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Exit Right: Planning Your Business Sale Without Losing Value
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Exit Right: Planning Your Business Sale Without Losing Value

The Liquid Lunch Project Podcast | Episode 191

Think M&A is just for billion-dollar deals? Think again. Your local landscaper might be the next acquisition success story.

In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew and Luigi sit down with Scott Bushkie, CEO and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services. They dive into the world of small business mergers and acquisitions (M&A), breaking down how small and medium businesses can leverage the same strategies used by Fortune 500 giants. From avoiding the pitfalls of "one-more-year-itis" to understanding how to scale through acquisitions, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world examples tailored to business owners.

Who is Scott?

Scott Bushkie is a leading M&A advisor and the CEO of Cornerstone Business Services. With over 23 years of experience, Scott has guided countless business owners through the complexities of selling and acquiring businesses. He's also the author of Finish Strong: Sell Your Business on Your Terms and a recognized expert in the art of creating value through strategic exits.

Here’s what we’re covering:

  • Why small business M&A is booming, and what that means for you.

  • The top three mistakes small business owners make when preparing to sell.

  • Scott’s step-by-step guide to maximizing business value before a sale.

  • The emotional side of selling: how to separate your identity from your business.

  • Real-life success stories and cautionary tales from the M&A world.

  • Why you shouldn’t wait until burnout to consider selling your business.

Ready to take the next step in your business journey? Tune in now and learn how to navigate the world of M&A like a pro.

Favorite Quote:

“Most business owners don't know what they don't know. They only go through this process once. If they do it right, things can be really good for them…unfortunately, so many of them do it wrong.”

Connect with Scott:

➡️https://www.cornerstone-business.com/
➡️Get his book on Amazon: Finish Strong: Sell Your Business On Your Terms https://shorturl.at/dJs3c

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After decades of experience on Wall Street, in finance and building teams of all sizes in multiple industries, Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca have a world-class understanding of what it takes to scale (and fund) a successful business. They are here to share a No-BS approach to what is involved in growing an empire.
A note before you go any further: This show is only for those who want to grow.
Every episode of this podcast is going to lay out actionable advice for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to grow their business. We have fun here - but the fact remains that everything you want is on the other side of something difficult. This show will help you get to that other side.