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328 | From 0 to $200M: Bootstrapped vs Private Equity CEO with Mark Drever, CEO Xcelerate Solutions
Sound Bites
"All boats rise in a rising tide."
"You always want to go out on top."
"I worked that plan every day for 12 years."
"PE wants you levered up and hungry."
"Good things happen to good people."
"Business is a team sport."
"Show up early and often, stay late."
"Don't let what you want get in the way."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Mark Drever and Accelerate Solutions
02:23
Mark's Journey: From Bootstrapping to Major Growth
07:15
Transitioning from Independent Business to Private Equity
12:26
Navigating Employee Growth and Leadership Changes
17:55
Timing the Exit: Building an Asset-Based Business
24:02
Understanding Business Dynamics: Asset vs. Lifestyle
27:24
Navigating the Sale: Strategic vs. Private Equity
30:55
The Importance of Business Structure and Clean Operations
33:14
Choosing the Right Partners: Lessons Learned
35:17
Reinvesting for Growth: The Role of Private Equity
38:34
The Future of Work: Remote vs. In-Person Collaboration
42:43
Advice to My Younger Self: Balancing Career and Life
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Sound Bites
"All boats rise in a rising tide."
"You always want to go out on top."
"I worked that plan every day for 12 years."
"PE wants you levered up and hungry."
"Good things happen to good people."
"Business is a team sport."
"Show up early and often, stay late."
"Don't let what you want get in the way."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Mark Drever and Accelerate Solutions
02:23
Mark's Journey: From Bootstrapping to Major Growth
07:15
Transitioning from Independent Business to Private Equity
12:26
Navigating Employee Growth and Leadership Changes
17:55
Timing the Exit: Building an Asset-Based Business
24:02
Understanding Business Dynamics: Asset vs. Lifestyle
27:24
Navigating the Sale: Strategic vs. Private Equity
30:55
The Importance of Business Structure and Clean Operations
33:14
Choosing the Right Partners: Lessons Learned
35:17
Reinvesting for Growth: The Role of Private Equity
38:34
The Future of Work: Remote vs. In-Person Collaboration
42:43
Advice to My Younger Self: Balancing Career and Life