Dan Smith is the Founder and former CEO of an e-commerce brand that sells iPhone wallet cases. In 2022, Dan sold his self-financed company for 100 times the invested capital. Dan is a former Hollywood executive, turned entrepreneur, turned EXITpreneur who spends his time consulting for major brands such as Fred Segal, Wired, Macworld, Beams (Japan), and AT&T.

Dan Smith spent over 10 years as a Hollywood executive before converting an idea into a thriving e-commerce brand. How did he do it?

For eight years, Dan grew and nurtured his multimillion-dollar company, even gaining customers like Tom Hanks and members of Coldplay. But as the adage goes, “all good things must come to an end,” and Dan was ready to sell. After consulting with his wife and accountant brother, Dan knew he needed the expertise of a business advisor. Enter Quiet Light’s own Chuck Mullins, who brokered a deal that Dan couldn’t say no to.

In this episode of Quiet Light Podcast, Joe Valley sits down with entrepreneur-turned-EXITpreneur Dan Smith in part two of a two-part discussion about the process of selling a profitable company. Dan explains what led him to sell, the steps taken prior to selling, and the post-sell transition. Finally, Dan talks about his latest venture and how he’s helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses as a consultant.