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Podcast: Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Episode: Ep. 683 – Selling Smart: Growth, Sustainability, and Exit Strategy with Nick Bartolo (Founder, Essential Partners) *Repaired Audio
Description: In this episode, Caleb sits down with Nick Bartolo, founder of Essential Partners, to discuss what business owners need to consider when thinking about selling their company. Nick breaks down: The decision to sell and conducting a "possible path analysis" — evaluating revenue, EBITDA, and overall business valuation. Thinking beyond the sale price — retirement planning, ensuring your investments can support your lifestyle, and avoiding poor tax advice. He also covers: Optimizing growth, margins, and return on capital Building a business that is sustainable and not dependent on the owner Understanding the broader industry landscape The impo...