{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d535c935cbc0d0a41f6a732/665e70d953c2120013765957?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Grow Your Business While Trying to Sell your Business, with Robbie Hardy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d535c935cbc0d0a41f6a732/1717464631775-2d2d5feb8bf16733604080058fc5aef9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It can be tricky to grow your company while trying to sell it, because growing and selling are both full time jobs and then some. </p><p><br></p><p>So how can a founder be expected to do all the things to maximize the offer?</p><p><br></p><p>Today, “entrepreneurologist” Robbie Hardy joins us to answer this question.  She and host Izach Porter discuss:</p><ul><li>The importance of maintaining operational excellence and long-term growth to attract potential investors</li><li>Documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance business value</li><li>The role of financial indicators and realistic projections in transactions</li><li>Deal structures</li><li>Sales cycles</li><li>Negotiation tactics</li><li>The balance of it all!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><a href=\"https://www.robbiehardy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Robbie Hardy</a> is the Executive Mentor in Residence at Duke University, angel investor, <a href=\"https://www.robbiehardy.com/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">author</a>, and keynote speaker. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This episode of Deal Closers is hosted by Izach Porter, brought to you by WebsiteClosers.com, and is produced by <a href=\"https://www.earfluence.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Earfluence</a>.</p>","author_name":"Website Closers"}