Selling to Private Equity? How to Reverse Engineer a Million-Dollar Business Exit | Nick Bradley
Episode description
#657 What does it really take to sell your business for millions? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Nick Bradley, founder of High Value Exit — a global expert who’s helped lead 26 business exits totaling $5 billion. Nick reveals how founders can prepare their businesses for a high-value sale, what private equity buyers really look for, and why only 2 out of 10 companies ever sell. From building transfer value and mastering EBITDA to designing your company with the end in mind, this conversation is a masterclass in scaling, strategy, and smart exits for entrepreneurs aiming big!
What we discuss with Nick:
+ Nick’s $5B in business exits
+ Lessons from private equity world
+ Why only 2 of 10 companies sell
+ Designing your business with the end in mind
+ The five pillars of “Scale to Sale”
+ Reducing risk and building strong foundations
+ Understanding EBITDA and profitability
+ What makes a business attractive to buyers
+ Common pitfalls when selling a company
+ Knowing if and when you should scale
Thank you, Nick!
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