Founders grow strong businesses but lack a clear plan to scale strategically or exit profitably.

Building a business is hard. Knowing when to scale and when to sell is even harder.

In this episode of Knack 4 Business, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sits down with Tahir Kashif, a global M&A and investment expert working across North America and the UAE.

Tahir shares real-world stories from founders who waited too long to plan—and those who got it right. He explains why scaling without structure can hurt valuation, how investors truly assess businesses, and what founders must do years before they want to sell.

This conversation is practical, honest, and easy to follow. Whether you want to grow bigger or cash out smarter, this episode helps you decide which path actually pays.

👉 Read more below and comment with your biggest scaling or exit question. Join the conversation with us and Tahir.

Key Topics Covered

• Scaling vs. selling: how to choose the right strategy
• What investors really look for in growing companies
• Why early exit planning increases business value
• Common valuation mistakes founders make
• Market differences between North America and the UAE

Guest Links & Resources

• IFSG Group: https://www.ifsg-group.com/
• SAB Equity Partners: https://sabequitypartners.com/
• Sell Any Biz: https://sellanybiz.com/
• Tahir Kashif on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahir-javed-kashif-b1042933/

YouTube Episode

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/YlvOYWT5r_0

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTORS

• Carl Richards – Podcast Solutions Made Simple
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  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-richards-3a0a223/
• Fred Crouch – Property Wizard
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• Jovan Strika – Hive Coworking
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• Melanie Webber
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HOSTS

• Bernie Franzgrote
  https://link.v1ce.co.uk/berniefranzgrote
• Wayne Pratt
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/prattwayne/

CALL TO ACTION

📩 Email us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: https://knack4business.com/
💬 Read more, comment, and share your biggest takeaway

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