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Ep 299 Built to Sell Intel - Turning the Tables on John Aug 13, 2021

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By now, you're accustomed to hearing John Warrillow ask the tough questions.

Every month, we turn the tables and grill John on his favorite anecdotes and transferrable lessons from the latest batch of guests on Built to Sell Radio. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Weisz gets John to reflect on what stood out, any missed opportunities, and how each story imparts the Built to Sell Methodology.

Ep 298 Michèle Hecken - Why "Off-Boarding" Is an Essential Ingredient in Building to Sell Aug 06, 2021

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Michèle Hecken built Alpha Translations up to $4.4 Million (USD) in revenue and almost a million dollars in EBITDA before she sold it in 2019 for $6 million cash (6.7 x normalized EBITDA).

It was a fantastic exit for Hecken who got her start in University translating legal contracts from German to English.

Ep 297 Robert Hartline - The $4 Million Haircut Jul 30, 2021

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In 1994, Robert Hartline started selling phones in the back of his car. By 2019, he had built Absolute Wireless into a chain of 56 wireless stores and 350 employees.

Hartline was able to systematize his business while he grew by creating employee onboarding videos and delegating key processes.

Ep 296 Ben & Ariel Zvaifler - The Inside Story of Petco's Acquisition of Shark Tank-Featured PupBox Jul 23, 2021

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Like many young couples, Ben & Ariel Zvaifler got a puppy and found themselves trying to figure out how to train it. They wondered what toys were safe and what kind of food to give to their brand-new puppy.

The couple figured they weren't alone and decided to launch PupBox, a subscription box for new puppy owners that offered owners training guides, treats, and toys for puppies appropriate for their age and stage of development.

Ep 295 Nick Huber - Sweat Equity Jul 16, 2021

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Nick Huber was a track star at Cornell when he fielded a call from a parent that would change his life. A fellow student needed to store their stuff over the summer, and Huber was offered money to pick up his classmate's stuff and keep it until the fall. Huber realized that other students who lived out-of-state might need a similar service, and Storage Squad was born.

Built to Sell Intel - July 2021 Jul 15, 2021

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On this month's episode of Built to Sell Intel, John will be sharing key insights from the latest group of entrepreneurs interviewed on Built to Sell Radio.

John recaps his favorite anecdotes in this monthly live broadcast, highlighting helpful strategies and transferable lessons.

Ep 294 Cary Moretti - The Carve-Out Exit Jul 09, 2021

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Cary Moretti is the founder of NewSportMedia, an IT consulting company that does work with sports leagues. Along the way, Moretti created a software application called LeagueStat. The app helped hockey leagues like the AHL and CHL provide fans, journalists, parents, and scouts with real-time statistics on their favorite teams.

Ep 293 Dr. Kristin Kahle - How One Founder Moved Her Multiple From 2 to 8 Times EBITDA Jul 02, 2021

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Dr. Kristin Kahle helps businesses pick a benefits program for their employees.

She started three insurance agencies and the first two were service businesses that sold for a modest 1.5-2 times EBITDA.

With her third business, Kahle wanted to attract a higher multiple, so she decided to transform it into a technology company.

Ep 292 Jodie Cook - How to Sell a Service Business Without an Earn-Out Jun 25, 2021

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In 2011, Jodie Cook started an eponymously named social media agency, JC Social Media. Over the next nine years, Cook built the business up to 16 employees. Then, she decided to sell at the end of 2020 and thought her company could be worth in the 5-7 times EBITDA range.

Ep 291 Sebastian Johnston - The Humble Yogi Sells His Business Jun 18, 2021

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Along with three friends, Sebastian Johnston co-founded TheAmazeApp in 2014. The idea was based on a simple idea. Social media influencers could upload a picture of what they were wearing and tag the clothing on TheAmazeApp's database of e-commerce retailers. Then, when one of their followers purchased the item, TheAmazeApp would receive a commission they shared with the influencer.

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