LIVE CASE STUDIES: Answering the Buy or Build Question, Real Time, Real Answers

About this episode

The episode explores the decision-making process of business owners considering whether to sell or continue building their company through real-world case studies.

When business owners face the pivotal question of whether to sell or continue building their company, the answers are rarely straightforward. The Utah chapter of Exit Planners (EPI) takes you inside this crucial decision-making process through two compelling real-world case studies that illuminate the complexities of business transitions. A rapidly growing software company valued at $31 million stands at the crossroads: cash out now or double down on growth? With 30% of revenue tied to a sin...

People in this episode

Host: Rick J. Krebs

Topics covered

• business transitions
• case studies
• buy or build decision
• entrepreneurship
• company valuation

Keywords

• business owners
• sell or build
• case studies
• business transitions
• company valuation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Utah chapter of Exit Planners

Products: software company

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