The businesses that command premium valuations share one secret: employees who act like owners because they actually are owners. Serial entrepreneur David Guttman reveals why giving employees modest equity stakes often increases company value by far more than the percentage you give away, and how this strategy transforms your team’s approach to customer service, efficiency, and business growth. Learn how to structure equity deals that protect you while motivating your team, why vested interests eliminate employee anxiety during the sale process, and how quarterly board meetings with transparent financial reporting can make your business significantly more attractive to potential buyers. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro of Show

07:40 Outline of the Webinar

09:37 How Are Businesses Valued?

15:42 Exit Considerations

23:05 Finding a Buyer

29:50 Negotiation and Due Diligence

45:04 Tax Implications

48:21 Legacy, Lessons, and What’s Next?

52:25 Q&A Session

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