Business Exit Stories
Podcasts
Hosted by Marvin L. Storm, the Business Exit Stories Podcast shares dramatic success as well as unfortunate horror stories of business exits, and in collaboration with BxAdvisors assists Founder/Business Owner CEOs in creating enterprise value in their companies by as much as 100%. Not only is business value enhanced, but the company is positioned for a high-value monetization event without wasting time and money through the application of time tested value creation strategies.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Podcasts
Description:
Hosted by Marvin L. Storm, the Business Exit Stories Podcast shares dramatic success as well as unfortunate horror stories of business exits, and in collaboration with BxAdvisors assists Founder/Business Owner CEOs in creating enterprise value in their companies by as much as 100%. Not only is business value enhanced, but the company is positioned for a high-value monetization event without wasting time and money through the application of time tested value creation strategies.
Twitter:
@marvinlstorm
Language:
English
Website:
http://businessexitstories.com/
Episodes
Pursuing Post-Exit Dreams & Hitting Pause On The Podcast.
8/1/2022
After nearly 3 years of doing his podcast, Marvin has been faced with an opportunity to pursue his post-exit dreams. Listen to Marvin explain the importance of having a post-exit plan, his thoughts on the podcast thus far, and his plans for the future of the podcast. While the podcast may be on pause, for […]
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Duration:00:13:13
How a Sales Price Went From 1X to 4X with the Stroke of a Pen
6/1/2022
An offer was made on a client’s business by a strategic buyer and through the application of both skill and using the strategic buyers own financial metrics convinced the buyer and their advisors that it was to their benefit to pay not two or three, but four times more than their original offer to acquire […]
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Duration:01:12:36
Part Two – Michael Richmond: What Happens When the Owners of a Company Don’t Know Why Their Company Was Valuable
6/1/2022
An importer of garden plants and supplies that was growing at an intense rate and making tons of money still couldn’t get their business sold or find a buyer until an advisor approached the problem and came up with an interesting solution. A third generation security and door hardware distributor that was the premier value-added […]
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Duration:00:30:56
Part One – Michael Richmond: Why a Company That Was Growing Exponentially Couldn’t Get Sold
6/1/2022
A company that manufactured orthopedic implants for pets was growing and profitable. However, getting this company positioned for an exit and finding the right acquiring company proved to be an extraordinary challenge that required some insightful thinking. Two women 25 years ago open a small retail bakery that makes sweets in the form of cookies and […]
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Duration:00:31:27
How a Sales Price Went From 1X to 4X with the Stroke of a Pen
5/30/2022
An offer was made on a client’s business by a strategic buyer and through the application of both skill and using the strategic buyers own financial metrics convinced the buyer and their advisors that it was to their benefit to pay not two or three, but four times more than their original offer to acquire […]
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Duration:01:12:31
Part Two – Michael Richmond: What Happens When the Owners of a Company Don’t Know Why Their Company Was Valuable
5/16/2022
An importer of garden plants and supplies that was growing at an intense rate and making tons of money still couldn’t get their business sold or find a buyer until an advisor approached the problem and came up with an interesting solution. A third generation security and door hardware distributor that was the premier value-added […]
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Duration:00:30:53
Part One – Michael Richmond: Why a Company That Was Growing Exponentially Couldn’t Get Sold
5/2/2022
A company that manufactured orthopedic implants for pets was growing and profitable. However, getting this company positioned for an exit and finding the right acquiring company proved to be an extraordinary challenge that required some insightful thinking. Two women 25 years ago open a small retail bakery that makes sweets in the form of cookies and […]
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Duration:00:31:25
Part Two – Linda Broom: Why a Business Growing By Leaps and Bounds Couldn’t Get an SBA Loan
4/25/2022
A business that was given birth after the breadwinner in the family was laid off. To make ends meet, the breadwinner’s wife started cleaning houses. Because she was allergic to many of the chemicals that are commonly used in household cleaning supplies, she began to use organic cleaning supplies and then promoted her organic orientation […]
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Duration:00:25:25
Part One – Linda Broom: The One Thing You Can’t Forget When Selling a Business – If You Do It Can Cost You Big Time
4/25/2022
A family-owned retail produced market that procured its fruits and produce from local growers. The family had operated the business for 10 years and as the kids got older and started to leave for college, they didn’t plan on continuing to work in the business. Which is a common theme for many family-managed businesses these […]
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Duration:00:30:28
Part Two – Linda Bloom: Why a Business Growing By Leaps and Bounds Couldn’t Get an SBA Loan
4/18/2022
A business that was given birth after the breadwinner in the family was laid off. To make ends meet, the breadwinner’s wife started cleaning houses. Because she was allergic to many of the chemicals that are commonly used in household cleaning supplies, she began to use organic cleaning supplies and then promoted her organic orientation […]
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Duration:00:25:24
Part One – Linda Bloom: The One Thing You Can’t Forget When Selling a Business – If You Do It Can Cost You Big Time
4/4/2022
A family-owned retail produced market that procured its fruits and produce from local growers. The family had operated the business for 10 years and as the kids got older and started to leave for college, they didn’t plan on continuing to work in the business. Which is a common theme for many family-managed businesses these […]
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Duration:00:30:24
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a $400,000 Ferrari Before Your Business Sale Closes
3/7/2022
A fitness business franchisee of a national franchised fitness center accepted an offer from a qualified buyer. While excited to be stepping away from his business as he had other business opportunities he wanted to pursue, he made an interesting terrible decision before the business sale closed escrow. A buyer for a 19-unit fitness business […]
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Duration:00:37:03
A Success Plan That Took a Business Worth Million to Zero
2/21/2022
A family-owned business that had been successful for decades was turned over to the founder’s son. While succession planning was a part of the long-term plan for the founder, the execution of the plan didn’t go as planned. Two companies with similar issues when being positioned for sale and how the two founders handle their […]
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Duration:00:52:13
What Is Pre-Due Diligence and How It Can Make You Millions
2/7/2022
A major league baseball team was brought to Denver and the details of how a transaction like this goes forward. A hyper growth company that was doubling sales every year outgrew the capabilities of some members on their management team. An owner often tries to show loyalty and does everything possible to keep those that […]
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Duration:00:43:44
How Two Partners in a Successful and Growing Business Managed to Take It to Zero When They Decided to Sell
1/24/2022
A partnership business went from a consistent year over year growth rate to a valuation of zero in a few short years. A family owned 30-location retail service business that had passed to the second generation. As it came time for the third generation to decide if they were interested in taking over the business, several […]
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Duration:00:47:10
How Skillfully Crafting A Story Regarding Your Exit Can Turn Your Biggest Loss Into The Reason Why A Business Is Sold
1/10/2022
A medical research company was founded by research PhDs and had a highly complex business model that relied on highly paid professionals which performed and managed the medical research. While the business generated millions in revenues, the cost of the highly paid staff produced an EBITA in the low six figures. A label manufacturer’s divorce […]
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Duration:00:52:49
Why Certain Types Of Buyers Will Pay More Money For The Same Business
12/27/2021
An ecommerce business that was two businesses in one and how the lack of understanding and accounting of inter-company transfers not only nearly derailed a deal but almost cratered the entire business. The importance of having a CFO, either a fractional one or full-time one, and how this can make the difference between a successful […]
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Duration:00:47:22
How an Entrepreneur’s Ego Took a Deal from $30M to $1.2M
12/13/2021
A founder of an oil rig manufacturing business started meeting with a buyer on his own and his M&A Advisor cautioned him not to negotiate any of the agreed upon terms. He was also told to follow the plan that had been developed on when to share the sale with his employees. Find out what […]
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Duration:00:46:28
How To Sell Your Company For Less Money But End Up Putting More Cash In Your Pocket
11/29/2021
A profitable HVAC company decided to explore selling their business because COVID had escalated valuations in the HVAC sector since more people were staying home and needed more heating and air services. Shortly after deciding to sell, a Private Equity Group approached the company and began their acquisition and due diligence. Financial buyers like a […]
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Duration:00:50:07
How Doing the Right Things Turned a $20M Sale into a $40M Sale
11/15/2021
An orthopedic footwear manufacturer was able to weather a series of unexpected events, failed closings, and a complete shutdown during the pandemic to successfully exit the business. A seller went from a DIY mode to engaging a professional advisor to facilitate their exit and this decision made the founder an additional $20M in the process, […]
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Duration:01:00:24