Build a Business You Can Sell w. Shawn Flynn
About this episode
Bunny Young interviews Shawn Flynn about building a business that can be sold, focusing on exit strategies and company valuation.
Most entrepreneurs start businesses with one goal: freedom. But somewhere along the way, those companies end up completely depending on them. And the result is a business that can't scale without the founder, and therefore, a business that can't be sold. In this episode of the Yes, And! Podcast, Bunny talks with investment banker and The Silicon Valley Podcast host Shawn Flynn to talk about what it actually takes to build a company that can be sold. Drawing from years in mergers and acquisitions, venture ecosystems, and startup incubation, Shawn shares why founders should start thinking about their exit from day one. Together, in this episode, they cover: Why every founder should build their business with a potential exit in mind What makes a company attractive to buyers The difference between businesses that scale and businesses that trap their owners How intellectual property, systems, and revenue streams impact valuation The biggest mistake coaches and consultants make when trying to sell their companies Bunny also shares stories from her own entrepreneurial journey, including selling business assets, structuring deals, and why she learned the hard way that becoming an…
People in this episode
Host: Bunny Young
Guest: Shawn Flynn
Topics covered
- business exit strategy
- entrepreneurship
- company valuation
- scalable business models
- intellectual property
- mergers and acquisitions
Keywords
- entrepreneurship
- business sale
- exit strategy
- company valuation
- scalable business
- intellectual property
- mergers and acquisitions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Silicon Valley Podcast
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