Vision Driven Exit: How QFI Built a Multi-Million Dollar Food Tech Success feat. Raf Peeters
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
Release Date: 07/18/2025
Why 95% of Partnerships Fail and How Transformational Partnerships Scale 7-Figure Businesses feat. Zach Burkes
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
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Scale Yourself First Before Your Business: Leadership Growth Strategies feat. Stephanie Vaughan
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Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
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Conversation Economy: How Authentic Dialogue Replaced the Old Sales Playbook feat. Jerson Mellizo
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
Learn how to master the conversation economy and transform your outbound marketing strategy Look, I've been in this business long enough to recognize when something fundamental shifts, and the conversation economy we're experiencing right now is exactly that - a complete transformation of how we approach outbound marketing. Gone are the days of those old pitch-heavy tactics that used to work so well. In this episode, I sit down with my incredible teammate Jerson Mellizo to dive deep into why the traditional sales playbook has completely fallen apart and how authentic conversations have become...
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Build Business Credit Fast:Getting Funded the Right Way feat. Ty Crandall
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
Learn how to build business credit fast and access capital without destroying your personal credit Build business credit fast and unlock funding opportunities most entrepreneurs never discover—that's exactly what you'll learn in this game-changing episode with Ty Crandall, who runs the world's largest business credit coaching operation. Charles Gaudet and Ty dive deep into the critical mistakes business owners make when funding their companies, revealing why the worst time to seek money is when you actually need it. Ty shares his proven "3 C's Formula" (Cashflow, Credit, Collateral) that has...
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Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
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Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
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Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
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Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
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Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
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info_outlineLearn how to create a vision-driven exit while building a business that puts people first and generates exponential value
In this powerful episode, I sit down with one of the most genuine entrepreneurs I know to explore how to achieve a vision-driven exit by focusing on the real drivers behind sustainable business growth. We dive deep into how solving critical customer problems rather than chasing trends, investing heavily in team development, and maintaining unwavering intentionality during major business decisions can transform a startup into a multi-million dollar success story with the perfect strategic partner. This conversation reveals the counterintuitive truth that putting people before profits and staying true to your vision actually generates far greater financial returns and creates the optionality needed for an ideal exit.
My guest today is Raf Peeters, a goal-oriented entrepreneur who has built three successful startups and is known for his strong work ethic and total solution approach. Starting as a service engineer in the food industry, Raf traveled to over 40 countries, built trusted partnerships across multiple cultures, and scaled US operations from zero to over $4M in annual sales. As the founder of QFI, he transformed his deep industry knowledge into a food quality assurance equipment company that recently completed a strategic acquisition entirely on his terms. What sets Raf apart is his infectious positivity, genuine commitment to developing his team through substantial coaching investments, and his ability to maintain long-term vision while building sustainable business fundamentals.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Focus on solving "must-have" problems rather than "nice-to-have" solutions, as these survive economic downturns and drive consistent revenue growth.
- Spend substantial time with customers in their actual work environments to truly understand their pain points and identify business-critical needs.
- Trust your initial gut instincts about major decisions, as overthinking often leads you away from the right choice.
- The moments when you most want to quit are typically when you're closest to a major breakthrough - persistence through resistance pays off.
- Invest significantly in your team's development through coaching and growth opportunities, as this creates loyalty that transcends salary competition.
- Build your business with strong fundamentals and fix core issues early, because scaling amplifies both strengths and weaknesses exponentially.
- Maintain financial discipline to preserve optionality - having choices during acquisition discussions leads to better outcomes than desperation selling.
- Be intentional about partner selection during exits, prioritizing cultural alignment and shared values over purely financial metrics for long-term success.
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