The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs

Andy Maher, founding partner of Endeavour, shares his career journey and the work his firm does in business advisory and M&A. He discusses the partnerships between Endeavour and Green and Purple, as well as Keystone Lawyers. Andy explains the...

Show Notes

Andy Maher, founding partner of Endeavour, shares his career journey and the work his firm does in business advisory and M&A. He discusses the partnerships between Endeavour and Green and Purple, as well as Keystone Lawyers. Andy explains the criteria for taking on a business and the process of identifying potential buyers. He also highlights the motivations that trigger the idea of selling a business and the emotional toll it can take. Andy shares some pitfalls and challenges in M&A deals and discusses the future plans for Endeavour. Takeaways
  • Endeavour is a business advisory and M&A firm that works with global SMEs, agencies, startups, and scale-ups.
  • Partnerships with firms like Green and Purple and Keystone Lawyers help Endeavour provide comprehensive support to clients.
  • When taking on a business, Endeavour looks for founders who have the hunger, grit, and openness to collaborate.
  • Due diligence is crucial in M&A deals to avoid surprises and ensure a smooth process.
  • Motivations for selling a business vary, from wanting to grow with a larger organization to feeling burnt out or wanting to pursue new opportunities.
  • Emotional challenges and personal dynamics can impact the success of a deal.
  • Endeavour is expanding its reach globally and focusing on nurturing clients through the growth phase.
  • Integration is an important aspect of M&A deals, and Endeavour has a partner dedicated to ensuring successful integration for buyers.

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Barnaby Cook

What is The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs?

The Exit Plan is for business owners that are interested in learning more about how to sell their business. Each episode Barnaby Cook interviews someone who has bought or sold a business - either a creative agency, or a production company. The conversation gets under the skin of why they wanted to sell, or were looking to acquire, how the deal was structured, how they agreed upon a valuation and what lessons they learnt along the way.