Living The Red Life

How I Sold a Company for $16M and Bought It Back for Pennies on the Dollar w/Ryan Moran

Nov 28, 2024

23:15

Ryan Moran, an entrepreneur and investor known for his expertise in e-commerce and brand-building, shares the incredible story of how he sold his company for $16 million, only to buy it back later for pennies on the dollar. Moran takes listeners through his journey of building the company from the ground up, scaling it, and eventually making the decision to sell. He reflects on the highs and lows of the sale process and the unexpected challenges that came after the deal was done. Despite the success, Moran reveals how losing control of the business led him to rethink his approach to entrepreneurship and what he values most.

The episode then shifts to a fascinating discussion of Moran’s decision to repurchase the company, a move that required not just financial investment, but a new mindset and a willingness to start over. Moran explains the process of buying back his company, the lessons he learned from both the success and failure of the sale, and the strategies he employed to rebuild the business stronger than before. Through his candid storytelling, Moran emphasizes the importance of resilience, the power of learning from mistakes, and how the experience has shaped his perspective on business and life. This episode provides invaluable insights into the entrepreneurial journey, showcasing the significance of persistence and the ability to pivot when faced with unforeseen circumstances.

CHAPTER TITLES

3:00 - The Journey Begins: Selling for $16M

5:30 - Early Days: Growing the Company

8:00 - The $16M Sale: What Went Right

10:30 - Post-Sale Realities: A Sudden Shift

13:00 - Buying It Back: The Big Decision

15:00 - Rebuilding the Business from Scratch

17:30 - Overcoming New Challenges

19:00 - What I Learned from Losing the Company

20:30 - The Power of Persistence in Entrepreneurship

22:00 - Future Plans: Moving Forward After the Comeback

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