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Brighter Vision’s Niche Strategy Leads to $17.5 Million Acquisition

Perry Rosenbloom started Brigher Vision, niched it down, soared revenue, and got an acquisition offer from Evercommerce for $17.5M.

5 Strategies for Identifying Innovative Candidates to Replace Yourself as Founder

Five strategies to help you replace yourself and find innovative candidates that will bring fresh thinking and creativity to your company.

From Dragon’s Den Investment to $16.8 Million Acquisition – The Story of truLOCAL

Marc Lafleur started truLOCAL, pitched it on the Canadian TV Show Dragon's Den, and got it acquired by EMERGE in a deal valued at $16.8M.

Protecting Against the End Run

Just like in football, you have to defend against an end run coming from a supplier that chooses to go around you to get to your customers.

Scaling Your Business Through Strategic Partnerships with Simon Penson

Simon Penson founded Zazzle Media and merged it with Stickyeyes. In 2016 PG Mediabrands acquired Stickyeyes for over £20 million.

End of the Year Special: Top 10 Strategies for Building and Selling Your Business

This week on Built to Sell Radio, we highlight the top strategies from the 10 most popular shows of 2022. Listen Now.

How This Service Business Sold for Around 4-Times Revenue

Kelby Zorgdrager started DevelopIntelligence in 2006 grew it to $12.1 million in revenue and got an acquisition offer for $48.9 million.

Libsyn’s Acquisition of AdvertiseCast: The Tell-All

Trevr Smithlin and Dave Hanley founded AdvertiseCast in 2016 and in 2021, they signed an acquisition agreement from Libsyn for $30M.

3 Ways to Create a Valuable Culture Inside Your Business

How would your business perform without you? Here are three ways to get your employees to care as much as you do.

The Inside Story of Stripe’s Acquisition of Indie Hackers with Co-Founder Channing Allen

Channing Allen and his brother founded Indie Hackers in 2016 and got an acquisition offer from Stripe in March 2017. Learn more here.

The Hidden Cost of Being a Hands-on Boss With the Founder of Create & Cultivate, Jaclyn Johnson

Jaclyn Johnson founded Create & Cultivate in 2012 and grew it to 8 employees by 2018 when an acquirer offered her a staggering $40 million.

Is Your Best Customer Hurting Your Company’s Value?

Chuck Crumpton started Medpoint in 2002 and after reducing reliance on a single client, he sold it for around 5 timex EBITDA. Learn more.