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Atlanta Build Expo 2026

Cobb Galleria Centre - Atlanta, GA

Chad Sakada

Chad Sakada

Coach | Business on Purpose

Presenter bio
Chad brings years of experience leading and coaching, both in ministry and on the athletic field. As an Area Director for Young Life and a high school coach in track, soccer, and football, he’s seen firsthand the power of mentorship and the lasting impact of a “coach” mentality. When working with business owners, Chad leans on the same principles that shaped his years of coaching: steady, consistent effort and a focus on the fundamentals. He knows that drilling the basics every day eventually leads to exponential growth. For Chad, building the right foundation is essential—because when challenges come, it’s that foundation that allows leaders and businesses to stand strong. He’s also seen the difference a good coach can make, whether on the field or in business. Watching his own son respond to different coaching styles has reinforced for Chad how vital it is to have a leader with both vision and a plan. Outside of work, Chad loves sports! Whether it’s watching college football, the NFL, MLB, golf, or cheering for Charlotte FC. He and his wife manage a divided household when it comes to college allegiances (Ohio State for him, Clemson for her), and their three kids keep them busy on the soccer field. Chad also works out daily with F3, continuing his passion for teamwork, consistency, and growth. Some of his favorite quotes come from The Man in the Arena, Nolan Ryan’s reminder that adapting is key to success, and even Top Gun: Maverick’s challenge to “the man in the box.
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Room 13
Business Growth

Exit Without Escape: How Owners Exit Their Business and Still Earn Income

What if you could exit your business without selling your soul, sacrificing your income, or staying tethered to the chaos you built? In this talk, we'll walk through how to design your business with the end in mind-so that when it's time to step away (whether for good or just for a season), your income doesn't disappear with your presence. Learn the essential processes, mindset shifts, and structural moves that empower owners to work on the business-even when they're no longer in it.

This is not about a fantasy sale. It's about building a business so well-structured, documented, and people-powered that someone else can run it, while you still benefit from it.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the "Sellable Without Selling" Strategy Learn how to structure your business so that it can run without you-making it functionally sellable, even if you never plan to sell.

2. Build Your Business Like a Franchise, Even If It Isn't One Discover how to use the Master Process Roadmap to document every key system so your business becomes process-driven, not personality-dependent.

3. Develop Income Streams That Don't Rely on Your Daily Involvement Explore methods to generate ongoing income from your business post-exit-through strategic ownership roles, profit-sharing, advisory agreements, or licensing your processes.

4. Shift from Hero to Architect: Transitioning Out Without Chaos Learn the mindset and team leadership shifts required to step out of the day-to-day while leaving the business in capable hands-and avoid falling into the "earn-out" trap.

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