Business Owners Unfiltered
Listen to real stories from real founders navigating one of life's biggest decisions: selling their business.
Most business owners only exit once or twice in their lifetime, but the process is filled with uncertainty. Hosted by the team at BestBonobos, the AI-powered platform to help you sell your business yourself, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens when founders decide to sell. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs who've either been through it- the mistakes they wish they'd avoided, the surprises along the way, and the lessons they'd share with their past selves- or have valuable insights about the process.
Whether you're years away from selling, actively exploring your options, or just curious about the exit journey, here on the Business Owners Unfiltered podcast, you'll find practical education and the human side of business exits that no one talks about.
If you're interested in using BestBonobos, check out our website. Start your exit journey today with a free valuation for your company: https://bestbonobos.com/find-out-what-your-company-is-really-worth/?utm_source=BusinessOwnersUnfiltered&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=BOU
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This episode is brought to you by BestBonobos, the AI-powered platform to help you sell your business yourself.
Today, we spoke with Elias Crum, co-founder of BestBonobos.
Discover how he began a new venture aimed at empowering small business owners after realizing the unfairness of the status quo. Elias reveals the secrets to preparing your business for a successful sale, using innovative AI tools to simplify the process. Learn how to accurately value your company, create compelling sales materials, and navigate the emotional aspects of selling your life's work.
Timestamps:00:00 - Who is Elias Crum and why you should listen02:10 - The power of early preparation before selling05:28 - The hidden costs brokers charge and how to beat them12:00 - How AI is transforming small business valuation17:39 - The end-to-end process for selling your business yourself20:49 - Avoiding the lowball trap with proper data preparation25:40 - Addressing AI skepticism and ensuring accuracy in valuations29:43 - Why Atlanta was chosen for the launch of Best Bonobos33:12 - The partnership story with Sebastian and market gaps filled39:00 - The bold message: Start preparing today for a better tomorrow
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