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When the Founder Is the Rainmaker: How to Scale Without Losing the Spark
In many founder-led businesses, the founder isn’t just the leader—they’re also the best (and often only) rainmaker. They land the big deals. They have the trusted relationships. They know the pitch inside and out because they are the pitch.
It works—until it doesn’t.
As the business grows, this model creates a bottleneck. Every new opportunity depends on one and only person. And it’s the same person every time. But there’s a downside. When that person is also responsible for running the business, mentoring the team, and shaping the vision, something eventually gives.
5 Ways to Maximize Business Value for Selling a Business
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 — Today's blog is by guest blogger, Curt Cyliax. How can you boost your company’s short-term earnings while maximizing long-term value? After managing the purchase and sale of a number of companies, we’ve identified five primary drivers to maximize business value. If you’re a business owner who plans on selling a business or transfering your company in the future, you’ll want to know how you can maximize the value of your business, make it more attractive to potential buyers, and get top dollar for your business.