Friendships, Earn-Outs, and Partnership BreakdownsHave you ever thought about going into business with a good friend? Steve Grace did—and he doesn’t recommend it. For as many times as we’ve heard a partnership success story, Steve’s experience proves that there’s always an exception to the rule.In this episode, we’ll cover how Steve first got into business—and how he ended up partnering with a good colleague and ...

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Shaping the Story Behind Your Sale: Matt AldertonWant a great piece of advice? If you’re planning to close up shop or sell—don’t say a word. That’s the advice our next guest Matt Alderton has for those who are prepared to exit—and as a serial entrepreneur, we think Matt’s one mover and shaker you’ll want to listen to.Great at spotting gaps in the market and finding ...

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Why You Should Not Tie Earn-Out to PerformanceHow many franchises does it take to topple a person over? For Tina Tower--it was anything more than 20.Once Australia’s youngest female franchisee, Tina’s booming success licensing her innovative children’s tutoring and education centres led to an Australian-wide network of privately owned offices and stores. True to the old adage “be careful what you wish for”, Tina’s intention ...

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Duplication: How to Grow Your Time and MoneyWhat would it be like to live your twenties again? Ask Scotty Schindler--he’s doing just that. A born and bred people person, Scotty’s background in computers and insurance led him to the most unlikely conclusion--it wasn’t about what he was selling, it was the strength of his listening skills and team.Trying not one, not two, but six times ...

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