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“Nobody buys from somebody they don't like or trust.” - John Martinka
“An owner or CEO needs to reduce their dependency. The less they do, the better. Buyers want a team, not a business with one or two people who do everything important.” - John Martinka
In this episode of The People Dividend Podcast, host Mike Horn engages with John Martinka, known as the Escape Artist, to discuss the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the importance of people in business transactions, and insights from his new book, 'Exit with Style, Grace, and More Money.' John shares his experiences in helping small business owners navigate the complexities of selling their businesses, emphasizing the critical role of relationships and effective leadership in achieving successful exits.
Key Points:
Reducing dependency on the owner increases business value.
Leadership should focus on strategy, not day-to-day tasks.
Training and delegation are vital for business continuity.
Links:
Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin
Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com
Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/,
LinkedIn Mike’s Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/,
Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike
Learn More about John Martinka
www.martinkaconsulting.com
www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos
www.GDDpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Linkedin.com/in/johnmartinka
183 episoder
“Nobody buys from somebody they don't like or trust.” - John Martinka
“An owner or CEO needs to reduce their dependency. The less they do, the better. Buyers want a team, not a business with one or two people who do everything important.” - John Martinka
In this episode of The People Dividend Podcast, host Mike Horn engages with John Martinka, known as the Escape Artist, to discuss the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the importance of people in business transactions, and insights from his new book, 'Exit with Style, Grace, and More Money.' John shares his experiences in helping small business owners navigate the complexities of selling their businesses, emphasizing the critical role of relationships and effective leadership in achieving successful exits.
Key Points:
Reducing dependency on the owner increases business value.
Leadership should focus on strategy, not day-to-day tasks.
Training and delegation are vital for business continuity.
Links:
Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin
Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com
Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/,
LinkedIn Mike’s Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/,
Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike
Learn More about John Martinka
www.martinkaconsulting.com
www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos
www.GDDpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Linkedin.com/in/johnmartinka
183 episoder
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