2 Commas: The $multi-million exit show with Josh Comrie

2 Commas: The $multi-million exit show with Josh Comrie

by Josh Comrie

Entrepreneurship

Season 1

James McCarthy Toia: Navigating a complex deal to achieve an 8-figure exit!

In this episode of 2 Commas, I sit down with James McCarthy Toia, an innovative problem-solver who transformed his aviation tech venture from a small startup to a global leader, culminating in an 8-figure exit. James takes us through his journey—from his beginnings in rural New Zealand, where his entrepreneurial drive first sparked, to building technology that reshaped aviation safety tracking. We unpack the key decisions and strategies that set his company apart, the hurdles faced during scaling, and the complexities of navigating a major acquisition. This episode is a must-listen for founders aiming for a successful exit, those building niche products, or anyone inspired by a Kiwi success story with a brilliant endgame. Subscribe to the 2 Commas Journal to receive business insights and real exit lessons straight to your inbox https://bit.ly/47lfcPU Download the first 2 chapters of my upcoming book, 2 Commas, for free here https://bit.ly/3WisuYo Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit https://www.joshcomrie.com/ to see how I can help you on your business journey.

Tom Price: 5-year race to a strategic roll-up sale at 27 years old!

In this episode of 2 Commas, I sit down with Tom Price, a self-made entrepreneur who grew an air conditioning business from a scrappy startup to a multimillion-dollar operation, ultimately leading to a high-stakes exit. Tom shares his unique journey—beginning with flyers and DIY installations to scaling his business and even starting a manufacturing line in China. He reveals the gritty, hands-on decisions that built his company and the unforeseen challenges of due diligence with venture capital buyers. This episode is a goldmine for anyone fascinated by what it truly takes to scale, adapt, and make a strategic exit. Subscribe to the 2 Commas Journal to receive business insights and real exit lessons straight to your inbox https://bit.ly/47lfcPU Download the first 2 chapters of my upcoming book, 2 Commas, for free here https://bit.ly/3WisuYo Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit https://www.joshcomrie.com/ to see how I can help you on your business journey.

Hugh Calveley: How I took Hollywood by Storm!

In this episode of 2 Commas, I sit down with Hugh Calveley, CEO and co-founder of Moxion.io, who took New Zealand tech from a bold startup in entertainment to a high-stakes exit. From navigating Hollywood studios to landing Autodesk as a buyer, Hugh shares behind-the-scenes stories of grit, innovation, and the strategic vision that turned his company into a game-changer. Hugh dives deep into the wild beginnings in film, crucial mentorships, and the complexities of deal-making. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who dreams of scaling their own venture, or simply loves a great origin story of Kiwi tenacity. Subscribe to the 2 Commas Journal to receive business insights and real exit lessons straight to your inbox https://bit.ly/47lfcPU Download the first 2 chapters of my upcoming book, 2 Commas, for free here https://bit.ly/3WisuYo Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit https://www.joshcomrie.com/ to see how I can help you on your business journey.

Will Palmer: How to succeed with an IPO!

In this episode, we sit down with Will Palmer, a serial entrepreneur with a fascinating career that spans from door-to-door sales to leading successful tech ventures. Will shares his story of taking a business from inception to a public listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Tune in as we explore pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the strategies that made his journey to multimillion-dollar exits possible. Subscribe to the 2 Commas Journal to receive business insights and real exit lessons straight to your inbox https://bit.ly/47lfcPU Download the first 2 chapters of my upcoming book, 2 Commas, for free here https://bit.ly/3WisuYo Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit https://www.joshcomrie.com/ to see how I can help you on your business journey.

Chris Small: Inside the numbers: the state of NZ business sales

Building your business is one game. Selling it is another — and most founders never learn the rules. In this episode of 2 Commas, I sit down with Chris Small, Managing Director of ABC Business Sales, the firm behind nearly half of all SME business sales in New Zealand. Chris shares what really drives a successful exit — timing, risk, and what buyers truly value. With data from more than 480 business transactions, he reveals the patterns behind high-value deals, the biggest mistakes founders make, and the five things every acquirer looks for before making an offer. If you’re 1–5 years away from selling, or just want to build a business that’s worth more, this conversation will give you clarity, timing insight, and real leverage for your future deal.

[Trailer] Will Palmer: How to succeed with an IPO!

Welcome to the very first episode of Two Commas! We’re kicking off with a powerhouse guest—Will Palmer, a serial entrepreneur whose journey takes us from door-to-door sales to leading multi-million dollar tech ventures. In this episode, Will dives deep into his incredible story of building a business from the ground up, taking it public on the NZ Stock Exchange, and the key strategies that led to his transformative exit. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the highs, the lows, and everything in between that makes these stories so compelling. Subscribe to the 2 Commas Journal to receive business insights and real exit lessons straight to your inbox https://bit.ly/47lfcPU Download the first 2 chapters of my upcoming book, 2 Commas, for free here https://bit.ly/3WisuYo Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit https://www.joshcomrie.com/ to see how I can help you on your business journey.

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