Scale, Structure, Sell

Quilter Cheviot
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Entrepreneurship

Learn from people who’ve been there, done that, and seen the other side. Chris Dowling speaks with business owners about what it’s really like to grow a company and plan for what comes next, alongside the experts who help make it happen. From exited CEOs to legal, tax, funding and corporate finance specialists, this is a series of straightforward conversations with smart, experienced guests.

Episodes

  1. 6 days ago

    How can I protect my family's wealth?

    This week, Chris Dowling is joined by John Endacott of PKF Francis Clark to discuss: • How recent inheritance tax changes are affecting business owners and their families, • The growing importance of succession planning in a changing tax environment, • Why many business structures may now be exposed to new inheritance tax risks, • The role trusts can play in protecting family wealth and business continuity, • How pension changes could impact long-term wealth and estate planning, • What business owners should consider when planning an exit or transferring wealth to the next generation. And lastly... • Why John Endacott believes that energy matters more than many people realise, and why dynamism remains one of society's most valuable assets.

  2. 2 Sept

    What happens to my business when it's not mine anymore?

    A conversation with Cate Jackson of Bishop Fleming on what happens when a business owner is ready to step away from their company. We discuss succession planning, preparing a business for sale, transferring ownership to family or management, and why business owners should start planning for life after ownership much earlier than they often do.

  3. 18 Aug

    My company is looking to raise debt – how should I prepare?

    Sam Farrell and Chris Dowling consider how businesses should approach debt funding as part of their growth plans. How do you get the right funding, at the right price? Aligning your strategy, financials and debt capacity are the answer.

  4. 4 Aug

    What’s the right time for me to let go of the reins and how do I do it?

    Rob Davies and Chris Dowling discuss how tax changes are forcing business owners to plan succession sooner. It’s tricky – our clients need to balance family dynamics, tax risks and incentives to ensure continuity and protect their business’s value.

  5. 22 Jul

    How do I avoid my business sale becoming a nightmare?

    Brian Hill has been part of many business sales – on both sides of the transaction. He shares how to make yours go well. Early preparation, understanding value drivers, mitigating risks, and focusing on, readiness and deal terms rather than headline price are key.

  6. 30 Jun

    I need cash to grow my business – where can I find it?

    A conversation with David Goodall on demystifying business funding. We cover how funding needs evolve by growth stage, when to use equity versus debt, and why clear communication and early conversations with funders are critical to securing the right support for your business.

  • 6 Episodes

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Learn from people who’ve been there, done that, and seen the other side. Chris Dowling speaks with business owners about what it’s really like to grow a company and plan for what comes next, alongside the experts who help make it happen. From exited CEOs to legal, tax, funding and corporate finance specialists, this is a series of straightforward conversations with smart, experienced guests.

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  • Creator
    Quilter Cheviot
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
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