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Sell your 8 figure startup with Carl Lundberg | WLTB Podcast #179

Ep. 179

Carl Lundberg is the CEO of Gerald Edelman, a British firm that helps companies grow, acquire, and sell.

 

In this interview we talk about preparing to sell your brand and the Psychology that goes into making your brand sexy enough for someone to want to buy it.

 

00:00 - Meeting Deadlines in Business

03:21 - Identifying and Valuing Potential Acquisition Targets

06:26 - Negotiating Acquisitions

09:55 - Search Funds and the Role of a Searcher CEO

12:59 - Understanding Enterprise Value in M&A

16:16 - How to Determine the Right Multiple for Business Valuation

19:52 - Exploring Revenue Multiples in Different Industries

23:24 - Management Buy-Ins

27:00 - Maximizing Business Value Before Selling

30:12 - Creating a Win-Win Situation in Business Sales

33:25 - The Significance of Due Diligence from a Buyer's Perspective

36:44 - Efficient Deal-Making


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