About this episode

This episode explores what buyers look for in a business and how owners can prepare for a successful exit.

Selling your business is often seen as the finish line. But in reality, the value of your business is shaped years before a buyer ever comes to the table. Many business owners assume a profitable business will naturally command a high valuation. Yet buyers are looking beyond today's profits. They want to know whether the business can continue to thrive without its founder, whether its operations are resilient, and whether future growth is sustainable. In this episode, Jerome , our Associate Director of Business Exit, and Ray, our Senior Client Adviser, explore what buyers are really looking for, the common mistakes business owners make, and how to prepare for an exit long before it's on the horizon. Music courtesy of ItsWatR. The host of this episode, Ray Zheng , is a Senior Client Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia. Did you know that our Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm. Mentioned in this episode: Get Our Money Wisdom II Book Today! Some long-time listeners might know that the…

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Hosts: Ray, Ray Zheng

Guest: Jerome

Topics covered

• business exit planning
• business valuation
• sustainable growth
• preparing for exit
• common mistakes

Keywords

• business exit
• valuation
• sustainable growth
• business operations
• preparation

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Organizations: Providend, ItsWatR, Chris

Books & works: Money Wisdom II: More Simple Truths for Financial Wellness

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