William Brown’s journey began with a simple $50 Word document offering trading advice. What started as a side hustle quickly evolved into a multi-million dollar online education business, eventually leading to a seven-figure exit.
On this week’s episode of Built to Sell Radio, William shares how he bootstrapped his way to success by leveraging customer feedback and a relentless focus on improvement. He never planned to create a business, let alone sell one, but as the orders kept coming in, he realized he was onto something big.
Here’s what you’ll learn in the episode:
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From Word Doc to Exit: How William transformed a basic document into a business acquirers couldn’t ignore
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Navigating Due Diligence: The hurdles William faced during the sale process and how he overcame them
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Team Dynamics: The risks and rewards of hiring close friends—and the lessons learned
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Mindset Shift: Why William ultimately decided to sell despite running a profitable company
William’s story is a reminder that even the simplest beginnings can lead to significant exits if you’re willing to adapt, listen to your customers, and think strategically about your business.
Learn how William turned a $50 idea into a seven-figure exit and how you can apply his insights to your own business journey.
Quote of the Week
“At the end of the day, I just wanted peace of mind—I wanted an empty head.”
– William Brown explaining why he sold his online education company.
Deals
Book4Time, Inc., a company that provides software for managing spas , was acquired by Agilysys, Inc. The acquisition, made entirely in cash, cost Agilysys approximately $150 million USD. With Book4Time’s revenue at about $24 million, the purchase price was set at a multiple of 6.25 times its revenue. Agilysys offers software solutions and services for the hospitality industry.
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