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The Hidden Upside of Earn-Outs (and How to Unlock It)
Earn-outs can be risky, but with the right strategy, they can become a financial advantage. Learn how to maximize your upside.

Kyle Winder
Feb 24, 20252 min read


5 Ways To Package Your Service
Tired of clients demanding you? Discover how to productize your service and scale your business beyond your time and effort!

Staff Writer
Feb 24, 20252 min read


5 Reasons Why Your Business Is Too Dependent On You
5 warning signs your business is too dependent on you. Break the cycle, build systems, and reclaim control over your business today!

Staff Writer
Feb 19, 20253 min read


After the Deal: What 70 Founders Reveal About Generational Wealth, the Achievement Trap & the Happiness Illusion
About This Episode Most founders focus all their energy on getting to an exit, but few stop to consider what comes next. In this episode...

Kyle Winder
Feb 17, 20252 min read


Why Now Is The Riskiest Time To Own Your Business?
Learn how to maximize 2024 tax benefits before year-end and keep more of your hard-earned money. Start planning today!

Staff Writer
Feb 17, 20252 min read


3 (Creative) Ways to Get Your Business to Run Without You
If you aspire to build a valuable company, one crucial factor is to ensure your business can operate independently without your constant inv

Staff Writer
Feb 12, 20253 min read


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 10, 20252 min read


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 10, 20253 min read


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 5, 20253 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 29, 20253 min read


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 27, 20252 min read


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 27, 20253 min read


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 22, 20253 min read


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 20, 20252 min read


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 20, 20253 min read


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 15, 20252 min read


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 13, 20253 min read


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 13, 20252 min read
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