Exiting a lower-middle-market business is rarely a quick, over-the-counter transaction. Achieving maximum enterprise value requires intentional preparation, disciplined execution, and a clear understanding of what institutional buyers look for. On a recent episode of...
Imagine buying a cash-flowing digital asset on eBay. No sophisticated broker platforms, no automated escrow—just a Skype call with an American seller wondering why on earth two Australians were bidding on his website. That is exactly how Matt Raad, CEO and co-founder...
Most entrepreneurs spend years pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into building a business, yet very few prepare themselves for what happens once the deal is finalized. In this episode of The Exit, host Steve McGarry sits down with Mark Miller, Managing Director of...
Every founder dreams of a successful exit, but few realize that the very trait that made them successful in the beginning, being the center of everything, can become their biggest liability when it’s time to sell. In a recent episode of The Exit, host Steve McGarry...
If you look top-down at the franchise industry in the United States, there are north of 4,000 unique franchise brands. But if you ask 30-year industry veteran Scott Jones, he’ll tell you the brutal truth: there are far more bad franchises than there are good ones....