
Why Sell to Private Equity: Former Guest Has an Exit
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Taylor Wallace & Tyler O'Connor return to discuss selling to private equity & the painful reality of managing people.
Topics in Taylor’s interview:
- Evaluating the risk/reward of selling to private equity
- Selling to private equity but not exiting
- Good PE vs. bad PE
- Transition to a corporate structure
- Comparing outcomes with tech startups
References and how to contact Taylor:
- Taylor Wallace’s original Acquiring Minds interview: Buying Doggy Daycares After 10 Years in Tech
Topics in Tyler’s interview:
- Comparing his military service with business ownership
- Unexpected hospitality aspect of the business
- Being both CEO and the sales department
- Delegating more to his general manager
- Working capital in a seasonal business
References and how to contact Tyler:
- Tyler O’Connor’s original Acquiring Minds interview: Using $100k to Buy a 7-Figure Dream Business
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- Bird Golf Academy
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