This week’s episode of Built to Sell Radio features James Ashford, founder of GoProposal, in an After the Deal episode.
The After the Deal series explores what life is like for founders after they’ve sold their business. These episodes dive into the emotional, financial, and personal challenges of life post-exit as well as the opportunities and transformative possibilities that come when work becomes a choice, not a requirement.
James shares what it’s really like to sell a business for eight figures, from the unexpected emotional toll to the incredible opportunities that followed.
You’ll learn:
- Why James told his team, “This business is built to sell,” on their first day.
- Why he printed his logo with “A Sage Company” years before the deal.
- The surprising mindset shift that left James questioning his success.
- Why sudden wealth creates new problems—and how to navigate them.
- How bureaucracy quietly dismantled one of GoProposal’s greatest assets.
- The unexpected realization that helped James find purpose after the sale.
James’s story offers a raw, unfiltered look at the highs and lows of selling a business and is packed with lessons for anyone considering their own exit strategy.
Quote of the Week
“I thought I was chasing financial freedom, but I was really chasing purpose.”
James Ashford on redefining success post-sale.
Deals
Consolidated Mechanical, Inc. (CMI), a provider of mechanical, millwright, steel fabrication, plumbing construction, maintenance, and outage services for industrial process systems, has been acquired by Limbach Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LMB) for $23 million. The company is expected to contribute $23 million in annualized revenue and $4 million in EBITDA beginning in 2025. The acquisition price reflects an EBITDA multiple of approximately 5.75 times.
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