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How Chris Hutchins convinced Google to buy Milk and Wealthfront to acquire Grove
Discover how Chris Hutchins sold two startups by showcasing assets—team, product, IP—over revenue to strategic acquirers

Kyle Winder
2 hours ago3 min read


Will your business be more valuable this time next year?
For many, January is a time of rebirth and resolutions. It’s a month to reflect on last year’s achievements and to set goals for the year...

Staff Writer
5 hours ago3 min read


The Recurring Revenue Bump
Last month, Darden, the owner of the Olive Garden restaurant chain, announced it was acquiring Ruth’s Chris, the legendary American...

Staff Writer
5 days ago3 min read


Spencer Dennis on How to Avoid the Unforced ERRORS That Can Wipe Out Your Equity
This is a cautionary tale for any owner negotiating with “sophisticated” investors. Learn from Spencer Dennis how avoidable investor mistakes, such as bad deal terms, can quietly erode your hard-earned equity.

Kyle Winder
Nov 103 min read


The Purest Way to Increase the Value of Your Business
Picture a magic slot machine. Each time you pull the arm, you make back a multiple of whatever you wagered. How much time would you...

Staff Writer
Nov 102 min read


How First Impressions Can Drive the Value of Your Business
The initial impression customers have of your business often influences how much they decide to spend with your company. This is well...

Staff Writer
Nov 53 min read


John Ruffolo on Growth Equity, Control, and When Rolling Equity Fails
Discover how John Ruffolo redefines growth equity, control, and why traditional private equity structures are failing today.

Kyle Winder
Nov 46 min read


What To Do When Your Clients Wants You?
Do your customers ever ask that you personally get involved in their account? If so, one of the best things you can do to improve the...

Staff Writer
Nov 33 min read


The Switzerland Structure
One of the eight factors that impact the value of your company is something the team at The Value Builder System refers to as “The...

Staff Writer
Oct 293 min read


The Surprising Truth of Zain Jaffer's 9 Figure Exit and shared How To Keep $23 Million
Zain Jaffer’s 9 Figure Exit reveals how to protect wealth, avoid scams, and build a lasting legacy.

Kyle Winder
Oct 273 min read


Reflecting Time for Business Owners
Are you struggling to find the time and focus to think about your business? Do you feel like you're constantly reacting to the demands of...

Staff Writer
Oct 272 min read


How to Protect Your Equity When Your Business Is Thirsty for Cash
When it comes to financing the growth of your business, you may find yourself facing a difficult choice between the lesser of two evils....

Staff Writer
Oct 223 min read


Stan Markuze on How Joyride Fetched 7x Revenue for a Business Selling Abandoned Cars
Discover how Stan Markuze transformed abandoned cars into a thriving digital marketplace worth 7x revenue.

Kyle Winder
Oct 202 min read


9 Warning Signs If YOU Are Not The STAR On The Christmas Tree
If you were to draw a picture that visually represents your role in your business, what would it look like? Are you at the top of a...

Staff Writer
Oct 204 min read


One Overlooked Metric That Could Transform Your Company’s Value
You know gross margin impacts your profit, but have you considered the impact it has on the value of your company? When assessing your...

Staff Writer
Oct 153 min read


How to Increase the Value of a Distribution Business
Transforming a distributor or reseller into a valuable company may seem like a daunting task. Distributors are usually not worth very...

Staff Writer
Oct 133 min read


Hidden Value: A 3-Part Approach to Hiring High-Potential Employees
French economist Jean-Baptiste Say characterized an entrepreneur as one who “ shifts economic resources out of an area of lower and into...

Staff Writer
Oct 83 min read


Lee McCabe On The Bew PE Playbook & And What It Means For Your Exit
Former Meta exec Lee McCabe exposes how private equity is shifting from financial engineering to real growth.

Kyle Winder
Oct 64 min read


Core Values as a Growth Catalyst: The $14 Million Journey of Sauceda Industries
In the competitive third-party logistics (3PL) sector, Jay B Sauceda turned Sauceda Industries into a standout business, ultimately...

Staff Writer
Oct 62 min read


5 Strategies for Identifying Innovative Candidates to Replace Yourself as Founder
In 2012, Jaclyn Johnson founded Create & Cultivate, a media company that educates and inspires women to succeed in business. By 2018,...

Staff Writer
Oct 13 min read
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