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Nov. 23, 2024

Private Equity 101: Understanding the Deal Process

If you’ve watched my video on why you should consider selling your business to Private Equity, that probably made you curious about what goes on behind the scenes of a multi-million dollar private equity deal. In this video, I break down how deals are structured and why execution is key…

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Nov. 19, 2024

Thinking of Selling Your Business? Here’s Why Private Equity is the Ideal Buyer

Welcome to Part 5 of my series: How To Sell Your Business To Private Equity Reaching the point where you can sell your business is no small feat. After years of hard work, you’ve grown your business to a place where selling is not just on the table, but instead…

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Nov. 14, 2024

$6 Trillion Private Equity Boom: How to Position Your Business For Success | Ebook Series Pt 4

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘Private Equity’? Is it big firms like KKR? Blackstone? The Carlyle Group? There are many types of PE funds and different funds have different appetites. This video is part of a series from my book How To Sell Your Book to…

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Nov. 10, 2024

The Difference Between Venture Capital and Private Equity: The Current State of M&A

Welcome to Part 3 Of my Ebook: How To Sell Your Business to Private Equity. https://amzn.to/4fF51IB Despite economic uncertainties, M&A activity remains robust globally, in all segments of the market. However, remember that regional differences play a role. While North America and Europe maintain their lead, emerging markets in Asia…

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Nov. 6, 2024

The Good The Bad and The Future of Private Equity

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘Private Equity’? Is it big firms like KKR? Blackstone? The Carlyle Group? There are many types of PE funds and different funds have different appetites. This video is part of a series from my book How To Sell Your Book to…

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Nov. 1, 2024

Business Owners Who Don’t Invest In Sales and Marketing? #privateequity

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Oct. 30, 2024

The Four Pillars Of Success in Business

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Oct. 30, 2024

From Basement Beginnings to Business Empire | Gregory Gragg of Blue Chair, Kansas City

Gregory Gragg, CEO of Blue Chair, shares his journey from basement startup to growing multiple businesses, revealing lessons on delegation and resilience. He shares his remarkable story of building a business empire from humble beginnings, highlighting the importance of resilience, adaptability, and a never-give-up attitude. We unpack the key lessons…

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Oct. 26, 2024

How Much Should Business Owners Be Involved In The Business? #privateequity #entrepreneur

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Oct. 25, 2024

One Of The Biggest Business Mistakes That Cause Businesses To Fail | Private Equity

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Oct. 25, 2024

Private Equity Founder Reveals Why Over 50% Of Businesses Fail (3 BIGGEST MISTAKES)

Did you know that over 50% of Businesses Fail within 5 years? Let's face it - running a business is hard. Running a successful business for is even harder. But why is that? There are many things that could go wrong and while there are a lot of external factors…

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Oct. 18, 2024

7 Hidden Inefficiencies That Could Be Costing You In Business - How Process Improvement Works

If you don’t think making improvements in your business is important, then this probably isn’t the video or channel for you. When thinking about process improvement, what is the goal though? Not to split hairs on vernacular but my view is that the goal for any process improvement initiative should…

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Oct. 7, 2024

Private Equity Founder's Guide to Business Leadership

Leadership is the ability to inspire, guide, and influence a team toward achieving common goals while navigating challenges with vision and resilience. Effective leaders foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and trust, empowering others to take ownership of their roles and contribute to the company's success. They balance strategic thinking…

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Oct. 5, 2024

PRIVATE EQUITY Founder Shares Top Secrets for Buying and Building a Successful Small Business

Whether you're looking to become a business owner or are a seasoned entrepreneur, this video is for you. As a Private Equity founder, I share topics such as: 00:00 Don't Start A Business! 00:25 How To Use an SBA Loan To Buy A Business 05:08 The Internet Fake Guru Trap…

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Sept. 23, 2024

What's Your Business REALLY Worth? A Private Equity Founder's Guide To Business Valuation

What is one aspect of valuation that actually pisses off some buyers? Stay tuned to find out. I am Nick McLean and while I am the most boring guy in private equity, I am not an internet guru that rents Lamborghinis and Ferraris to make everything think I am rich.…

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Sept. 18, 2024

What Makes a Great Business Leader? 7 Leadership Principles For Growth Leaders - McKinsey Article

I recently came across this research on leadership and growth, which I found really interesting. This article, about the beliefs and behaviors that define growth leaders, resonated with me, as it aligns with many principles I've applied in my own journey. I am one of the founders of Four Pillars…

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Sept. 11, 2024

Private Equity Founder Exposes The World of Internet Business Gurus | Fake Guru Psychological Tricks

Believe it or not, you should not believe everything you read/see on the internet. As a Private Equity Founder and Entrepeneur for over 20 years, I find the world of Internet Business gurus fascinating to say the least. These are "entrepreneurs" whose primary way of making money is to tell…

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Sept. 10, 2024

Selling Your Business Might Take Longer Than You Think! #privateequity

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Sept. 6, 2024

What Happens After You Sell Your Business?

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Aug. 31, 2024

The Difficulty of Letting Go Even After Selling a Business | Private Equity

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Aug. 29, 2024

The Only 2 Types of Businesses According to Mark Cuban | AI Taking Over

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Aug. 24, 2024

What Motivates Most Entrepreneurs to Start A Business? #privateequity

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Aug. 23, 2024

Should I Hire an Investment Banker or Business Broker? | How To Sell Your Business To Private Equity

The right advisor can make or break your deal. If you’re ready to sell your business but unsure who to trust, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome back to the series from my book - How to Sell Your Business to Private Equity. My Name is Nick Mclean and…

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Aug. 20, 2024

How Many Business Owners Are Actually Successful? Private Equity

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