What’s your company really worth—and how do you actually get paid for it? In this deep‑dive, Richey Owen sits down with Alex Vantarakis, founder of The Vant Group (est. 1999), author of The Exit and The Entrance, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur. With a 90% success rate and 97% of list price achieved on transactions, Alex unpacks exactly how owners should prepare to sell—and what buyers (including private equity) really look for.In this episode:Alex’s unlikely start: buying (and quickly selling) a maid service via BizBuySellSmall–mid market focus: $1–$100M revenue; largest closed deal at $52MPE vs. individual buyers: where each plays—and why EBITDA mattersTop seller mistakes: overvaluation, owner‑dependency, weak SOPs/policies“Am I ready to sell?” The math, the mindset, the timingFaith in the boardroom: Alex’s Holy Spirit encounter & redefining successEquip for Life (EFL): testimonies, men’s ministry, and raising kingdom leadersChapters0:00 Intro & Alex’s background2:24 How he fell into M&A4:41 First tiny deal to $52M exits5:47 Who’s buying: PE vs. private buyers6:53 Biggest seller mistakes8:31 Are you really ready to sell? The math10:26 Faith journey & redefining success16:54 Holy Spirit encounter19:32 Launching Equip for Life & testimonies33:37 How to get involved with EFL👉 Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of faith, leadership, and M&A.📚 Books: The Exit & The Entrance by Alex Vantarakis🔗 EFL: EFLmen.com#mensministry #M&A #exitplanning #privateequity #kingdombusiness #faithdrivenentrepreneur #marketplacekings Marketplace KingsWebsite: www.marketplace-king.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577610488863LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketplace-kings/?viewAsMember=true

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