{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Culture By Design","title":"13. What Makes a Business Truly Valuable? Angie Scheribel on Culture, Retention, and Legacy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2184,"description":"\nWhat makes a business valuable? Many owners assume it's revenue, growth, or years in operation. But according to business broker and M&A advisor Angie Scheribel, the factors that drive business value are often the same factors that create a healthier, stronger company in the first place.\nIn this episode, I sit down with Angie to explore what buyers actually look for when evaluating a business, why owner dependency can dramatically impact value, and how culture, retention, leadership, and systems all contribute to a company's long-term worth. Angie also shares a few stories about businesses that had real heart–and one that didn’t–and how that impacted their ability to sell.\nAngie Scheribel combines strategic mergers and acquisitions experience, an MBA, and bilingual fluency to help business owners across industries plan and execute successful exits. Known for her empathy and disciplined process, she consistently drives strong outcomes for her clients.\nWhether you're planning to sell your business someday or simply want to build a company that can thrive beyond you, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what makes a business truly valuable.\nListen to the full episode to hear:What buyers really look for when evaluating a businessHow culture and employee retention affect business valueThe hidden risks of owner dependencyWhy every business owner should think about building a sellable business even if they never plan to sellHow legacy-minded leaders create companies that can thrive long after they're gone\nLearn More About Angie Scheribel:Transworld Business Advisors of ColoradoConnect on LinkedIn\nLearn More About Heather Smith:Talent Elevated\nResources:Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Daniel H. Pink","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jbgvHHJzRNhcIc7hI5Vcrmp4HTCPFWR769bAFcRG9ug/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hN2Fm/OWM1MzUzMTNhMDM3/YzJiNTZlYWEwZjdj/NzFlYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}