In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, Jim Lindstrom discusses how he acquired BuzzWord, a company specializing in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting. Lindstrom explains how he built a killer culture by transforming contractors into full-time employees and incentivizing them with a two-part profit-sharing scheme focused on cash flow and EBITDA, setting the business up for future sale.
In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, you discover how to:
Identify acquisition opportunities and assess their growth potential
Retain key talent and transition contractors into long-term employees
Implement an innovative two-part profit-sharing plan that incentivizes both cash flow and EBITDA
Build a business to position it for a profitable sale
Manage the risks and rewards of relying on contractor-based teams
Lindstrom's experience highlights the strategy behind buying, building, and preparing a business for future sale.
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Video: Built to Flip: How to Buy, Build, and Sell a Business with Jim Lindstrom
Mark Hartmann is a three-time Inc 500|5000 CEO with a rich sales, operations, and leadership background in the insurance, financial services, and healthcare sectors. With extensive experience growing and selling his own businesses, Mark leverages his expertise to help owners grow and sell businesses valued at $1M —$25M. He’s earned a Master of Business Administration from Eastern University, a master of science degree in organizational change management from St. Elizabeth University, and a graduate certificate in executive coaching from Columbia University. Mark’s professional certifications include Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Certified Value Builder (CVB).