In this episode of The Risepreneur Podcast, John duHadway, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 30 years of experience, shares insights from his journey of building and exiting four successful businesses, ranging from $50 million to $2.5 billion. John discusses his strategic approach to scaling companies, the importance of core values, navigating mergers and acquisitions, and planning successful exits. He also highlights how smaller businesses can prepare for significant transactions and the benefits of fractional CFO services. Key Takeaways: Planning for Exits: Successful business exits require detailed planning, from valuation to buyer relations. Core Values Matter: Strong company culture and alignment with core values are essential for long-term success. Fractional CFOs: Smaller businesses can leverage fractional CFO services to optimize financials and prepare for major transitions. Don’t miss these valuable insights on growing, scaling, and exiting your business! 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Meet John duHadway: Entrepreneur and Investor 00:44 John's Early Entrepreneurial Journey 01:27 The Value of College Education 02:54 Corporate Experience and Financial Acumen 04:22 John's First Business Exits 07:01 Building and Selling Companies 14:04 Core Values and Company Culture 18:33 Navigating Business Exits and Transitions 31:54 Integration Process and HR Considerations 33:07 Private Equity vs. Bank Funding 34:33 Exit Strategies and Planning 35:56 Creating Value for Potential Buyers 37:38 Understanding Business Valuation 39:49 Operational Efficiency and Sales 52:47 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 54:05 Role of a Fractional CFO ———————— 7 DEADLY BUSINESS EXIT MISTAKES YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SELLING Make sure you are not making these costly mistakes and let years of hard work go to waste. Download our free eBook now to protect your financial future. https://secure.idealexitplan.com/7-business-exit-mistakes?am_id=1002 ———————— Connect John duHadway through these platforms ✉️Email: john@duhadwayllc.com 🌐Website: www.duhadwayllc.com 💬Linkedin: www.duhadwayllc.com 🗸 Twitter: : https://twitter.com/duhadway #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ExitingBusiness #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessStrategy #CoreValues #FractionalCFO #BusinessExitStrategy #PrivateEquity #BusinessScaling #SmallBusinessGrowth #BusinessSuccess #InvestmentStrategy #Risepreneur #LeadershipInsights #CFOservices #CompanyCulture