7: Exploring Your Options

In this episode of M&A University, host Jacob Orosz and expert Jim Evanger dive deep into the critical decision-making process for business owners exploring growth and exit strategies. They break down four key options: growing your business through self-funding or external capital, maintaining a cash cow business, pursuing a merger, or executing an outright sale. Jim provides invaluable insights into private equity tools, financing mechanisms, and strategic considerations that can help entrepreneurs maximize their company’s value and align their business goals with personal objectives. Whether you’re looking to expand, partially exit, or sell your business, this episode offers a comprehensive roadmap for navigating complex business transitions.

Additional Information

• Topics Covered
  • Exploring Growth Options for Businesses [0:02]
  • Debt Financing and Its Implications [4:34]
  • Equity Options: Venture Capital and Angel Capital [8:16]
  • Growth Equity: A Suitable Option for Middle Market Businesses [11:44]
  • The Private Equity Toolkit [15:58]
  • Sales and Growth Drivers in Private Equity [18:52]
  • The Cash Cow Exit Strategy [22:01]
  • Mergers: A Rare Option in the Middle Market [25:34]
  • Outright Sale: Selling 100% vs. Less Than 100% [26:40]
  • Framework for Decision-Making [34:22]
• Helpful Resources
  • Can I Sell My Business for All Cash?
  • M&A Basics | Can I Sell Part of My Business?
  • M&A Talk Episode: How to Unlock Equity and Debt Financing