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The Truth About Going Public with Joe Lucosky | Seth Farbman's Podcast

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Most founders think going public is the goal it’s not.

In this episode, Seth sits down with Joe Lucosky, Founding Partner of Lucosky Brookman, to break down how CEOs should actually think about going public whether through an IPO, SPAC, direct listing, or not at all.

Joe shares the hard truth most advisors won’t say: many companies simply aren’t ready and chasing the public markets for the wrong reasons can do more harm than good.

If you’re building a company and thinking about the public markets, this conversation will change how you approach that decision.

00:00 – Trailer
01:20 – Introduction & Meet Joe Lucosky
05:10 – The DNA of Entrepreneurs
09:35 – Building a Business From Scratch
14:40 – What Makes a Great Founder?
20:05 – Why Most People Quit Too Early
25:30 – The Power of Relentlessness
31:15 – Going Public: IPOs, SPACs & Market Realities
38:20 – How to Know If Your Company Is Ready
45:10 – Lessons From Decades of Deal-Making
49:40 – Final Advice for Founders & Closing Thoughts

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About the Show
From Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts.

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