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What if most entrepreneurs are selling their companies way too early and missing out on millions? In this episode, Nora Mitchell sits down with someone who cracked the code: a 29-year-old who built and sold three companies for over $50 million total. His playbook for timing exits and maximizing valuations will change how you think about building for acquisition. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why companies with documented systems sell for 20-40% higher multiples than owner-dependent businesses • The sweet spot for exits: most successful deals happen at $1-10 million ARR, not when companies are tiny or massive • How well-positioned SaaS companies can command 12x+ revenue multiples instead of the typical 4-8x range • The real timeline for exits: why 6-9 months from first contact to closing is standard for $5M+ deals 👤 Perfect for: curious listeners building businesses or considering entrepreneurship who want the unfiltered truth about exits. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Nora introduces the $50M exit story [01:30] Why most entrepreneurs sell too early [03:45] The documentation advantage that adds millions [06:00] Finding the perfect exit timing window [08:15] Structuring deals for maximum valuation [10:30] Red flags that kill acquisition deals Most business advice comes from people who never actually sold anything. This guest has done it three times before turning 30, and he's sharing the exact strategies that worked. You'll hear specific multiples, real deal structures, and the mistakes that cost entrepreneurs millions. Whether you're building your first company or thinking about your exit strategy, these insights could be worth serious money. The difference between a good exit and a great one often comes down to timing and positioning. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Operator on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: entrepreneurship, business exits, company valuation, startup acquisition, business building

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