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Built to Sell Radio

John Warrillow
Entrepreneurship
Merchant Aviation
Private Equity
Consulting
Business Selling
Decision-Making
EBITDA
Negotiation
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Recurring Revenue
Acquisitions
Product Lifecycle Management
Due Diligence
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Aviation Industry
Negotiation Strategies
Stress Management
Marketing Agencies
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Built to Sell Radio is a weekly podcast for business owners interested in selling a business. Each week, we ask an entrepreneur who has recently sold a business why they decided to sell their business, what they did right and what mistakes they made through the process of exiting their business. Built to Sell Radio is the ultimate insider's guide to approaching the most important financial transac... more

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In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, John Warrillow sits down with Ujwal Arkalgud, who built the same company twice. Chapter one was a classic problem: a profitable, founder-heavy services firm with impressive EBITDA but a ceiling on valuation. Ch... more

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For many owners, private equity feels like a black box: a buyer shows up with a multiple, some debt, and a term sheet, and it is hard to tell whether you are getting a fair shake or being set up for a painful re-trade later.

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Andrew Roberts spent two decades turning a bootstrapped family company from Brisbane into one of the most widely used text editors on the web, then faced the hardest call of his career: keep a comfortable, profitable business or push for a bigger exi... more

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Recent Guests

Ujwal Arkalgud
Entrepreneur and founder of Motive Base, transformed a service firm into a SaaS company
Motive Base
Episode: Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Eric Wiklendt
Managing Director of Speyside Equity, focused on acquiring lower middle market manufacturing businesses
Speyside Equity
Episode: Ep 522 The difference between 4x vs.8x EBITDA, Customer Concentration Discounts, PE Re-trades with Eric Wiklendt on this special edition of Inside the Mind of an Acquirer
Andrew Roberts
Founder of Tiny, which became a leading text editor used globally
TinyMCE
Episode: Ep 521 10x Outcome Selling Tiny to Private Equity and how to make the 'Cruise vs Double Down' Decision
Spencer Dennis
An elite golfer turned coach who built CoachNow, a platform coaches love.
CoachNow
Episode: Ep 519 How to Avoid the Unforced Errors That Can Wipe Out Your Equity
Zain Jaffer
Co-founder of Vungle
Vungle
Episode: Ep 517 The Surprising Truth of a 9-Figure Exit — and How Not to Lose $23 Million (After the Deal)
Randy Woods
Former CEO of Non-Linear Creations who transitioned to SVP of Strategic Growth at Valtech after the acquisition.
Valtech
Episode: Ep 515 Inside the Mind of an Acquirer with Valtech's Randy Woods
Lee McCabe
Former Meta and Alibaba executive and private equity advisor.
Private Equity Advisor
Episode: Ep 514 Why the Old Private Equity Playbook is Dead - Inside the Mind of an Acquirer with Lee McCabe
Dave Sifry
A nine-time founder best known for creating Technorati and Linuxcare, and now the founder and CEO of Warmstart.
Warmstart
Episode: Ep 513 Exit Story: How Dave Sifry Lost $100 Million, Lessons from Starting 9 Companies, the Dangers of Raising Money, and Why He's Doing It Differently with Warmstart
Tad Fallows
Founder of iLab and entrepreneur
Agilent Technologies
Episode: Ep 512 Exit Story: Selling iLab for 6× ARR, Choosing Strategic Over PE, and Life After an Eight-Figure Exit

Hosts

Colin Morgan
Executive Producer and Host, known for engaging discussions around entrepreneurship and selling businesses.
John Warrillow
Host with a focus on drawing out actionable insights from guests who have successfully sold their businesses.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 456 ratings
  • Building What Others Want to Buy

    Absolutely fantastic episode, you revealed what too many founders miss: acquirers don’t buy your revenue, they buy your assets-in-motion. The way you and Chris Hutchins laid out how team, IP, roadmap, and momentum matter more than EBITDA was eye-opening. A brilliant guide for anyone building from legacy to lift-off.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • The best podcast for entrepreneurs

    I have learned so much from this show! Yes, the primary focus is on exit strategies, but the conversations go so much deeper into business operations, finance, negotiation, and how the successes and failures have impact founders’ personal lives. A must listen if you’re interested in entrepreneurship.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tbm59285839
    United States2 months ago
  • Highly valuable

    This episode was such a masterclass in perspective. What struck me most wasn’t just the strategy behind acquisitions—it was the way Lee opened a window into the mindset of an acquirer. So often, conversations around business growth stay on the surface of numbers and deals, but here you created space for the psychology, the human lens, the why behind the moves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fantastic People…Fantastic Interviewer…

    I admit I’m not a big fan of John Warrillow’s original book Built to Last, but when it comes to interviewing and drawing out the best from his guests, I have to admit—he’s a master. He selects people of the highest quality to interview. Where he finds these people? God only knows. But sure as hell, it takes tremendous effort, time, and dedication to find these people, not to mention getting them to agree to spill out their beans and deals. He asks sharp questions. He listens even better. He move... more

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    5
    JoeSH22
    Canada4 months ago
  • Curiosity satisfied

    John ask insightful questions, well beyond the numbers. Business is about people and John gets it. Excited to watch other episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrowFearlessly
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the emotional depth shared by guests, and the broader themes of entrepreneurship and personal growth that resonate throughout the episodes.
Listeners praise the high-quality guests and the insightful interviews that provide deep understanding about the business sale process.
Overall, the podcast is regarded as a must-listen for anyone involved in business ownership or considering selling their business.
The podcast is viewed as an invaluable resource for business owners contemplating an exit, providing practical advice and inspiration.
The host is recognized for excellent interviewing skills, asking relevant questions that draw significant insights.

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Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Q: How did the multiple offers and competitive bid situation feel during the sale?
It was exciting to have multiple indications of intent and to navigate the structured negotiations with potential buyers.
Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Q: What were the major turning points in your sales process?
We shifted our approach to hire staff who could serve as credible representatives, thus giving our sales team deeper relevance.
Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Q: How did you finance the growth of this?
We started with minimal investment and utilized initial customer contracts to bootstrap the business.
Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
Q: What made you decide to go from version one to version two?
We realized our business would be difficult to exit and wanted to build something that could be sold for better multiples.
Ep 519 How to Avoid the Unforced Errors That Can Wipe Out Your Equity
Q: What are the two or three biggest lessons that stand out to you?
One major lesson is to ensure that your co-founder team is strong and committed. Another mistake was turning off monetization based on advice from VCs, which led to significant issues later on.

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The content revolves around the complex journey of entrepreneurs navigating the selling process of their businesses. With a focus on real-life stories and experiences from various entrepreneurs, the discussions illuminate the motivations behind selling, the key successes, setbacks, and emotional impacts associated with business exits. This podcast highlights the nuanced strategies and practical advice relevant to business owners contemplating a sale, providing deep insights into the intricacies of entrepreneurship and the often-overlooked aftereffects of exiting a company.

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1. Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
2. Think Big, Buy Small
3. Acquiring Minds
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