The (Overlooked) Perk of Being a Founder | Built to Sell News
June 4, 2025
There are plenty of downsides to being a founder: no safety net, personal guarantees, and the weight of the business
There are plenty of downsides to being a founder: no safety net, personal guarantees, and the weight of the business
Private equity is the most likely buyer for your business. Some firms do a great job honoring the legacy of
FX Design Group built the sets you see behind TV anchors and sports commentators. After 30 years of running the
Just last week, we featured Greg Alexander, who sold his 30-employee consulting firm, SBI, for $162 million. It was a
When Greg Alexander sold his 30-employee consulting firm for $162 million, it raised eyebrows across the services world. Consulting businesses
What if the best acquirer for your business doesn’t care that it’s in a “dying” industry? Jon Pole has acquired
If you’ve ever lost your car keys and turned to a locksmith, chances are the replacement came from Sean McAuliffe’s
This edition is brought to you by: If you’ve ever been approached by a buyer claiming to have capital lined
Garren Hilow started Abveris with no cash, a 16% stock option, and a co-founder who controlled everything. After years of
Most entrepreneurs focus on how to sell their business. But what happens after the check clears? Michael Sonnenfeldt sold two
A new class of buyers is emerging—trained at Harvard Business School and other top MBA programs to acquire small businesses
Rob Walling has started, built, and sold multiple companies. As an investor and conference organizer, he’s seen hundreds of founders
There are plenty of downsides to being a founder: no safety net, personal guarantees, and the weight of the business
Private equity is the most likely buyer for your business. Some firms do a great job honoring the legacy of
FX Design Group built the sets you see behind TV anchors and sports commentators. After 30 years of running the
Just last week, we featured Greg Alexander, who sold his 30-employee consulting firm, SBI, for $162 million. It was a
When Greg Alexander sold his 30-employee consulting firm for $162 million, it raised eyebrows across the services world. Consulting businesses
What if the best acquirer for your business doesn’t care that it’s in a “dying” industry? Jon Pole has acquired
If you’ve ever lost your car keys and turned to a locksmith, chances are the replacement came from Sean McAuliffe’s
This edition is brought to you by: If you’ve ever been approached by a buyer claiming to have capital lined
Garren Hilow started Abveris with no cash, a 16% stock option, and a co-founder who controlled everything. After years of
Most entrepreneurs focus on how to sell their business. But what happens after the check clears? Michael Sonnenfeldt sold two
A new class of buyers is emerging—trained at Harvard Business School and other top MBA programs to acquire small businesses
Rob Walling has started, built, and sold multiple companies. As an investor and conference organizer, he’s seen hundreds of founders
