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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
MAV
Negotiation Strategies
Stress Management
Earn Out Strategies
Marketing Agencies
Datastay

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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Latest Episodes

Most stories we cover involve eye-popping multiples or headline-making exits. They’re fun—but not always realistic.

Jeff DeGarmo’s story is different. No private equity windfall. No tech hockey stick. Just a well-run, 20-person service business b... more

Greg Alexander sold SBI, his 30-person consulting firm, for $162 million. Since then, he’s had a front-row seat to 50 other service firm exits through his peer group, Collective 54. In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, Greg breaks down what separa... more

What makes someone want to buy an “unsexy” business? 

Jon Pole has acquired 19 traditional radio stations. On paper, it’s an industry many assume is in decline. But for an experienced buyer like Pole, these deals are less about media trends and m... more

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Recent Guests

Sean McAuliffe
Former house painter who built a $19 million distribution company for replacement car keys
Keyless To Go
Episode: Ep 490 Exit Story: How a Middleman Built and Sold a $19M Distribution Business
Sequoya Borgman
Founder of Borgman Capital and an experienced acquirer of companies.
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Episode: Ep 489 Inside the Mind of an Acquirer: Sequoya Borgman on How Independent Sponsors Buy Companies, Structure Deals, and Spot Pretenders
Garren Hilow
Co-founder of Abveris, an antibody discovery service company
Twist Bioscience
Episode: Ep 488 Exit Story: Garren Hilow on Selling for $190M, Taking Stock, and Missing His Earn-Out
Michael Sonnenfeldt
Founder of Tiger 21, an exclusive network for high-net-worth investors
Tiger 21
Episode: Ep 487 After the Deal: How the Ultra-Wealthy Invest After Selling Their Business
Rob Walling
Serial entrepreneur, investor, and author
Tiny Seed
Episode: Ep 485 After the Deal: The Psychology of Selling—Kill Criteria, Walkaway Mindset & Why “Telling Your Company’s Story” Often Drives Up Your Multiple
Dr. Sherry Walling
Clinical psychologist, award-winning author, and mental health advocate
Episode: Ep 485 After the Deal: The Psychology of Selling—Kill Criteria, Walkaway Mindset & Why “Telling Your Company’s Story” Often Drives Up Your Multiple
Kristie Shifflette
Founder of a successful 13-location Orangetheory franchise chain.
Orangetheory Fitness
Episode: Ep 484 How to Know When It’s Time to Sell
Bob Gilbreath
An entrepreneur who has successfully navigated two earnouts in his career.
Episode: Ep 482 Exit Story: Bob Gilbreath — "The Adult Version of the Marshmallow Test" and How to Capitalize on an Earn-Out
John Rood
Entrepreneur and author of "Beyond the Exit"
Next Step Test Prep
Episode: Ep 481 After the Deal: What 70 Founders Reveal About Generational Wealth, the Achievement Trap & the Happiness Illusion

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John Warrillow
Host who focuses on entrepreneurial experiences and strategies related to selling businesses and navigating exits.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 436 ratings
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Great content!

    Many podcasts available that applies to multiple business’s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TA 1977 SE
    United States4 months ago
  • Practical and inspiring

    As a small business owner, who hopes to one day sell my business, the Built to Sell Radio podcast has been a constant source of inspiration and practical advice. It is well worth the listen to any small business owner with great aspirations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adamnmel
    United States5 months ago
  • Worth a listen

    Love the show and the guest that are brought on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adamchappelle
    United States6 months ago
  • Ideas and advice that can affect your direction.

    Few podcasts contain so many stories with insights that can dramatically increase a business’s value. Definitely worth listening to regularly if you own a business or or are acquire them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Itsdavidbradley
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Audiences express appreciation for the diversity of guests and the actionable advice shared, making it relevant even to those not directly in sales.
Many find it to be an invaluable resource, particularly for small business owners looking to learn about sales processes and best practices.
Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful questions that transcend mere numbers, emphasizing the human aspect of business.

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Ep 492 Mastering the Deal: How Greg Alexander Got $162M for a 30-Person Firm—and What He’s Learned from Watching 50 Other Exits Up Close
Q: What should business owners who have a lot of client concentration do?
Don't fire your top clients; instead, consider acquiring smaller firms to dilute client concentration and build a more diverse portfolio.
Ep 492 Mastering the Deal: How Greg Alexander Got $162M for a 30-Person Firm—and What He’s Learned from Watching 50 Other Exits Up Close
Q: What are some of the themes you're seeing among your members as it relates specifically to exit?
Buyers are looking for proof and not promises, and they're willing to pay premiums for high-quality firms with strong leadership teams.
Ep 492 Mastering the Deal: How Greg Alexander Got $162M for a 30-Person Firm—and What He’s Learned from Watching 50 Other Exits Up Close
Q: What did you do from what you originally were doing to what you did at a kind of a built to sell formula?
We focused on profitability by project and emphasized recurring revenue, alongside introducing master services agreements for value-based pricing.
Ep 493 Exit Story: Selling a 20-Person Agency for 5.5x EBITDA
Q: What was it that made you decide to go with that deal from the public company?
The safety maybe of the public company kind of swayed the votes that way.
Ep 493 Exit Story: Selling a 20-Person Agency for 5.5x EBITDA
Q: What was the ideal scenario for you?
The ideal scenario was probably a minority investor, but we were all willing to give up equity equally to allow that investor to come in.

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The podcast focuses on the personal journeys of entrepreneurs who have sold their businesses, providing listeners with insights into the decision-making processes, strategies, and lessons learned during the exit process. Topics range from the emotional and psychological challenges of selling to specific negotiation tactics and financial considerations that can optimize the sales outcome. With each episode featuring a different guest sharing their unique experiences, the podcast serves as a practical guide for business owners contemplating their own exit strategies. This approach not only highlights the importance of planning and preparation but also emphasizes the emotional journey that accompanies such significant transitions.

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1. Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
2. Acquiring Minds
3. Think Big, Buy Small
4. Moneywise
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2. Sequoya Borgman
3. Garren Hilow
4. Michael Sonnenfeldt
5. Rob Walling
6. Dr. Sherry Walling
7. Kristie Shifflette
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