Why Results Matter – John Lesnik, Lending Science DM
He had a top-tier private equity deal on the table. He did the unthinkable: he walked away.
That kind of leverage doesn’t come from ego. It comes from building a business with undeniable, rock-solid value. For 30 years, John Lesnik’s company, Lending Science DM, did just that by promising clients a 10x return on investment.
This isn’t a story about a failed deal. It’s about building a business so valuable that you have the power of choice. Instead of cashing the big check, John chose a different path, an ESOP that put his people and company first.
This is your final opportunity to hear a real, unfiltered story about:
- Building a business so valuable that you have the leverage.
- The pros and cons of selling to private equity, from someone with the scars to prove it.
- Why an ESOP was the right fit and what that process looks like.
Don’t miss this candid conversation. No fluff, no theory. Just hard-won lessons from a founder who has been in the trenches.
Event Details:
John’s talk was on Wednesday October 12, 2025. The episode is now in the editing phase. We’ll be posting the Youtube, BuzzSprout, and Transcript here on the site in about a month when everything is done. Until then, follow us on any of our social channels below to stay updated on John’s talk.
