In this episode of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with Marc Adams, entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Secrets to Selling Your Business and Cashing Out Tax-Free. Marc shares his wealth of expertise on how to exit your business smartly, avoid unnecessary taxes, and maximise your financial outcomes. Whether you're planning to sell soon or building towards an exit, this episode is packed with actionable advice that could save you millions.

As Marc says, “Nine out of ten businesses that go up for sale don’t sell. The key is knowing how to make your business valuable to the right buyer.” If you’re ready to transform your business into an asset that works for you, this conversation is unmissable.

Key Takeaways:

• Why Most Businesses Don’t Sell: The shocking truth about why 90% of businesses never find a buyer and how to avoid common mistakes.
  
  
• Exit Smart: How to increase your business's value by focusing on profitability, systems, and scalability.
  
  
• Tax-Free Strategies: Legal and proven methods to minimise or eliminate taxes on your exit in the UK and USA.
  
  
• Deferred Payments & Earn-Outs: Understand how to structure a deal that works for you while ensuring long-term financial security.
  
  
• The End Game: Why starting with the end in mind is the best strategy for building a sellable business.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome to the Journey: Setting the Stage

1:51 - Who is Marc Adams? The Unlikely Path to Expertise

19:45 - The Ultimate Business Hack: Start with the Sale in Mind

25:49 - Industries to Avoid: The Risky Realities of Starting Up

29:24 - Getting Paid Upfront: Is a 100% Purchase Price on Day One a Myth?

35:39 - Tax Secrets for Entrepreneurs: Unlocking UK Advantages

40:08 - Why Buyers and Sellers Need Marc’s Playbook

42:47 - Find Marc & The Wisdom You Can’t Miss

Share this episode with entrepreneurs looking to sell or scale their businesses smarter!

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