Exit Smart: M&A Strategies, Buyer Types, and Building a Sellable Business with Jonathan Wilson

You don’t build a business to run it forever — you make it so someone wants to buy it.

In this episode of Scale to Exit, we sit down with Jonathan Wilson, a licensed investment banker, M&A advisor, and founder of Dubb Value Creation, to discuss preparing for a successful business exit.

We dive into:

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  Why every founder needs an exit strategy (even if you’re not selling tomorrow)

  
  


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  Jonathan’s journey from consulting to licensed dealmaker

  
  


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  The different types of buyers and what they’re looking for

  
  


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  Key differences between a broker-dealer and an investment banker

  
  


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  When and why stock vs. asset sales matter in the deal process

  
  

Whether you’re considering selling your business one day or want to build a more valuable one, this episode is packed with insights to help you think like a buyer and prepare like a pro.