworks, thought-provoking insights, and real-world examples of how communication, visibility, and intellectual property converge to build long-term leverage.
Sharon Lechter is an international speaker, entrepreneur, and NYT bestselling author of over 25 books, including Rich Dad Poor Dad, which she co-authored with Robert Kiyosaki, and three books with the Napoleon Hill Foundation. As a CPA, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and founder of Pay Your Family First, Sharon is a leading advocate for financial literacy and entrepreneurship. She has helped create billions in revenue for brands and continues to mentor entrepreneurs globally.
Her latest work, Exit Rich (co-authored with Michelle Seiler-Tucker), has been hailed by Steve Forbes as “a goldmine for entrepreneurs,” offering a blueprint to build, scale, and sell a business for maximum value.
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