Turning a $50 Word Doc into a 7-Figure Exit
“William Brown started out with a $50 Word Doc offering trading advice to building his company to a highly valuable company,” shares Sam Thompson a Minneapolis business broker and the president of M&A firm Transitions In Business. “This episode will share how you can structure a business for a smooth and profitable exit.”
This week on Built to Sell Radio, William Brown shares his remarkable journey from selling a $50 Word document offering trading advice to building a multi-million dollar online education business that attracted serious interest from acquirers. Based in Dubai, William’s story is a testament to how a simple, bootstrapped start can evolve into a highly valuable and sellable business.
Listeners will discover how to:
- Identify and enhance key drivers that increase a company’s value.
- Navigate the due diligence process to avoid deal-killing surprises.
- Structure a business for a smooth and profitable exit.
- Leverage customer relationships to attract potential buyers.
William’s ability to continuously refine his product based on customer feedback and strategically grow his business through webinars and paid ads ultimately led to a lucrative exit that allowed him to walk away on his terms.