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The Hustler’s Guide to a Big Exit: How Shane Neman Conquered the Business of Partying
Discover Shane Neman’s tactics for leveraging competitor deals and safeguarding payouts in high-stakes exits.

Kyle Winder
Nov 18, 20244 min read


How Your Greatest Strength as a CEO Becomes Your Weakness
Recognize how your 'Greatest Strength as a CEO' can become your weakness; invest in areas that need growth to avoid stagnation.

Staff Writer
Nov 13, 20243 min read


From High School Dropout to $419M Exit: Mike Fata’s Journey with Manitoba Harvest
Mike Fata’s path from a 300-pound high school dropout to a $419M success story proves resilience in the hemp industry.

Kyle Winder
Nov 12, 20244 min read


6 Power Ratios to Start Tracking Now
Tracking 6 power ratios like Revenue per Employee and NPS can boost your business value and appeal to buyers. Start now!

Staff Writer
Nov 11, 20244 min read


7 Things To Do before signing a Letter of Intent
nsure smooth negotiations with these 7 Things To Do before signing a Letter of Intent to maintain leverage and protect your business's value

Staff Writer
Nov 6, 20243 min read


How Carrie Kelsch Built and Sold a $26M Business
Built from scratch and sold at 11x EBITDA, Carrie Kelsch's $26M business story is a roadmap for founders ready to sell.

Kyle Winder
Nov 4, 20244 min read


From Reseller to Brand Builder: Luke Peters’ $80M Success
A lot of companies are tempted to resell other people’s products and services as a quick path to hitting their next revenue milestone....

Staff Writer
Nov 4, 20242 min read


How To Get a Big Company Multiple For Your Business
Big public companies trade at a significant premium over small businesses in the same industry because investors perceive big,...

Staff Writer
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Negotiation, Earn-Outs, and the Pitfalls of Stock Deals in His $4.6M Exit with Pete Neubig
Understand the pitfalls of stock deals in business sales, including risk management, earn-outs, and maximizing cash up front for a smoother

Kyle Winder
Oct 29, 20243 min read


Which Is Better, a Financial Buyer or a Strategic Buyer?
Financial vs. strategic buyer: Which is better for your business sale? Explore their motivations to maximize your exit.

Staff Writer
Oct 28, 20242 min read


One Way To Decide When To Sell
Discover one way to decide when to sell your business by evaluating when someone is willing to invest more in it than you are.

Staff Writer
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Does Your Business Have Curb Appeal?
Is your business ready to sell? Learn how to improve your curb appeal by fixing HR gaps and documenting key processes.

Staff Writer
Oct 21, 20243 min read


How to Buy, Build, and Sell a Business with Jim Lindstrom
Master the process of identifying acquisition opportunities and preparing a business for sale with Jim Lindstrom’s insights.

Kyle Winder
Oct 21, 20244 min read


The Simplest Form Of Recurring Revenue Virtually Every Business Can Adopt
Transform your company’s value with a subscription model—learn how service contracts create recurring revenue.

Staff Writer
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Have you fallen into The Mile Wide Trap?
Has your business growth stalled? Discover how selling fewer services to more clients can help you escape The Mile Wide Trap.

Staff Writer
Oct 14, 20244 min read


How Luke Peters Turned a Used Bar Fridge into an $80M Acquisition Target
Master the keys to de-risking your business and answering critical questions buyers ask, from Luke Peters’ story.

Kyle Winder
Oct 14, 20243 min read


5 Ways to Get Your Business to Run Without You
Maximize your freedom and business value with Jack Stack’s ownership culture and other methods to reduce owner dependence.

Staff Writer
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Matt Ebert on Selling Control to Private Equity and Expanding Crash Champions to 645 Locations
Matt Ebert shares insights on growing through acquisitions and the risks of staying stagnant in a consolidating industry.

Kyle Winder
Oct 8, 20244 min read


Listening and Leveling - How Customer Feedback Turned a $50 Idea into a 7-Figure Business.
See how applying the Listening & Leveling approach can boost your business’s profitability and value through customer-driven improvements.

Staff Writer
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Aaron Levenstadt on Narrowing Your Focus to Broaden Your Appeal
Discover how focusing on one service helped Aaron Levenstadt stand out in SEO, build trust, and achieve a profitable exit.

Kyle Winder
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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