From the Ground Up takes you inside the stories of building a business from first idea to final exit and life beyond. Host Leo Kelly, CEO of Verdence Capital Advisors, sits down with entrepreneurs and CEOs who've been through it all: the early struggles, the pivot points, the close calls, and the decisions that defined their companies. Each episode reveals what it actually takes to build and scale a business, as well as the lessons that shaped their success. Whether they're navigating their exit strategy, reflecting on a completed sale, or sharing what life looks like on the other side of the transaction, these founders offer insights they wish they'd had from the start. If you're building something, thinking about your next chapter, or wondering what comes after the sale, these are the conversations that happen behind closed doors.