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The One Number Owners Need to Stop Focusing On
Stop chasing profit and focus on your business’s multiple—unlock the true value and regain your freedom as a business owner.

Staff Writer
Sep 30, 20242 min read


How Jessica DeLuca Turned Cult Beauty into a £275M Exit
Learn how Cult Beauty’s curated platform stood out in the saturated beauty market, leading to its £275M sale to The Hut Group.

Kyle Winder
Sep 24, 20243 min read


3 Ways To Make Your Company More Valuable Than Your Industry Peers
Learn how Ruby Receptionists sold for 3x revenue by focusing on tech differentiation, recurring revenue, and a diverse customer base.

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Sep 23, 20243 min read


Alex Bean on Why He Was Miserable After Selling Divvy for $2.5B
Learn from Alex Bean's $2.5B exit: avoid the post-sale happiness trap and preserve your relationships after a big win.

Kyle Winder
Sep 17, 20244 min read


Growth vs. Value: Not All Revenue is Created Equally
Discover why businesses with 20%+ growth rates get higher acquisition multiples and how focusing on your niche drives value.

Staff Writer
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Why a Strong Moat Made Boondockers Welcome an Acquisition Target
Strengthen your business moat like Boondockers Welcome and attract higher acquisition offers—learn how it can increase your value.

Staff Writer
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Negotiation Masterclass: Harvard’s Jim Sebenius on Maximizing Your Business Sale
Selling your business? Discover advanced negotiation tactics from Harvard’s Jim Sebenius to ensure a top-value deal.

Kyle Winder
Sep 9, 20243 min read


The Hidden Risk In Selling to Private Equity with Matt Matros
Rolling equity sounds great, but it could backfire. Learn from Matt Matros' experience and protect yourself in private equity deals.

Kyle Winder
Sep 4, 20245 min read


8 Ways to know If You Have a Job or Own a Business
Are you building a company or working a job? Here are 8 ways to find out if your business is an asset worth selling or just a paycheck.

Staff Writer
Sep 3, 20242 min read


William Brown on Turning a $50 Course into a Seven-Figure Exit
From $50 Word doc to 7-figure exit: William Brown's journey in building a valuable online education business. Learn key drivers for success.

Kyle Winder
Aug 30, 20243 min read


9 Warning Signs You’re a Hub-and-Spoke Owner
9 signs your business is too dependent on you and actionable strategies to break free from the hub-and-spoke trap for better scalability.

Staff Writer
Aug 27, 20244 min read


How First Impressions Can Impact Your Company’s Value
First impressions shape value! Learn how Swag transforms investor perceptions from low-value distributor to a tech-driven e-commerce leader.

Staff Writer
Aug 27, 20243 min read


The Anatomy of a Successful Exit
$9MM to $54MM: Learn the 5 essential strategies Breedlove used to increase her company’s value and achieve a successful exit.

Staff Writer
Aug 27, 20245 min read


Planning to Sell? How to Answer THE Most Important Question
Selling your business? Learn how to masterfully answer THE most important question buyers ask to keep deals on track & maximize your value.

Staff Writer
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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