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Most business owners only start thinking about selling when they actually need to. By then, a lot of the value has already been decided. In this episode, I introduce the Ready X Method from my new book, Ideal Exit: Sell Your Business for More and Leave on Your Terms. I walk through the six steps to preparing your company for sale, from understanding what it's worth today and removing owner dependency to building more predictable profits, finding the right buyers, creating competition and negotiating better deal terms. I also share real examples of what happens when owners get their exit preparation right, and what can go badly wrong when they don't. Because the best exits aren't made in the deal room. They're built in the years leading up to it. Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

How do you turn a £900K business into a £4.5 million exit? In this episode, Dan Bradbury sits down with Russell O'Connell to reveal how he transformed his nursery business, doubled revenue, tripled profits, and secured a £4.5 million all-cash sale with no earnout. Russell shares how he overcame major property risks, difficult business partnerships, and leadership challenges to build a highly profitable business that could run without him. Discover the strategies behind his remarkable growth, the negotiation tactics that secured his multimillion-pound exit, and the biggest lessons every business owner should know before selling. Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

In this episode, I’m answering the question every business owner asks eventually: what is my business actually worth? I break down why most valuations are wrong, why different buyers can value the same company very differently, and the five key things that drive value: profit quality, customer concentration, owner dependency, growth, and clean financials. Because you don’t want to find out what your business is worth when it’s already too late to fix it. Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

After 300 episodes focused largely on business growth, I’m relaunching the podcast with a much sharper focus: helping business owners build wealth and prepare for the biggest financial transaction of their lives - selling their company. In this opening episode, I explain why I took an eight-month break, why I created Ideal Exit, and why so many owners leave exit planning far too late. Getting the exit right is where years of work are either protected or pissed away. Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

In this week’s podcast, In this new video, I sit down with Nigel Crane, a former chef who built an 8 figure exit by doing the complete opposite of what most entrepreneurs do. No hype. No luck. No overnight success. Just disciplined structure, a great product and margins that would shock most people in the food industry.  We unpack how he scaled quickly, structured the deal, and created real time freedom. Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

If your business can’t run without you, it’s not really a business. It’s a job you happen to own. That’s exactly why I created Built To Exit: https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/ On December 2nd and 3rd at Woodland Grange, I’m bringing together some of the UK’s smartest business owners, investors, and buyers to show you how to scale your company’s value and your freedom. Over two days, you’ll learn how to make your business run cleanly without you, attract serious buyers, and engineer the biggest payday of your life, even if you never plan to sell. This isn’t theory. It’s the same playbook I’ve used to help founders secure multi-million-pound exits. Seats are limited, so if you’re ready to scale, sell, and live free, click the link in the description to grab your spot. Go here to learn more: https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/ Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

If your business can’t run without you, it’s not really a business. It’s a job you happen to own. That’s exactly why I created Built To Exit: https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/ On December 2nd and 3rd at Woodland Grange, I’m bringing together some of the UK’s smartest business owners, investors, and buyers to show you how to scale your company’s value and your freedom. Over two days, you’ll learn how to make your business run cleanly without you, attract serious buyers, and engineer the biggest payday of your life, even if you never plan to sell. This isn’t theory. It’s the same playbook I’ve used to help founders secure multi-million-pound exits. Seats are limited, so if you’re ready to scale, sell, and live free, click the link in the description to grab your spot. Go here to learn more: https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/ Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

In this week’s podcast, I sit down with my client Darren Hill, who built a trading education business from scratch and exited for a multi seven figure sum in under four years. We unpack how he scaled quickly, structured the deal, and created real time freedom. If you want to replicate Darren’s results, get in the room at Built to Exit. We will show you how to prepare, scale, and sell for maximum value. Reserve your seat: https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/ Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

On June 17th, 2012, I woke up in a hospital bed after a life-threatening accident. I had been in a coma. And in that fog, one brutal truth hit me square in the chest: If your business relies too much on you… ...you don’t really have a business. You’ve just built yourself another job. That wake-up call forced me to rethink everything. Within 12 months, I sold my company in a seven-figure exit. But here’s the thing: This isn’t about me. In my latest podcast episode, I reveal 7 strategies from 7 different entrepreneurs I’ve worked with, each one turning 7-figure revenue into 7-figure profits. These aren’t theories. These are real moves they made. Step-by-step. Replicable. And they work. If you’re serious about building a business that grows without chaining you to it… … then you need to hear this. Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

If you want to scale faster and smarter, the Scale & Exit Masterclass shows how to structure your business for maximum growth and value. Go here to learn more: https://findyourleveragepoint.com/scale-and-exit Most business owners make a fatal mistake when it’s time to sell… They think buyers care about their revenue. Wrong! Buyers like Carl Allen care about profit, systems, customer concentration, and whether the business runs without you. And Carl should know. He’s a world-class entrepreneur, investor, and dealmaker who’s been involved in 330 acquisitions worth over $48 billion across 17 countries. He cut his teeth as a Wall Street investment banker, ran a $25 billion roll-up at Hewlett-Packard, and has personally bought more than 100 companies in the last 18 years. Now he’s revealing the truth from the buyer’s side: - The #1 factor that instantly makes your business more valuable - The hidden risks that scare buyers off - Why almost nobody gets 100% cash at closing (and what to expect instead) This isn’t theory. It’s the raw, unfiltered truth from someone who buys businesses for a living. Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

Clate Mask scaled Keap from startup to $100M+ in revenue and learned some painful lessons along the way. In this interview, he shares the moves that worked, the ones that didn’t, and what he wishes he knew before selling. His #1 takeaway? Hire the right people before you think you can afford them (you’ll see why). If you want to scale faster and smarter, the Scale & Exit Masterclass shows how to structure your business for maximum growth and value. https://findyourleveragepoint.com/scale-and-exit Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

Imagine running a business, watching everything fall apart, and still having the strength to rebuild. That's exactly what Rob Stone did, and his story is a powerful reminder that resilience and business strategy can turn even the most devastating circumstances into success. In my latest podcast, I dive deep into Rob's journey, from hitting rock bottom to growing his business into a multi-million-pound asset. If you're facing any challenges in your own business, Rob’s story is a masterclass in how to rise above setbacks and scale sustainably. What you’ll learn in this episode:  - The key mistake Rob made when growing his business (and how he turned it around).  - How personal tragedy can impact business-but how the right mindset can still lead to success.  - The hidden lessons Rob discovered about leadership, delegation, and financial clarity when things started falling apart. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, especially if you're looking to future-proof your business and learn how to handle the inevitable hurdles that come with growth.  Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

What if growth actually made your business harder, not easier? That’s exactly what happened to James Calderbank. He built a thriving fitness business, took investment to accelerate growth… and instantly felt like he’d lost control. If you've ever thought, “More money will solve this,” this s Check out the 3 Minute Business Audit & Valuation tool! Take this quiz to see how your business is performing: https://danbradbury.co.uk/audit/ It's designed to give you a fast, accurate snapshot of your business value and performance across six key areas, all by answering simple yes/no questions. Here's the quick rundown of what you get... 1. Instant Valuation: Get a snapshot of your business's worth 2. Performance Scores: See where you excel and where to improve in six business areas 3. Deep Insights: Uncover key metrics about your business with the analytics dashboard 4. Action Plan: Receive a personalized plan to level up your business based on your audit Ready to get a clearer picture of your business in just three minutes? https://danbradbury.co.uk/audit/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Books... Turnover Is Vanity, Profit Is Sanity: 9 1/2 Steps to Improving Your Profits & Cashflow https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turnover-Vanity-Profit-Sanity-Improving/dp/1691215333/ Breeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01F2R0MG2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

Most entrepreneurs say they want to exit someday. But when that day finally comes, very few walk away with what they hoped for. Alastair Broom did! He bootstrapped a business out of his own garage, scaled it over 15 years, and sold it for 5x profit with 95% of the cash paid upfront. And he didn’t start until he was 58 years old. In this episode, you’ll hear: How he turned a messy garage into a premium brandThe delegation strategy that freed him up and scaled salesHow COVID increased his margins and helped him growHow he managed to double his profit marginsThe emotional rollercoaster of letting go (and how he handled it) Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/

Curious what your business might really be worth? And what it would take to sell it for a premium price? Book your free Exit Discovery Call now and get clarity on your next best move: https://findyourleveragepoint.com/exit-discovery-call Join me at the next Exit Ready Mastermind and learn how to maximise your business value: https://exitreadymastermind.com/