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Nov 11, 2022 • 57min

How2Exit Episode 69: Kevin Lawrence - Author and Strategic CEO Coach and Advisor.

CEOs typically place their first call to Coach Kevin with a crisis to solve. They stay because of his business acumen and no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is style. Kevin’s career spans 30 years, over a dozen countries and four continents. He’s worked with hundreds of CEOs and executives, helping them to break through business challenges, grow their companies and find personal success along the way.These experiences inspired Kevin’s book, Your Oxygen Mask First, in which he reveals the 17 habits every leader must know to transcend the perils of success and achieve even more. Kevin was given the designation of Coach Emeritus with Gazelles—a rare distinction. He is a key contributor to Scaling Up (Mastering the Rockefeller Habits 2.0).Based in Vancouver, Canada, Kevin can often be found tearing up the racetrack, exploring a new city, or adventuring in the outdoors with inspiring people and his two amazing kids, Brayden and Ashley.--------------------------------------------------Contact Kevin onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkevinlawrence/Book: Your Oxygen Mask First -If you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.--------------------------------------------------Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/mb1993PYeDI--------------------------------------------------Other interviews:Lane Carrick - serial entrepreneur and sold multiple businesses in his career: https://youtu.be/cAEGiqiieQwCarl Allen - M&A Expert with Over $47 billion in deals: https://youtu.be/VIU2Lqj_FY4Walker Deibel - the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: https://youtu.be/xoUH_IxeookMike Mausteller - Business Coach, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker: https://youtu.be/yYLEAfafxWcSimon Bedard - Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, M&A firm in Australia: https://youtu.be/obNiIbx5mJ0Kison Patel - CEO and Founder of DealRoom and and M&A Science Academy: https://youtu.be/VR4nSM8HT18--------------------------------------------------Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.
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Nov 9, 2022 • 57min

How2Exit Episode 68: Darius Ross - The "Wyatt Earp" of Small Business Investments.

Darius Ross hails from the old days before Acquisition Entrepreneurship became in vogue, from the days of the go-go 80's...during a time period where leverage buyouts and M&A's were the hot topic. 35 years later, he is now focusing on LBO's and rollups. Nick-named the "Wyatt Earp" of small business investments for his characteristics of going into lawlessness in pursuing small market opportunities, i.e. "the Pink Sheets" (penny stocks). --------------------------------------------------Contact Darius onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darius-ross-0316626/Email: idrspktoyou@yahoo.comAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Each purchase supports both the author and this podcast. If you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.--------------------------------------------------Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xCl_nXvf10Q--------------------------------------------------Other interviews:Lane Carrick - serial entrepreneur and sold multiple businesses in his career: https://youtu.be/cAEGiqiieQwCarl Allen - M&A Expert with Over $47 billion in deals: https://youtu.be/VIU2Lqj_FY4Walker Deibel - the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: https://youtu.be/xoUH_IxeookMike Mausteller - Business Coach, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker: https://youtu.be/yYLEAfafxWcSimon Bedard - Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, M&A firm in Australia: https://youtu.be/obNiIbx5mJ0Kison Patel - CEO and Founder of DealRoom and and M&A Science Academy: https://youtu.be/VR4nSM8HT18--------------------------------------------------Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.
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Nov 4, 2022 • 56min

How2Exit Episode 67: Daniel Sweet - Managing Partner of Sweetview Partners.

Daniel Sweet is a 27-year technology industry veteran who decided life was more interesting buying and improving s businesses. Now the Managing Partner of Sweetview Partners, he leads a team in the buying and growing of small, Texas-based BtoB companies. --------------------------------------------------Contact Daniel onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrsweet/Website: https://sweetviewpartners.com/If you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.--------------------------------------------------Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/dW7BRmu7CUk--------------------------------------------------Other interviews:Lane Carrick - serial entrepreneur and sold multiple businesses in his career: https://youtu.be/cAEGiqiieQwCarl Allen - M&A Expert with Over $47 billion in deals: https://youtu.be/VIU2Lqj_FY4Walker Deibel - the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: https://youtu.be/xoUH_IxeookMike Mausteller - Business Coach, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker: https://youtu.be/yYLEAfafxWcSimon Bedard - Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, M&A firm in Australia: https://youtu.be/obNiIbx5mJ0Kison Patel - CEO and Founder of DealRoom and and M&A Science Academy: https://youtu.be/VR4nSM8HT18--------------------------------------------------Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 59min

How2Exit Episode 66: Dan Cremons - CEO, Investor, Operating Partner, Author and Advisor.

Dan is a former private equity investor and executive who has been involved in dozens of acquisitions of small/mid-sized companies. He has the unique experience of having seen M&A from a different vantage point - as an investor, and operating partner, a CEO, and now an advisor to private equity firms and their companies. In 2020, Dan founded Accelera Partners to help middle-market PE investors and their companies to accelerate what he calls "people-powered performance." As an advisor, he helps PE-backed companies get aligned on where they're going, and makes sure they have the right team and culture to help them get there. In July, Dan launched his second book - called Winning Moves: 105 Proven Ways to Create Value in Private Equity-Backed Companies. He writes and speaks regularly on the topic of value creation and human capital in private equity-backed companies.--------------------------------------------------Contact Dan onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancremons/Website: http://accelerapartners.co/Book - Winning Moves: 105 Proven Ways to Create Value in Private Equity-Backed Companies: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0B7SH9X14&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_6APPCPJHR1KRWVXK72PA&tag=how2exit07-20As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Each purchase supports both the author and this podcast. If you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.--------------------------------------------------Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zqjNBp2pH-Q--------------------------------------------------Other interviews:Lane Carrick - serial entrepreneur and sold multiple businesses in his career: https://youtu.be/cAEGiqiieQwCarl Allen - M&A Expert with Over $47 billion in deals: https://youtu.be/VIU2Lqj_FY4Walker Deibel - the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: https://youtu.be/xoUH_IxeookMike Mausteller - Business Coach, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker: https://youtu.be/yYLEAfafxWcSimon Bedard - Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, M&A firm in Australia: https://youtu.be/obNiIbx5mJ0Kison Patel - CEO and Founder of DealRoom and and M&A Science Academy: https://youtu.be/VR4nSM8HT18--------------------------------------------------Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.
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Oct 26, 2022 • 58min

How2Exit: Mentor Mini-Series Episode 8 - Roland Frasier - Investor, Business Mentor and Strategist.

Roland Frasier, with 1,000+ acquisitions, discusses opportunities in business acquisitions, strategies for avoiding risky industries, entrepreneurial challenges, real estate success, and new channel partners in a mentor mini-series podcast.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 55min

How2Exit Episode 65: Yury Byalik - Head of Strategy and Acquisitions at Onfolio.com

Yury is a seasoned marketer with over 15 years of experience driving growth for businesses. He brings a deep understanding of growth marketing, deal sourcing, evaluation and due diligence to the Onfolio team. Yury is a sought-after speaker on digital trends, profitable business models and acquisition strategy. For Yury, flexibility, transparency and trust are the essential elements of a successful deal.About Onfolio:Onfolio acquires and manages a diversified portfolio of digital companies across a broad range of categories.We identify established profitable companies with excellent opportunities for growth. Our expert team deploys digital marketing and operational expertise to accelerate results for every company in our portfolio.With diversified holdings and years of experience, we mitigate the risks traditionally associated with investment in digital companies.--------------------------------------------------Contact Yury onWebsite: https://onfolio.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybyalikEmail: yury@onfolio.comIf you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.--------------------------------------------------Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5MNRfYvt__M--------------------------------------------------Other interviews:Lane Carrick - serial entrepreneur and sold multiple businesses in his career: https://youtu.be/cAEGiqiieQwCarl Allen - M&A Expert with Over $47 billion in deals: https://youtu.be/VIU2Lqj_FY4Walker Deibel - the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: https://youtu.be/xoUH_IxeookMike Mausteller - Business Coach, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker: https://youtu.be/yYLEAfafxWcSimon Bedard - Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, M&A firm in Australia: https://youtu.be/obNiIbx5mJ0Kison Patel - CEO and Founder of DealRoom and and M&A Science Academy: https://youtu.be/VR4nSM8HT18--------------------------------------------------Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.
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Oct 12, 2022 • 56min

How2Exit Episode 64: Scott Whitt - President & General Manager of Triad Clinical Trials.

Healthcare executive with 30+ year of management experience. Healthcare Leader and Entrepreneur | ex-IQVIA | ex-Deloitte | ex-United Healthcare | ex-Aetna.--------------------------------------------------Contact Scott onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-whitt-9b1261/Website: www.triadclinicaltrials.comIf you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.--------------------------------------------------Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/eHo1KdjyZj8--------------------------------------------------Other interviews:Lane Carrick - serial entrepreneur and sold multiple businesses in his career: https://youtu.be/cAEGiqiieQwCarl Allen - M&A Expert with Over $47 billion in deals: https://youtu.be/VIU2Lqj_FY4Walker Deibel - the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: https://youtu.be/xoUH_IxeookMike Mausteller - Business Coach, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker: https://youtu.be/yYLEAfafxWcSimon Bedard - Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, M&A firm in Australia: https://youtu.be/obNiIbx5mJ0Kison Patel - CEO and Founder of DealRoom and and M&A Science Academy: https://youtu.be/VR4nSM8HT18--------------------------------------------------Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 57min

How2Exit Episode 63: Lisa Forrest - Co-Director of Sponsor Finance and Search Fund Lender.

She is a 30-year + banking industry veteran with expertise in both SBA and Conventional lending products focused on the unique needs of lower middle market businesses. In this capacity, she focuses on Searchfund acquirers of privately held, lower middle market companies using SBA and Conventional loans for transactions up to $50MM in enterprise value. She is widely regarded as one of the industry’s “go-to” resources nationally for her expertise in M&A deal structuring for the Searchfund ecosystem from Self_Funded/SBA to Traditionally funded Searchers using non-recourse Conventional debt structures. Prior to joining Live Oak, Lisa served as a Director and Business Development Officer for Banc of California’s National M&A lending division. Lisa has also led business development efforts for Union Bank, Fortune Bank, and established a sales presence for Well Fargo in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, and prior to that led overall banking operations as the COO for The Money Store/First Union. Lisa received her undergraduate degrees (BS/Finance with a second concentration in Economics) and MBA degree from California State University, Sacramento. Live Oak Bank is a proud sponsor of Searcherfunder.COM; The Searchfund Alliance; Search fund Coalition; The Think Like a CEO podcast series. Ms. Forrest is a frequent speaker/panel moderator forETA conferences and events and various M&A/ETA association events.Lisa is an avid golfer, outdoor enthusiast and dog lover.--------------------------------------------------Contact Lisa onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestlisa/Website: https://www.liveoakbank.com/mergers-and-acquisition-loans/Email: Lisa.forrest@liveoak.bankIf you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.--------------------------------------------------Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/keJaHfWmDUE--------------------------------------------------Other interviews:Lane Carrick - serial entrepreneur and sold multiple businesses in his career: https://youtu.be/cAEGiqiieQwCarl Allen - M&A Expert with Over $47 billion in deals: https://youtu.be/VIU2Lqj_FY4Walker Deibel - the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: https://youtu.be/xoUH_IxeookMike Mausteller - Business Coach, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker: https://youtu.be/yYLEAfafxWcSimon Bedard - Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, M&A firm in Australia: https://youtu.be/obNiIbx5mJ0Kison Patel - CEO and Founder of DealRoom and and M&A Science Academy: https://youtu.be/VR4nSM8HT18--------------------------------------------------Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.
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Sep 28, 2022 • 56min

How2Exit Episode 62:Lowell Ricklefs - CEO & Founder of Traction Advising, and Investor.

Lowell is the CEO & Founder of Traction Advising which specializes in helping B2B SaaS companies with greater than $5M ARR get acquired. Lowell’s been a Co-founder/CEO/Chairman, COO of a $120M public company, Startup CRO and Global VP Rockwell. He’s a Global Mentor, Investor, Board member and CEO coach.His current business Traction Advising was started out of his frustration when he was in a buyer’s position. The investment banker model uses accounting/finance people trying to sell. “No one hires accountants to sell products so why hire them to sell a company?” Selling/Marketing a small SaaS company is more like selling a technology product than selling a financial instrument.With company buying/selling experience of more than 30 organisations, he knows what internal stakeholders need to approve a transaction. As a founder/CEO he knows what it’s like to start up a company, build a product, hire employees, raise money, find customers, keep them happy and make payroll. He leverages this experience to craft acquisitions that get the best outcome for the founders/investors structured to maximize success.--------------------------------------------------Contact Lowell onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowellricklefs/Website: http://www.tractionadvising.com/—— Contact info and fun Stuff — Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Podcast website: https://www.How2Exit.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network to help Tech companies valued from $5M - $30M-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form. (Sponsored Link)__________________________Our partnership with ITX focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flipppa. Flippa - Real Buyers, Real Sellers - Where the Real Deals Are MadeVisit Flippa - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100721038-152330 (Affiliate Link)________________________Be sure to visit How2Exit.com and subscribe to the video podcast interviews (or search for How2Exit on your favorite platform) -We’re Everywhere Want to work with me? Book a 1 one on one with me: M&A related - https://calendly.com/acqpod/business-1-to-1-call________________________________________Interested in meeting other entrepreneurs who would like to buy/sell SMB’s We network twice a monthCheck out "SMB Acquisitions Entrepreneurs Networking -Virtual" https://www.meetup.com/smb-buy-sell-networking/ sponsored by How2Exit podcastJoin our SMB Acquisition Entrepreneurs slack group:https://join.slack.com/t/smbbuyersandsellers/shared_invite/zt-10kjcidlg-H6eGnpW~MhITCF2VsHtO0AOther Resources: Need help - One Time: Fiverr https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=483471&brand=fiverrcpa (Affiliate Link)Need consistent help get a VA I use: http://store.onlinejobs.ph/?aid=467410 (Affiliate Link)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.
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Sep 21, 2022 • 57min

How2Exit Episode 61: Callum Laing - Founder & CEO MBH Corporation PLC and Author.

MBH Corporation PLC is an agglomeration of small, profitable companies from around the world.Callum Laing, a dual UK/NZ citizen, has more than two decades of experience in starting, building, buying, and selling businesses in a range of sectors, including recruitment, sport and lifestyle, information technology and telecommunications. He has published three best-selling books on business and has published more than 2,000 interviews with entrepreneurs. He has lived and worked in multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Thailand and Singapore, and across three continents. Regularly featured in the media, Callum is an accomplished speaker on entrepreneurship and small business, especially on assets, alliances and acquisitions. Callum is a keen sportsman and lives with his wife and two daughters. --------------------------------------------------Contact Callum onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumlaing/Website: http://www.callumlaing.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaingCallumBooks:Progressive Partnerships: The Future of Business -https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01DYDG2UG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_6RC9MBETK2TCGQ52ADF9Entrepreneurial Investing: Connecting Sophisticated Capital with Talented Small Business-https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B084C59MD6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1WS7T3DQB9XYZXCM8KYFAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Each purchase supports both the author and this podcast. If you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/How2ExitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how2exitpodcast/Have suggestions, comments, or want to tell us about a business for sale call our hotline and leave a message: 918-641-4150--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit: https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.--------------------------------------------------Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZoZxQG8sOxc--------------------------------------------------Other interviews:Lane Carrick - serial entrepreneur and sold multiple businesses in his career: https://youtu.be/cAEGiqiieQwCarl Allen - M&A Expert with Over $47 billion in deals: https://youtu.be/VIU2Lqj_FY4Walker Deibel - the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: https://youtu.be/xoUH_IxeookMike Mausteller - Business Coach, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Speaker: https://youtu.be/yYLEAfafxWcSimon Bedard - Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, M&A firm in Australia: https://youtu.be/obNiIbx5mJ0Kison Patel - CEO and Founder of DealRoom and and M&A Science Academy: https://youtu.be/VR4nSM8HT18--------------------------------------------------Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support.

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