Month: July 2023
From Leading a Company to Mentoring Others with Brian Gale (Ep. 17)

From Leading a Company to Mentoring Others with Brian Gale (Ep. 17)

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Reading about exit planning can only take you so far. How has your business grown in the past few years? How will your exit impact future growth? What should you look for in an advisor?

Learning from someone who has experienced exit planning firsthand can grant new insight into opportunities in the future.

In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Brian Gale, a business consultant and investor, on his experience as an entrepreneur and his transition out of the business. Brian provides insight into the exit planning process, from the transition to a new career to the business considerations owners should know.

Brian discusses: 

  • His journey as an entrepreneur, business owner, investor and consultant
  • Why consolidations have increased within the business world and how they impact business planning
  • His advice for business owners looking to exit their business on top
  • And more

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Brian Gale is a proven leader with an 18-year track record of building businesses, improving profitability, driving growth, and developing teams; 14 years as owner, CEO and Board Chair. Brian understands and uses the levers that impact business results – solid strategy, devoted people, positive culture, loyal customers, and financial stewardship. He has a record of success across the entire enterprise life cycle – visioning, early stage, capital raising, high growth, M&A, sustaining, revitalization, and turnaround. He is personable and trusted, respectful and respected; equally at ease with board members, shareholders, peers, colleagues, and associates. Brian has a strong background in finance and strategy, coupled with an ability to lead and deliver results, he ensures a similar approach and outcomes in the future.

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What’s the Value of Your Business? with Michael Carter, Founder and CEO of BizEquity (Ep. 16)

What’s the Value of Your Business? with Michael Carter, Founder and CEO of BizEquity (Ep. 16)

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No matter how successful a business owner is, almost all stumble on the question of the value of their business. How do you determine that number? And how can you increase that number?

In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Michael Carter, CEO of BizEquity, on his experience and growth as an entrepreneur and business owner. Michael shares the lessons he has learned in building a financially successful business with growth opportunities for the future.

Michael discusses: 

  • His journey to becoming one of the top 100 financial technology leaders globally
  • How businesses can focus on creating value in the market as a business
  • The different types of evaluation strategies to determine a businesses value
  • His advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to create and grow their businesses 
  • And more

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After years working for legendary tech investor Pete Musser, Mike founded and is CEO of BizEquity. Mike has over 15 years in enterprise software and technology services and has founded three software companies. Mike was the CMO of a publicly traded billion-dollar Internet company and has been called one of the top 100 people globally in fintech.

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