How do you build a business worth selling? How do you find the right buyers—without falling victim to the "ego-stroke?" John Warrillow joins me in this episode of Negotiations Ninja to answer every entrepreneur's nagging question: How do I exit my business successfully?

John Warrilow is the founder of "The Value Builder System™" and is a business expert sought out for his proven methodology in adding millions to the value of a business. He's the host of a show called "Built to Sell Radio," with 300+ episodes. He's ranked by Forbes as one of the world's top 10 podcasts for business owners.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:34] Learn more about John Warrillow
• [3:14] Don't fall victim to the ego-stroke
• [8:17] What is a roll-up?
• [11:15] Build a business that's worth selling
• [16:12] Find the best fit for your business
• [19:34] Are ridiculous valuations a sign of the times?
• [24:08] The importance of pull factors
• [28:53] Consider the freedom point

Resources & People Mentioned

• Lost and Founder by Rand Fishkin
• Stephanie Breedlove
• Jodie Cook

Connect with John Warrillow

• Get a FREE workbook to help you prepare for your business exit!
• John's website: Built to Sell
• John's Podcast: Built to Sell Radio
• The Art of Selling Your Business
• Built to Sell
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• Connect on LinkedIn

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