Justin Goodbread is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and business coach with over 30 years of experience in scaling and exiting successful businesses. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at just 15, Justin learned early the transformative power of business ownership and financial independence. His impressive track record includes selling his last business for over $10 million within just 49 months, marking him as a top-tier expert in the business community.

Justin's expertise is particularly valuable for seasoned business owners, especially those in service industries with annual revenues exceeding $500,000. He excels in helping these entrepreneurs break through growth barriers and prepare for lucrative exits. His strategic guidance focuses on enhancing business value and making companies appealing to potential buyers. Justin addresses critical issues like feeling trapped in one's business and navigating transitions, offering actionable solutions for accelerated growth and successful exits.

Key themes included:

1. Business Transaction Trends

2. Exit Strategy Planning

3. Hiring Challenges

4. Documentation and Systems

5. Business Value Improvement

6. Entrepreneurial Transition

7. Coaching and Mentorship

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Justin's Website: https://www.justingoodbread.com/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingoodbread/

Justin's X: https://x.com/justingoodbread

Justin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@justingoodbread

Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justingoodbread/

Justin's Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/justingoodbread

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With over 21 years of experience as a CEO, Adam Coffey has led three major companies under private equity sponsors, mastering turnarounds and acquisitions. He's an author of bestselling books, like The Exit Strategy Playbook, and brings his wealth of experience to his consulting practice, guiding numerous entrepreneurs towards successful exits. Beyond his professional achievements, Adam cherishes personal growth and work-life balance, offering invaluable advice on building strong company cultures and meaningful connections.

"My worst payday ever in the world of private Equity was a 2x multiple of invested capital. However, my best payday ever was 11 times multiple of invested capital."

Key themes included:

1. Private Equity Practices: Buying and selling companies.

2. Business Integration: Aggregating smaller companies.

3. Entrepreneurial Growth: Buy-and-build model.

4. M&A Strategy: Multiple arbitrage and due diligence.

5. Private Equity Dynamics: Investment periods and paydays.

6. Continuous Learning: Personal and professional development.

7. Company Culture: Attracting and retaining talent.

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Adam's Website: http://www.ceoadvisoryguru.com/

Adam's LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/adamecoffey/

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Seth Damski, the visionary behind Old City Investment Partners, curated an extraordinary event – the "Alpha on the Delta" conference. This wasn't your run-of-the-mill finance gathering; picture engaging discussions during the day and epic performances by The Rolling Stones at night. Quite a unique experience, right?

"So if we're really doing our job right, you know, we've gotten to know our investors, you know, really well. Often over the course of years, if not decades."

Key themes included:

1. Effective fund manager attributes

2. Importance of due diligence

3. Seth Damski's career journey

4. Old City's investment strategy

5. Role of placement agents

6. Investor-manager relationship building

7. Alpha on the Delta conference

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Seth's Website: www.alphaonthedelta.com

Seth's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-damski-6833b11/

Old City Investment Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/company/old-city-investment-partners/

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