Grow and Build-to-Sale: an Investment Banker's View, with Brent Rippe

The Third Growth Option with Benno Duenkelsbuehler and Guests

Are you looking for a Third Growth Option ℠ ?

You've spent years building your business, pouring every ounce of your energy into fostering its growth. But, it's time to move on. The decision to sell your business is a significant one, and it's crucial to understand the journey you're about to embark on. In this candid conversation with Brent Rippe, partner at RKCA, an investment banking firm in Cincinnati, OH, we delve into the intricate M&A process. From pre-planning to navigating the market, Brent guides us through the complex terrain of business transition.
Learn from Brent's detailed description of the build-to-sale process. He streamlines the path for owners and stakeholders to attain their objectives, breaking down the multi-step and multi-year process in preparation for a successful sale, and the importance of clarity in decision-making for optimal valuation.
We wrap up with an inspiring story of a business merger that resulted in a nine-figure outcome, a testament to the power of transparency and stakeholder involvement in facilitating a prosperous merger. Brent's insights are a treasure trove for business leaders and entrepreneurs.
This episode helps to demystify the process of selling a business and provides a roadmap for those considering the leap to a successful business transition.

Always growing.
Benno Duenkelsbuehler

CEO & Chief Sherpa of (re)ALIGN

[email protected]

Capíttulos

1. Sale Process in M&A (00:00:00)

2. Navigating the Business Transition Process (00:08:19)

3. Preparing for and Navigating the Market (00:19:29)

4. Successful Business Merger and Financial Outcome (00:24:47)

5. Pearls of Wisdom in Growth-Related Topics (00:31:27)