Buy and Build Ep 51: How to Scale Businesses that Blackstone would Acquire [Nick Bradley: Investor, and Scale Up and Exit Specialist]
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Oct 17, 2022 AI Snips
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Getty Images M&A Experience
- Nick Bradley's M&A expertise developed at Getty Images, where he oversaw 40+ acquisitions in a few years.
- This experience led to consulting roles with private equity firms, applying Getty's M&A playbook.
Exit Strategy Importance
- Many business owners lack exit strategies, resulting in low sales or liquidation upon retirement.
- Bradley emphasizes the importance of preparing for an exit well in advance.
US vs. UK Markets
- Bradley focuses on US deals due to better capital access, deal creativity, and a less conservative culture.
- While the UK market has potential, it requires more effort and time for dealmaking.