Marc Lafleur: From Rock Bottom to Multimillion Dollar Exit – The EXIT Podcast

In this episode of The EXIT Podcast, we sit down with Marc Lafleur, the co-founder of truLOCAL, who went from facing depression to exiting a multimillion-dollar meat delivery company. Marc opens up about how hitting rock bottom gave him the clarity he needed to take big risks, how he bootstrapped his way to 8 figures, and why the real work started after the exit.

From mental health to hustle culture, from raising capital to learning to let go, this one is raw, inspiring, and packed with lessons for any founder or aspiring entrepreneur.

🎧 Listen now to learn:

The truth about what drove Marc to start truLOCAL

The mindset shift that helped him break through fear when nobody believed in him

How he approached scaling without losing the soul of the brand

What he wishes more founders talked about post-exit

📍 About Marc Lafleur:
Marc is a Canadian entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for mental health in business. After exiting truLOCAL in a major acquisition, he’s focused on inspiring the next generation of builders to find purpose beyond the money.

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We dive deep into:

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