

Ep 464 Built to Flip: How to Buy, Build, and Sell a Business with Jim Lindstrom
Oct 18, 2024
Jim Lindstrom, an entrepreneur known for transforming and selling BuzzWord, shares his journey in the ESG reporting space. He talks about shifting contractors to full-time roles and implementing a two-part profit-sharing scheme tied to cash flow and EBITDA. Lindstrom delves into the importance of corporate culture, management dynamics, and the role of effective systems like SmartSheet in enhancing operations. He emphasizes that creating a sustainable organization focuses on freedom and long-term growth, while navigating the complexities of business sales and valuations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Business Acquisitions and ESG Impact
01:52 • 10min
Understanding Business Valuation in the Small Market
11:39 • 2min
Building a Freedom-Focused Business
13:21 • 11min
The Power of Effective Systems in Business Management
24:50 • 2min
Strategic Growth and Transition in ESG Business
26:38 • 13min
Innovating Private Equity Evaluation
39:20 • 16min
Closing Reflections and Listener Engagement
54:51 • 2min