Culture vs. EBITDA - Tim O'Reilly

27/08/2025 47 min

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Does culture or EBITDA really sell a company?In this episode of Built By Bart, Alyssa and Bart sit down with Tim O’Reilly, CEO of Guild Garage Group, to tackle a question every founder, buyer, and leader wrestles with: What truly drives a company’s value — a thriving people culture or the financial bottom line?Tim brings his perspective from both the buyer’s seat and the operator’s trenches, sharing how he’s built high-performance teams without losing sight of profitability. We unpack:Why culture and EBITDA aren’t competing forces — they’re fuel for each other.Signs your business is losing balance between the two.Practical ways to lead with integrity while growing your bottom line.Whether you’re in the rut of chasing numbers or struggling to maintain a strong culture, this conversation will give you the clarity (and push) to bring both into alignment.🎧 Listen in and get ready to scale with intention.