The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs

The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs

The Exit Plan is for business owners that are interested in learning more about how to sell their business. Each episode Barnaby Cook interviews someone who has bought or sold a business - either a creative agency, or a production company. The conversation gets under the skin of why they wanted to sell, or were looking to acquire, how the deal was structured, how they agreed upon a valuation and what lessons they learnt along the way.
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The Impact On Mental Health of Selling An Agency with James Routledge
April 02, 2025
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00:42:0338.54 MB

The Impact On Mental Health of Selling An Agency with James Routledge

summary In this conversation, James Routledge shares his journey as an entrepreneur, focusing on his experiences with Sanctus, a mental health business. He discusses the challenges of navigating failure, the complexities of business growth and investment, and the emotional journey of selling his co...

Navigating The Agency M&A Landscape with Andy Day
March 06, 2025
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00:42:4319.6 MB

Navigating The Agency M&A Landscape with Andy Day

In this conversation, Andy Day shares his journey from the music industry to founding Capital A, an M&A advisory firm focused on marketing services. He discusses the challenges of business partnerships, his experiences with private equity, and the struggles he faced after exiting his first busi...

How Eric Pierre Saved His Client Over Half A Million Dollars Through Tax Planning
February 27, 2025
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00:26:0511.99 MB

How Eric Pierre Saved His Client Over Half A Million Dollars Through Tax Planning

summary In this conversation, Eric Pierre, CEO of Pierre Accounting, shares his journey from a corporate employee to a successful entrepreneur specializing in tax planning for high net worth individuals. He discusses the importance of tax mitigation strategies, his involvement in M&A deals, and...

The Freedom Point with Joe LoPresti of Arlington Wealth Management
February 20, 2025
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00:28:2213.03 MB

The Freedom Point with Joe LoPresti of Arlington Wealth Management

summary In this conversation, Joe Lopresti, founder of Arlington Wealth Management, discusses the unique financial needs of business owners, emphasizing the importance of planning for the future, particularly regarding exit strategies and achieving personal freedom. He introduces the concept of the...

Starting, Selling, Buying Back and Selling Frank PR Again with Graham Goodkind
February 12, 2025
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00:39:1418.01 MB

Starting, Selling, Buying Back and Selling Frank PR Again with Graham Goodkind

summary In this conversation, Graham Goodkind shares his journey from working in PR to founding Frank PR, discussing the challenges and triumphs of growing the agency, navigating acquisitions, and ultimately transitioning to employee ownership. He reflects on the lessons learned throughout his care...