The Exit - Presented By Flippa

The Exit - Presented By Flippa
The Exit - Presented By Flippa

The Exit - Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on https://flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

  1. Navigating M&A: Andrew Dickow's Insider Perspective

    -6 ДН.

    Navigating M&A: Andrew Dickow's Insider Perspective

    Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Andrew Dickow, Managing Director at Greenwich Capital Group, shares insights from both the buy and sell sides of mergers and acquisitions. Andrew discusses valuation methodologies, focusing on the importance of clean financials and understanding market multiples. Specifically in the food and beverage industry, he introduces his "40/20 rule" as performance benchmarks to receive an attractive valuation: 40% gross margins and 20% EBITDA margins. He explains leveraged buyouts, highlighting their benefits to both parties involved in the deal while cautioning about the risks of over-leveraging. He also advises entrepreneurs to be wary of unsolicited offers from private equity firms and emphasizes the importance of hiring proper advisors to run a competitive process. Regarding timing, Andrew notes a recent boom in M&A activity due to anticipated lower interest rates and potential tax implications. For more details and insights, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- Andrew Dickow is a Managing Director at Greenwich Capital Group and Townsend Street Capital with over 18 years of experience in both mergers and acquisitions and business operations. Andrew leads the Food and Beverage/Consumer practice for GCG and TSC and has significant experience working with consumer-packaged goods, distribution, contract manufacturing, and ingredient companies. Andrew focuses on both the sell-side and buy-side and has advised numerous clients through recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, business valuations, and financial analyses. Website: https://greenwichgp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdickow/ Check Out Flippa’s Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

    28 мин.
  2. From Bootstrapped to 4000 Employees: Connor Tomkies' Support Ninja Saga

    14 ОКТ.

    From Bootstrapped to 4000 Employees: Connor Tomkies' Support Ninja Saga

    Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Connor Tomkies shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, including the successful exit of Support Ninja, a company he bootstrapped and scaled to over $50 million in revenue and 4,000 employees. Connor discusses the challenges of growing a people-focused business vs. a software-focused business. In preparation for exits, Connor suggests entrepreneurs create a confidential information memorandum (SIM) before engaging bankers or brokers to find the best acquisition partner for their business. Connor also emphasizes the value of mentorship and peer support during and after the exit process. In light of this, Connor currently runs the Entrepreneur Cooperative, a community focused on supporting founders through the exit process and beyond. For more details and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- Connor Tomkies is all about helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and enjoy life after a successful exit. Whether it's through Operator Equity, the Entrepreneur Cooperative, or hosting the Made It Podcast, he's there to support founders with growth and smooth exits. Now Connor invests through Operator Equity, where he invests in founder-led businesses and helps entrepreneurs navigate through successful exits with minimal hassle. Website: www.entrepreneurcooperative.com Connor’s Podcast: www.madeitpod.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/ Check Out Flippa’s Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

    29 мин.
  3. Disrupting Aviation Education: Jason Schappert's M0A Success Story

    7 ОКТ.

    Disrupting Aviation Education: Jason Schappert's M0A Success Story

    Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Jason Schappert, founder of M0A, shares his journey from flight instructor to successful entrepreneur, specifically discussing how he bootstrapped M0A, an online aviation education platform, from zero to an eight-figure exit over 16 years. Jason highlights the challenges of disrupting traditional aviation education by moving ground school online, facing skepticism but ultimately proving successful. The exit process, initiated by a customer inquiry, took 10 months to complete. While that sounds like smooth sailing, Jason mentions how valuable the two previously failed acquisition attempts were in preparing the company for its eventual successful exit and the importance of subscription-based revenue and proprietary technology in achieving a favorable valuation. For more details and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- Jason Schappert is a serial entrepreneur and financial technology visionary dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve financial freedom. He is the co-founder of Moola, an AI-driven investment platform that simplifies complex financial concepts and provides personalized insights and recommendations to help users make informed investment decisions. Prior to Moola, Jason successfully built and exited a previous business, demonstrating his entrepreneurial prowess and ability to build successful ventures from the ground up. He is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and believes that everyone deserves access to the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve financial security. Jason is a strong leader, committed to continuous learning and personal development, and a devoted husband and father. His mission is to empower the next generation to take control of their financial futures and create a world where everyone has the opportunity to achieve financial freedom and live a life free from financial stress. Websites: https://moo.la/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moola_copilot/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonschappert/ Check Out Flippa’s Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

    31 мин.
  4. Preparing for the Multimillion-Dollar Exit: Wayne Zell’s 44 Years of Wisdom

    30 СЕНТ.

    Preparing for the Multimillion-Dollar Exit: Wayne Zell’s 44 Years of Wisdom

    Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Wayne Zell, a renowned exit attorney, founder of Aspire to Exit, and CEO of Zell Law, shares insights from his 44-year career in estate planning, exit planning, and business law, which he has also written about in his book, “Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit”. Wayne emphasizes the importance of proper preparation for business exits, discussing key aspects such as valuation, personal financial planning, and management succession. Some common examples of proper documentation include accrual-based financial statements and proper employee documentation to facilitate smooth transactions. The conversation also touches on more complex considerations, such as the differences between strategic and private equity buyers and the complexities of stock purchases versus asset purchases. For more details and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- Wayne M. Zell, Esq. is an active speaker, award winning author, the CEO and Managing Member of Zell Law, and Founder of Aspire to Exit. He has been advising clients for over 30 years on business succession, business exits and estate planning. Wayne, a CExP (Certified Exit Planner) is an expert in complex estate planning, business planning, taxation and business exit strategies. Websites: https://www.zelllaw.com/ - https://www.blueprintforwealth.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-zell-5aa1147/ Check Out Flippa’s Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

    32 мин.
  5. Forecasting Growth and Engineering Success with Simon Alex Bérubé

    23 СЕНТ.

    Forecasting Growth and Engineering Success with Simon Alex Bérubé

    Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Simon Alex Bérubé, a startup coach and investor, shares the story of his transition from software engineering to founding a sleep improvement mobile app company that grew to 40 employees before being acquired by Teladoc after an eight-month exit process. Simon emphasizes the importance of accurate and long-term forecasting, clean financials, organized documentation, and overall maintaining “a clean house” in preparing for an exit. Regarding when to exit a business, Simon suggests that the best time to sell is during rapid growth with predictable forecasts. Some lessons learned regarding growing a business include focusing on marketing alongside product development and trusting one's intuition. Currently, Simon is engaged in startup coaching, focusing on product, marketing, and data strategies, while exploring new ventures that align with his goal of positively impacting people's lives. For more details and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- Simon Alex Bérubé’s path began with founding Ipnos and creating Relax Melodies (later rebranded as BetterSleep), which he led as the CEO to a successful acquisition by Teladoc Health in 2021. He describes his post-acquisition experience at Teladoc, under BetterHelp's sponsorship, as an invaluable part of his journey. Starting from coding the first version of his app, Alex traversed the challenging landscape of entrepreneurship, evolving from a programmer to a successful startup leader. Alex is dedicated to helping founders and businesses achieve their goals. Website: https://www.simonalexberube.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saberube/ Check Out Flippa’s Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

    31 мин.
  6. Vincent Alessi's Advanced Materials Exit and Journey to OpenAI

    16 СЕНТ.

    Vincent Alessi's Advanced Materials Exit and Journey to OpenAI

    Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Vincent Alessi, a multiple-exit founder and current subject matter expert at OpenAI shares his journey from humble beginnings in Michigan to becoming a successful entrepreneur and AI expert in the fields of biology and chemistry. He discusses his first venture, Covaron Advanced Materials, which developed innovative materials with a strong sustainability profile. The intellectual property alone was worth $32M and the company was acquired by an industrial consortium after a nine-month process. In preparation for the exit, Vincent was intentional about creating a plan for how the business would continue to be successful without him as the founder. The exit allowed Vincent to transition into new areas, eventually leading him to his current work in AI, specifically in biosecurity and chemoinformatics at OpenAI. Vincent provides a cautious but optimistic view of AI's future, predicting significant advancements in scientific applications within 5-7 years. For more details and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- Vincent Alessi is a multi-time exited Founder who creates and sells innovative technology products by inventing solutions to valuable problems while running the GTM and commercialization to get them into customers hands. With 12+ granted patents, 2 company exits, multiple successful products, and >$1.9B of enterprise value created, Vincent is happy to offer his help to others through consulting and advisory services. Sign-Up Link for Bits In Bio - https://www.bitsinbio.org/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentaalessi/ Check Out Flippa’s Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

    42 мин.
  7. Navigating the Acquisition Maze: Paul Shustak's Exit Insights

    9 СЕНТ.

    Navigating the Acquisition Maze: Paul Shustak's Exit Insights

    Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Paul Shustak, currently co-founder of AsqMe, shares insights from his transition from Microsoft, Sony, and Adobe to founding four of his own startups, one of which was a SaaS platform that helped families provide care for parents with Alzheimer’s. Paul details the acquisition process, including initial negotiations, valuation considerations, and stress points that can arise at each phase of the acquisition process that can cause a deal to fall apart if not properly addressed. Paul highlights the importance of having an exit strategy from the outset and proposes a three-phase framework for exits: dating (identifying potential partners or acquirers), engagement (formal discussions leading to an LOI), and marriage (closing the deal). Paul's advice to his past self includes focusing on distribution, having a clear exit plan, and viewing the exit process as a standard part of startups. For more details and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- Paul is an entrepreneur with over 25 years’ experience in startups, product development and marketing. He is co-founder of AsqMe, a technology platform that enables content creators to aggregate and monetize audience questions. He is also founder at UnLock, a boutique consultancy that helps clients achieve product-market fit. Paul’s prior exits include Karen.care, a SaaS platform that helps families care for aging parents, and KOR Water, a consumer products brand that Outside Magazine called the “Apple of sustainable hydration.” Previously, Paul held senior product and marketing roles at Adobe, Sony and Microsoft. He holds a BA from Purchase College, an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and a Masters in Human-Computer Interface from New York University. Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulshustak Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulshustak/ Check Out Flippa’s Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

    36 мин.
  8. Disney Music Group to AMP Agency and Matt Fitz-Henry’s Tale of Two Exits

    2 СЕНТ.

    Disney Music Group to AMP Agency and Matt Fitz-Henry’s Tale of Two Exits

    Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Matt Fitz-Henry, Chief Innovation Officer at AMP Agency, discusses his journey from music to tech entrepreneurship, starting with his experience at Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group, and then moving on to multiple successful exits. Matt details his first venture, a digital agency that grew to 45+ employees in three years before being acquired in a swift 90-day process. He emphasizes the importance of formalizing business partnerships and contractual agreements during acquisitions. His second venture, Genome, a digital innovation, transformation, and product development company, also scaled to about 50 employees and was acquired by AMP Agency in 2022. Matt offers valuable insights on exit timing, stressing the importance of personal readiness, team continuity, and long-term business outlook. His advice to his past self includes focusing on what's important, not letting perfection hinder progress, and prioritizing long-term goals over urgent tasks. Currently, Matt continues to innovate at AMP Agency while running his consulting company, MCF Consulting. For more details and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. -- For over 20 years, Matt has been at the forefront of technology, digital media, entertainment, and brand. He is the Chief Innovation Officer at AMP Agency, a subsidiary of Advantage Sales and Marketing (NASDAQ: ADV), where he oversees AMP’s long-term technical vision, data and automation strategy, internal IP development, and plays an integral role in technology M&A and strategic product development. Starting his career with executive roles at Universal and Disney, Matt transitioned into entrepreneurship, successfully exiting multiple ventures. Throughout his career, beyond the companies he founded, Matt has had the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse array of companies, from early-stage ventures to Fortune 100 leaders such as Google, Pepsi, and Meta. Website: https://www.ampagency.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfitzhenry/ Check Out Flippa’s Data Insights Tool: https://flippa.com/data-insights -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

    36 мин.
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The Exit - Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on https://flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

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