Built To Sell Radio Episode # 270
Pete Martin built EntryPoint Consulting to 34 employees when he sold it to KPMG for a staggering 12 times earnings — without an earn-out.
In an industry that usually trades at low single-digit multiples, most of which is generally tied to a lengthy earn-out, Martin’s exit is an epic achievement.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Two specific tactics to pull yourself out of the operations of your business.
How to create an “on-ramp” offering.
Two things Martin did to convince KPMG to buy EntryPoint without an earn-out.
Why you should never separate the negotiation of terms from the price.
How to protect yourself from a competitor posing as an acquirer to steal your employees.
You’ll also get understandable definitions for M&A lingo like:
Indication of Interest (IOI)
Downstroke
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One of the secrets to Martin’s success was that EntryPoint did not rely on him to sell or deliver their service.
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