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The $80M Deception—How Kevin Wagstaff Walked Away and Won
About this Episode When Kevin Wagstaff and his brother bootstrapped Spectora , a SaaS platform for home inspectors, with just $2,500...

Kyle Winder
Feb 102 min read
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10 Things That Make Your Business More Valuable Than That of Your Industry Peers
Want to make your business more valuable? Explore tips like diversifying revenue, growth strategies, and mastering predictability.

Staff Writer
Feb 103 min read
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Is Your Industry Next for a Roll-Up? Here’s How to Tell—and What to Do
If you’re a business owner in a fragmented industry, Guild’s story raises two pressing questions. Here’s How to Roll-Up!

Staff Writer
Feb 53 min read
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How to Attract a Fortune 500 Acquirer With Brock Weatherup
Want to sell to a Fortune 500 company? Learn Brock Weatherup’s strategies for attracting top-tier buyers and maximizing your exit!

Kyle Winder
Feb 32 min read
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Why Startups Stall
Ever wondered why startups stall? Founders often lose the stomach for risk as their business grows, making selling the next big step.

Staff Writer
Feb 32 min read
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The Build vs. Buy Equation
Learn why acquirers use the Build vs. Buy Equation to decide between buying and building—and how to make your business the clear choice.

Staff Writer
Jan 293 min read
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After the Deal: When Can You Afford to Fly Private? with Preston Holland
Preston Holland shares insights on private aviation, showing how business owners can use jets to save time and boost their post-exit lives.

Kyle Winder
Jan 272 min read
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5 Reasons Why Now Might Be The Right Time To Sell
Worried about timing? Find out why now might be the right time to sell your business and move forward with confidence.

Staff Writer
Jan 273 min read
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The C-word and 7 Others To Avoid At Work
Reposition your business for growth! Avoid the C-word and 7 others at work that limit scalability and acquirer's interest in your company.

Staff Writer
Jan 223 min read
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Blake Hutchison The CEO of Flippa: Lessons from Analyzing Thousands of Real-Life Transactions
Unlock M&A insights with Blake Hutchison The CEO of Flippa: Discover how to position your business and align with buyer priorities post-2022

Kyle Winder
Jan 202 min read
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The Curator: How To Thrive as a Middleman?
Reimagine your role and thrive as a middleman by curating products, reducing risk, and becoming a vital resource for your customers.

Staff Writer
Jan 203 min read
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Jay Steinfeld Shows How To Run Your Private Company Like It’s Public
Learn how Jay Steinfeld's public-company mindset turned Blinds.com into a $100M leader, securing a lucrative acquisition by Home Depot.

Staff Writer
Jan 152 min read
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Why Supplier Risk Hurts Valuation 
Supplier risk lowers your valuation. Learn how diversification strategies like Adi Gullia's can secure premium deals for your business.

Staff Writer
Jan 133 min read
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How Ben Landers Avoided an Earn-Out in His 8-Figure Sale of Blue Corona
Learn how Ben Landers achieved a clean, 8-figure exit from Blue Corona, avoiding earn-outs in the competitive service business space.

Kyle Winder
Jan 132 min read
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Prevention is Better Than Cure
Scale smarter with preventive services: Empower your team to handle routine tasks, freeing you to focus on growth.

Staff Writer
Jan 83 min read
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Run Your Business Like You’re Going on Maternity (or Paternity) Leave
Discover how to run your business smoothly without you: The Hub & Spoke model, SOPs, and scaling insights for higher valuations.

Staff Writer
Jan 62 min read
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Inside the Mind of an Acquirer with Adam Kerrigan
Listen now to learn how Adam Kerrigan evaluate potential buyers, secure a fair deal, and position your business for a successful exit.Â

Kyle Winder
Jan 63 min read
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2024 Year-End Special: The Insider’s Guide to Maximizing Your Exit
Year-end guide to maximizing your exit: Learn to avoid costly mistakes, design subscription models, and provoke bidding wars in 2024.

Kyle Winder
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Market Share vs. Addressable Market
Is your business ready for acquisition? Learn why market share vs. addressable market is key to increasing value

Staff Writer
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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One Tweak That Can (Instantly) Add Millions to The Value of Your Business
Discover one adjustment that could instantly add millions to the value of your business when selling to acquirers.

Staff Writer
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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