Show notes: About AceFinancing the first acquisitionGrowing the businessDeciding not to SellThe Private Equity WorldFund structuresOnline versus OfflineAcquisition lessons and their effectsFund management and the skill set requiredContacting Ace:Email: [email protected] in this episode:Cool Wall StreetAmeritradeSuntrust bankOpenrooms.comArticle/Transcript: We are live today on Truth About Exits I have my good friend Ace Chapman on the line. Now if you […]
TAE EP 9: From Exit To Launching Two Startups
Summary: From NASA to launching Two startups, Coran talks to Raymond about his journey from the space program to being apart of not one but two rapidly growing startups. Having also been a part of an acquisition by one of the leading investment banks in the USA.Show notes:About RaymondWorking for NASAAcquisition by Goldman SachsWriting down and […]
TAE EP 8: Asking The Right Questions Can Make You Millions
Summary: Coran talks with Nate about selling his Amazon FBA business after its rapid growth to becoming an investor and making sure his team was looked after in the process. They also dig into life after the sale and its meaning.Show notes:The beginning of the journeyAsking the right questionsGrowing the businessDeal structureBecoming an InvestorEntrepreneurial fireCreating and […]
TAE EP 7: 20 Years and $2.8B in Deals
Mark Sancrant is an M&A professional with a 20 year history in the industry. It wouldn’t be an understatement to say this guy is a powerhouse of information and knows his stuff. On this episode he discusses the difference between raising debt and raising equity and why he has a passion for working with entrepreneurs.
TAE EP 6: The Decision NOT To exit
What happens when you list your Amazon business for sale and then change your mind? This is what happened to Mark Brenwall, our guest on episode 6. Hear what motivated Mark to sell his business initially and what led him to make the decision to keep his business even after receiving what we both described as “the perfect offer”. Mark also shares his experience on how he chose a broker and some great questions you can ask when choosing your advisor.
TAE EP 5: The 302 Day German Exit
Leon Hendrix, one of our former clients, joins me on the podcast to talk about his exit from his Germany based Amazon business. Hear Leon share in depth details on the exit process and what his advice is on getting through a difficult transfer.