Symon Thurlow: We 4 X'd our earn-out! Here's how.

Symon Thurlow didn’t set out to sell his business — but when opportunity knocked, he took the deal and stayed on for seven more years. What followed wasn’t just a transition. It was a transformation.

In this episode, we unpack what really happens when you scale a niche services business to $20M+, navigate an earnout with zero prep, and lead post-acquisition without losing your identity. From trusting your gut to learning the language of corporate, Symon’s story is proof that exits aren’t just about walking away — they’re about stepping into the next version of yourself.

Whether you’re building a business, considering a sale, or already on the inside post-acquisition, this conversation offers grounded insights into navigating the long game.

Seeby Woodhouse: A $24m exit in my 20's!

Seeby Woodhouse, a pioneering entrepreneur in New Zealand's internet space, built Orcon from the ground up, starting at just 19 years old. In this episode, he shares how he scaled the company, navigated near-bankruptcy, and sold it in a multimillion-dollar exit before turning 30. He reflects on the lessons from that deal, the fortune he left on the table, and his journey through investments, photography, and a return to telecommunications with Voyager. A candid conversation about risk, resilience, and the highs and lows of life after a big exit.

Rudi Bublitz: How we went from kitchen table to $100m+ in <10 years!

What does it take to scale a company from two people to 400 and secure an £87M exit? 🎙️
In this episode of Two Commas, Rudi Bublitz reveals the key inflexion points that drove his company’s success, the art of training talent over hiring experience, and the critical role of timing in making the perfect exit.
From bold cultural moves to strategic decisions, Rudi shares lessons every founder scaling towards their big win needs to hear.

Marisa Fong: A double multiple by big thinking and playing hard to get!

What’s the secret to turning a small recruitment company into a national powerhouse, leading to a multimillion-dollar exit?

In this episode of Two Commas, I chat with Marisa Fong, a trailblazing entrepreneur who scaled her business from a part-time receptionist setup to a thriving enterprise acquired by a major player.

Marisa shares her unfiltered insights on crafting a scalable business culture, winning government contracts against the odds, and the lessons learned from navigating partnerships and leadership. This episode is packed with wisdom for founders ready to think big and achieve game-changing exits.