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Hosted by Barnaby Cook · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 70 episodes
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The Exit Plan is for business owners that are interested in learning more about how to sell their business. Each episode Barnaby Cook interviews someone who has bought or sold a business - either a creative agency, or a production company. The conversation gets under the skin of why they wanted to sell, or were looking to acquire, how the deal was structured, how they agreed upon a valuation and what lessons they learnt along the way.
Barnaby Cook hosts The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs, a business show with 70 episodes published.
summary In this conversation, James Routledge shares his journey as an entrepreneur, focusing on his experiences with Sanctus, a mental health business. He discusses the challenges of navigating failure, the complexities
In this conversation, Andy Day shares his journey from the music industry to founding Capital A, an M&A advisory firm focused on marketing services. He discusses the challenges of business partnerships, his experiences w
summary In this conversation, Eric Pierre, CEO of Pierre Accounting, shares his journey from a corporate employee to a successful entrepreneur specializing in tax planning for high net worth individuals. He discusses the
summary In this conversation, Joe Lopresti, founder of Arlington Wealth Management, discusses the unique financial needs of business owners, emphasizing the importance of planning for the future, particularly regarding e
summary In this conversation, Graham Goodkind shares his journey from working in PR to founding Frank PR, discussing the challenges and triumphs of growing the agency, navigating acquisitions, and ultimately transitionin
summary In this conversation, Andrew Gazdecki, CEO and founder of Acquire.com, shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his experiences with various startups and the emotional aspects of selling a business. He discu
summary In this conversation, James Stevenson shares his extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fundraising, and business turnarounds. He discusses his journey from construction to technology and marketi
In this conversation, John Martinka discusses his journey into the M&A world, the importance of preparation for business owners looking to sell, and the emotional aspects of the selling process. He shares insights from h
In this conversation, Nicky Hoyland, Chief Innovation Officer at Auspicious, shares her journey from a film and media graduate to a leader in learning technology and business innovation. She discusses her experiences in
Summary Jim Hawker, co-founder of 3Pipe, shares his journey of starting and growing the agency over 20 years, including the challenges of mergers, acquisitions, and financial turmoil. He reflects on the evolution of mark
Summary In this conversation, Saul Cohen, owner of Expert Eye, shares his journey from working in corporate finance to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He discusses the importance of providing tailor
In this conversation, Holly Tennock shares her journey from being a journalist to founding her own PR agency, Journalista, and the challenges she faced as a female entrepreneur. She discusses the growth of her agency, th
In this conversation, Ben Fitter-Harding shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the inception and growth of his first business, Cardboard Fish, a communications technology company. He discusses the challenges and
In this conversation, Greg Moyer, CEO of Blue Chalk Media, shares his extensive career journey in the media industry, from his early days in journalism to his pivotal role in launching the Discovery Channel. He discusses
In this conversation, John Hannum, founder of PPS Solutions, discusses his journey in finance, the importance of CFO services for small businesses, and the intricacies of SBA loans. He explains the quality of earnings pr
In this conversation, Lee Bushell shares his extensive entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in selling clothing at school to his experiences in the nightclub industry and transitioning into law. He d
Mike Finger, a small business owner and expert in the transaction space, shares his insights on selling small businesses. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the basics of selling a business and dispels common
Richard Simpson talks about his role in sales and how it helped him access opportunities. He discusses the history and specialisations of Tayburn, the design agency he joined in 2008. Richard also explains how he acquire
Nick Morgan, Group CEO of We Group, shares his experience with building and exiting multiple businesses. He discusses his background and the different agencies he has been involved with, including bars, pubs, and a distr
Taylor Christoffel, CEO of Uncubed, shares the story of the company's evolution from HR software to employer branding production. He joined Uncubed in 2016 and eventually acquired the company in 2024. Taylor discusses th
Andrew Gazdecki
CEO - MicroAcquire · Acquire.com
1 appearance on this show
Jim Stevenson
certified mold remediation specialist · International Center for Creativity
1 appearance on this show
John Martinka
Business Buyer Advocate and M&A Expert · Nokomis Advisory Services
1 appearance on this show
Saul Cohen
chartered accountant and M&A specialist · The Expert Eye
1 appearance on this show
Mike Finger
Exit Oasis
1 appearance on this show
Dr Richard Simpson
lecturer in psychology and researcher in human flourishing and sport · Limitless Innovations Group
1 appearance on this show
Nick Morgan
Head of Brand Strategy, EMEA and Americas · University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
1 appearance on this show
James Routledge
Sanctus
1 appearance on this show
Andy Day
Capital A
1 appearance on this show
Eric Pierre
Pierre Accounting
1 appearance on this show
Joe LoPresti
Arlington Wealth Management
1 appearance on this show
Nicky Hoyland
Auspicious
1 appearance on this show
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