<![CDATA[Next Exit]]>A Serial Entrepreneur and a VC President of Founder Programs talk high-stakes deals and the real struggles of running a business (and how to build successfully).

Hosted by Steve Gelley, a serial entrepreneur who built and sold two companies and now invests in startups, and Drew Keith, a founder, creative director, and former CMO, this show unpacks the wins, failures, and unexpected twists of building something from the ground up. Next Exit dives into why some companies succeed, what we can learn from the ones that don’t, and the behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether it’s breaking down a big business headline or sharing raw, unfiltered founder experiences.

If you’re curious about startups, business, or the wild journey of entrepreneurship, you’re in the right place.

]]>https://oav.ventures/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:19:50 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2025 20:03:02 GMT60Drew Keith and Steve Gelley<p>A Serial Entrepreneur and a VC President of Founder Programs talk high-stakes deals and the real struggles of running a business (and how to build successfully). </p><p></p><p>Hosted by Steve Gelley, a serial entrepreneur who built and sold two companies and now invests in startups, and Drew Keith, a founder, creative director, and former CMO, this show unpacks the wins, failures, and unexpected twists of building something from the ground up. Next Exit dives into why some companies succeed, what we can learn from the ones that don’t, and the behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether it’s breaking down a big business headline or sharing raw, unfiltered founder experiences.</p><p></p><p>If you’re curious about startups, business, or the wild journey of entrepreneurship, you’re in the right place.</p>episodicDrew Keith and Steve Gelleydrewkeithmedia@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The Luck Factor Is a Lie — Your Business Wasn't Ready | Next Exit Podcast]]>Most founders think success comes down to luck. But the truth? You weren’t ready when luck showed up.

In this episode of Next Exit, Drew Keith and Steve Gelley break down the myth of the “luck factor” — how timing, preparation, and flawless execution determine whether opportunity becomes success or disappears forever.

From building defensible companies and saying “no” to bad clients, to the single mindset shift that separates founders who catch their break from those who miss it, this conversation reveals the reality behind “getting lucky” in business.

If you’ve ever felt like other people are just “in the right place at the right time,” this episode will show you how to structure your team, your mindset, and your systems to be ready when your moment comes.

0:00 – The truth about luck in business
3:10 – Why most founders aren’t ready when opportunity hits
8:45 – How to prepare for your “once-in-a-lifetime” moment
15:20 – Saying no to the wrong customers
24:00 – Execution and timing over ideas
34:50 – The luck factor that changes everything

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]]>345c7aeb-52ed-4ea8-9cee-e6956486b605Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:24:52 GMT<p>Most founders think success comes down to luck. But the truth? You weren’t ready when luck showed up.</p><p>In this episode of <b>Next Exit</b>, Drew Keith and Steve Gelley break down <i>the myth of the “luck factor”</i> — how timing, preparation, and flawless execution determine whether opportunity becomes success or disappears forever.</p><p>From building defensible companies and saying “no” to bad clients, to the single mindset shift that separates founders who <i>catch their break</i> from those who miss it, this conversation reveals the reality behind “getting lucky” in business.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like other people are just “in the right place at the right time,” this episode will show you how to structure your team, your mindset, and your systems to <i>be ready</i> when your moment comes.</p><p></p><p>0:00 – The truth about luck in business<br />3:10 – Why most founders aren’t ready when opportunity hits<br />8:45 – How to prepare for your “once-in-a-lifetime” moment<br />15:20 – Saying no to the wrong customers<br />24:00 – Execution and timing over ideas<br />34:50 – The luck factor that changes everything</p><p></p><p>founder mindset, startup success, business luck, entrepreneurship motivation, startup advice, steve gelley, drew keith, next exit podcast, startup founders, venture capital, startup storytelling, business motivation, business podcast, startup timing, seize opportunity, entrepreneur mindset, how to build a startup, startup luck vs skill, startup preparation, founder psychology</p>no00:47:391The Luck Factor Is a Lie — Your Business Wasn't Ready | Next Exit Podcastfull