In this episode of the KAN Podcast, we sit down with Simon Rolland, multi-exit founder, investor, and former CEO of Aurora Financial, to talk about how advisers can turn great advice into great businesses.

We cover:

• How to design a sellable advice business from day one

• What advisers get wrong about being business owners

• Finding the balance between growth and profitability

• The playbook behind Aurora’s 22x exit

• How to value and fund advice books without using your house as security

• Smart deal structures including vendor finance, earn-outs, and transition plans

• The traits of advice firms that will still be thriving in 10 years' time

If you’re serious about building a profitable, structured, and sellable advice business, this episode is for you.

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