Buy Grow Sell

By Simon Bedard

Buy Grow Sell is the podcast for business owners on what it actually takes to buy, grow, and sell a business. Each episode features real stories and expert conversations on the decisions, deals, and c... more

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How many episodes does Buy Grow Sell have?

The podcast currently has 104 episodes available.

Buy Grow Sell episodes:

June 09, 2026 EP100 The 7 Questions Every Business Owner Asks About Selling — Answered
One hundred episodes. One consistent theme: the conversations business owners need to have about exit and rarely do.

In this milestone episode, Simon Bedard steps back from the interview format to answer the seven questions that have come up most consistently across 100 episodes of conversations with founders, advisors, and acquirers. No guests. No framework. Just straight answers to the questions business owners are actually asking.

Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
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51min
May 12, 2026 Is the Economy Working Against Your Exit? - with Warren Hogan
In this special episode of the Buy Grow Sell Podcast, Simon Bedard sits down with Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Chief Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, to discuss Australian inflation, interest rates, the succession cliff, and what it means for business owners planning to exit.

Connect with Warren Hogan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-hogan-835581116/
Website: https://eqeconomics.au/

Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
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42min
December 11, 2023 EP99 5 Top Tips from Business Owners Who Sold Their Businesses
We are reflecting on an extraordinary year of the Buy Grow Sell podcast, where we delved into the triumphs and tribulations of nearly 100 business owners from across the globe. To wrap up this season, we rounded up the top insights from our guests that every business owner needs to know.
Listen to our final episode of 2023 and leave with five integral tips to ensuring a successful business sale.
See you next year!
Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
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32min
October 23, 2023 EP98 Breaking Up with Your Business Partner
In episode 98 of the Buy Grow Sell Podcast, I sit down with Nick Fanto from Orbital Advisory and Joanna Oakey from Aspect Legal to discuss the complex challenges that arise when business partnerships go sour.
Nick shares personal experiences and valuable insights into the importance of planning for unforeseen circumstances, such as illness or injury, which may impact the key revenue-generating individuals in your business. Together, we discuss the critical role of key person insurance and the significant financial benefits it can provide in times of need.
We also address the crucial need for a well-documented Shareholder Agreement, which can help resolve disputes, protect interests, and ensure a smooth transition in the event of an exit. Throughout the episode, you will discover real-life examples, practical advice, and stories that highlight the necessity of addressing these issues proactively.
Don’t miss out on this informative discussion that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to safeguard your business and make well-informed decisions in challenging times.
Connect with Nick Fanto
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickfanto-lifeinsurancespecialist/
Website: https://www.orbitallife.com.au/
Connect with Joanna Oakey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannaoakey/
Website: https://www.aspectlegal.com.au/
Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
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1h 4min
September 25, 2023 EP97 How a Label-Making Business Sold for $12 Million: Mabel’s Labels
From four frustrated moms crafting labels in a basement to a multi-million-dollar business model, Julie Cole and her co-founders navigated the challenges of co-founding a business while juggling parenthood and bootstrapping their startup.
Eventually, Mabel’s Labels moved from a basement to a bigger basement to a 20,000 square foot facility before finally selling for $12M back in 2016.
In this episode, Julie explores the ups and downs of having co-founders (especially when they are family) and the pivotal moments that lead to a successful exit.
Connect with Julie Cole
Website: https://mabelslabels.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-cole-llb-ma-3794671/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mabelhood/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliecole
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mabelhood
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MabelsLabels_Mabelhood
Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
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46min
September 11, 2023 EP96 Overcoming Uncertainty & Selling Her Business to Bill Gates
From growing her business to $1M then spending it all on a lawsuit, seeing her business fall apart on 9/11, having her father die six weeks later, and losing her house on the very same day as the funeral, Beate Chelette has faced her fair share of adversity. But she turned it around, rebuilding her business from scratch, and eventually selling it off to Bill Gates for 5x gross earnings.
In this episode, she unveils her path from a single parent drowning in debt to a multimillion-dollar deal with Bill Gates. Overcoming lawsuits, personal tragedies, and financial turmoil, Beate’s story proves that adversity fuels future success.
Get ready to be inspired as we explore Beate’s rollercoaster journey from rock bottom to remarkable triumphs.
Connect with Beate Chelette
Website: https://beatechelette.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatechelette
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beate.chelette
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeateChelette
Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
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1h 3min
August 28, 2023 EP95 Nathan Hirsch: Scaling a Freelancer Marketplace to 8 Figures Before Exit
If you’re an entrepreneur eyeing the outsourcing realm, then you’re in for a treat.
Learn how Nathan Hirsch’s journey shifted from dollars to value, from e-commerce to building an empire of virtual assistants, to exiting and finding contentment in the freedom he gained after growing the business to eight figures.
His journey spans from street smarts to business brilliance, as Nathan shares his experiences and wisdom that’s more than just numbers – it’s about crafting a life on your terms.
Connect with Nathan Hirsch
Personal Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhirsch/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathan.hirsch/
Business Social Media:
EcomBalance
Website: https://www.ecombalance.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecombalance/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecombalance/
AccountsBalance
Website: https://accountsbalance.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountsbalance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountsbalance1

Outsource School
Website: https://www.outsourceschool.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/outsourceschool/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outsourceschool1
Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
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54min
August 14, 2023 EP94 How Swisse Wellness Group Got Acquired for $1.7B by an International Buyer
As one of Australia’s most successful businesspeople, Radek Sali blends over a decade in the service industry with a lifetime of health and wellness knowledge, and pairs it with a conscious business philosophy that puts people first.
Under his helm, he transformed Swisse Wellness Group into one of the largest wellness brands in the country before negotiating a $1.7B acquisition deal with a Hong Kong-based company.
He used the proceeds to continue on his path of bringing light to the world through several other business endeavours aimed at social and environmental causes.
Connect with Radek Sali
Website: https://lightwarrior.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radeksali/
Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
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47min
July 31, 2023 EP93 How Hampus Jakobsson Sold His Tech Startup for $150M
Hampus Jakobsson co-founded the company at the age of 21 with his university friends and sold it eight years later for $150 million to Blackberry. Over coffee.
While usually a 9-figure exit takes more than a year to complete, this acquisition took place in less than six weeks.
Why?
Because Hampus and his co-founders spent those eight years building the perfect product for the market, making it irresistible for Blackberry, and in turn securing an offer the team couldn’t say no to.
Connect with Hampus Jakobsson
Website: https://paleblue.vc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampusjakobsson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hajak

Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
...more
1h 7min
July 17, 2023 EP92 Accelerate Your Business Growth: How Kurt Uhlir Executed 60+ Transactions
As a self-described scaler, Kurt Uhlir has helped start and run businesses from start-up to hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue, been a part of over 60 transactions, and built teams across almost every continent.
He came onto the Buy Grow Sell Podcast to share some of his stories about scaling, how to recruit the right people to grow fast and effectively, what he looks for in strategic acquisitions, and how he embeds his values into everything he does.
From starting a web hosting platform in college to leading almost a billion dollar IPO and participating in dozens of acquisitions, Kurt’s a wealth of resources for any organisation looking to grow.
Connect with Kurt Uhlir
Website: https://kurtuhlir.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtuhlir/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurt.uhlir
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtuhlir/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtuhlir
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KurtUhlir
Connect with Simon Bedard
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srhbedard/
Website: https://buygrowsell.com/
Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/
...more
54min

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