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Built to Sell Radio

John Warrillow
Entrepreneurship
Merchant Aviation
Private Equity
Consulting
Business Selling
Decision-Making
EBITDA
Negotiation
Aeroport De Paris
Recurring Revenue
Acquisitions
Product Lifecycle Management
Due Diligence
Aviation Industry
Negotiation Strategies
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Stress Management
Earn Out Strategies
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Built to Sell Radio is a weekly podcast for business owners interested in selling a business. Each week, we ask an entrepreneur who has recently sold a business why they decided to sell their business, what they did right and what mistakes they made through the process of exiting their business. Built to Sell Radio is the ultimate insider's guide to approaching the most important financial transac... more

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In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, John Warrillow sits down with Ujwal Arkalgud, who built the same company twice. Chapter one was a classic problem: a profitable, founder-heavy services firm with impressive EBITDA but a ceiling on valuation. Ch... more

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For many owners, private equity feels like a black box: a buyer shows up with a multiple, some debt, and a term sheet, and it is hard to tell whether you are getting a fair shake or being set up for a painful re-trade later.

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Recent Guests

Ryan O'Leary
Founder of Sona, a payment processing company
Sona
Episode: Ep 525 How to Know When to Get Out: What to do when Shopify threatens, Selling vs. hiring a CEO. A controlled process instead of massive auction and getting your cash up front.
Krista Gurka
Physical therapist and entrepreneur, founder of Pilates on the Grove
Pilates on the Grove
Episode: Ep 524 3 Non-Negotiables to Walk Away Clean, Turn Your Expertise into Recurring Revenue, and Avoiding a Deal-Killing Clause.
Ujwal Arkalgud
Entrepreneur and founder of Motive Base, transformed a service firm into a SaaS company
Motive Base
Episode: Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Eric Wiklendt
Managing Director of Speyside Equity, focused on acquiring lower middle market manufacturing businesses
Speyside Equity
Episode: Ep 522 The difference between 4x vs.8x EBITDA, Customer Concentration Discounts, PE Re-trades with Eric Wiklendt on this special edition of Inside the Mind of an Acquirer
Andrew Roberts
Founder of Tiny, which became a leading text editor used globally
TinyMCE
Episode: Ep 521 10x Outcome Selling Tiny to Private Equity and how to make the 'Cruise vs Double Down' Decision
Spencer Dennis
An elite golfer turned coach who built CoachNow, a platform coaches love.
CoachNow
Episode: Ep 519 How to Avoid the Unforced Errors That Can Wipe Out Your Equity
Zain Jaffer
Co-founder of Vungle
Vungle
Episode: Ep 517 The Surprising Truth of a 9-Figure Exit — and How Not to Lose $23 Million (After the Deal)
Randy Woods
Former CEO of Non-Linear Creations who transitioned to SVP of Strategic Growth at Valtech after the acquisition.
Valtech
Episode: Ep 515 Inside the Mind of an Acquirer with Valtech's Randy Woods
Lee McCabe
Former Meta and Alibaba executive and private equity advisor.
Private Equity Advisor
Episode: Ep 514 Why the Old Private Equity Playbook is Dead - Inside the Mind of an Acquirer with Lee McCabe

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Colin Morgan
Host and Executive Producer with a focus on guiding entrepreneurs through the complexities of selling their businesses.
John Warlow
Host known for his expertise in entrepreneurship and business exits, with a focus on sharing valuable insights with listeners about successful sale strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 459 ratings
  • Building What Others Want to Buy

    Absolutely fantastic episode, you revealed what too many founders miss: acquirers don’t buy your revenue, they buy your assets-in-motion. The way you and Chris Hutchins laid out how team, IP, roadmap, and momentum matter more than EBITDA was eye-opening. A brilliant guide for anyone building from legacy to lift-off.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The best podcast for entrepreneurs

    I have learned so much from this show! Yes, the primary focus is on exit strategies, but the conversations go so much deeper into business operations, finance, negotiation, and how the successes and failures have impact founders’ personal lives. A must listen if you’re interested in entrepreneurship.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tbm59285839
    United States2 months ago
  • Highly valuable

    This episode was such a masterclass in perspective. What struck me most wasn’t just the strategy behind acquisitions—it was the way Lee opened a window into the mindset of an acquirer. So often, conversations around business growth stay on the surface of numbers and deals, but here you created space for the psychology, the human lens, the why behind the moves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Fantastic People…Fantastic Interviewer…

    I admit I’m not a big fan of John Warrillow’s original book Built to Last, but when it comes to interviewing and drawing out the best from his guests, I have to admit—he’s a master. He selects people of the highest quality to interview. Where he finds these people? God only knows. But sure as hell, it takes tremendous effort, time, and dedication to find these people, not to mention getting them to agree to spill out their beans and deals. He asks sharp questions. He listens even better. He move... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeSH22
    Canada5 months ago
  • Curiosity satisfied

    John ask insightful questions, well beyond the numbers. Business is about people and John gets it. Excited to watch other episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrowFearlessly
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is frequently described as a masterclass for entrepreneurs looking to understand the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice and personal stories shared by guests, finding the content insightful for navigating business exits.
Many note the quality of interviewing, with hosts asking thoughtful questions that dig deep into the nuances of selling a business.

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Ep 524 3 Non-Negotiables to Walk Away Clean, Turn Your Expertise into Recurring Revenue, and Avoiding a Deal-Killing Clause.
Q: How did you work through the complexities to get more control of your time?
I started researching how can I learn business. I don't have an MBA. I didn't go to business school.
Ep 524 3 Non-Negotiables to Walk Away Clean, Turn Your Expertise into Recurring Revenue, and Avoiding a Deal-Killing Clause.
Q: Did you reach that fork in the road?
Oh, yeah. And I can tell you, you know, I was booked out for six weeks in advance when I started my process.
Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Q: How did the multiple offers and competitive bid situation feel during the sale?
It was exciting to have multiple indications of intent and to navigate the structured negotiations with potential buyers.
Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Q: What were the major turning points in your sales process?
We shifted our approach to hire staff who could serve as credible representatives, thus giving our sales team deeper relevance.
Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Q: How did you finance the growth of this?
We started with minimal investment and utilized initial customer contracts to bootstrap the business.

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What is Built to Sell Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Aimed at entrepreneurs and business owners, this podcast provides invaluable insights into the process of selling a business through interviews with individuals who have successfully navigated the exit strategy. Each episode typically features a guest sharing their personal experiences, detailing the reasons behind their decision to sell, the strategies that worked, as well as the pitfalls encountered on their journey. Topics often include business valuation, negotiation tactics, shifts from service to product-based models, and the emotional aspects tied to selling a company. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on real-life case studies, offering listeners practical advice and relatable stories that make the complexities of mergers and acquis... more

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1. Ryan O'Leary
2. Krista Gurka
3. Ujwal Arkalgud
4. Eric Wiklendt
5. Andrew Roberts
6. Spencer Dennis
7. Zain Jaffer
8. Randy Woods

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