Build for Exit: Mastering Business Freedom & Value

Would you like to sell and exit from your business but haven’t worked out a strategy to accomplish your vision? Back in 2022, I hosted ‘The game changers summit’ a digital event designed to empower and inspire entrepreneurs that want to grow, scale and exit their business.  We had an amazing line up of speakers including my good friend Nick Bradley, who has helped founders sell or acquire businesses. He has helped raise billions of dollars and advised on over 25 acquisitions.  In this episode Nick shares insights on building businesses with the end goal of selling them for financial freedom. He emphasises the importance of defining a life-changing number, strategic growth through acquisitions, and leveraging other people's money. The discussion also covers the emotional aspects of entrepreneurship and the transformative power of achieving financial independence. Nick shares a masterclass he presented on a framework that helps leaders either sell or acquire businesses.  Struggling to create a business strategy for scale? We’ve created a new AI tool that helps you create a 90 day game plan in less than 10 mins. Interested in being part of the beta test group? Email me hello@adamstrong.net  Takeaways Why financial freedom should be a key goal for entrepreneurs. Every business can be built to sell, regardless of its current state. Why defining a life-changing number is crucial for motivation. How acquisitions can significantly enhance business value. How leveraging other people's money can drive growth without personal risk. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Business Growth and Mindset 01:41 Understanding Financial Freedom and Business Exits 03:57 The Importance of Life-Changing Numbers 06:23 Defining Your Why and Vision 08:29 The Shift from Sales to Value Creation 11:12 The Red and Blue Pill Moment in Business 13:42 Organic vs. Strategic Growth 16:17 The Equation for Exponential Growth 18:57 Structuring Your Business for Success 21:39 Acquisitions as a Growth Strategy 25:53 Leveraging Acquisitions for Business Growth 30:54 Understanding Business Financing and Leverage 33:16 The Power of Consolidation and Exiting Strategies 34:54 Personal Stories and Life-Changing Exits 37:27 The Importance of Life-Changing Impact 41:55 Reflecting on Freedom and Business Decisions 🙏 How To Support The Business Strategist 🎙️ Subscribe, listen and leave a review on 👉 Apple, Spotify Help us to make a bigger impact by buying me a cup of tea 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebusinessstrategist Tag us and share the show with your network ABOUT THE GUEST Quiz: https://owner-owned.scoreapp.com/ Membership: http://go.highvalueexit.com/scale-up-mentoring ABOUT THE HOST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong Have you got a plan for scale in 2024? If not, take the business growth quiz here: https://howtogrowabusiness.scoreapp.com Apply to our waitlist for our next cohort to the game changers inner circle business mastermind go to https://bit.ly/business-mastermind-waitlist for more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices