The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth In Business and Life Former Wall Street Investment Banker Arthur Petropoulos Shares Stories From The Trenches To Help You Unlock Success (#308)
"You only lose when you quit." -Arthur Pourmoradi
In this episode of the Deep Wealth Podcast, host Jeffrey Feldberg talks with Arthur Pourmoradi, founder of Hillview Partners. They discuss the art and science of maximizing business value and how to avoid common pitfalls leading up to a liquidity event. Arthur also shares his insights on creating a compelling narrative for your company, the importance of positioning within the market, and the effectiveness of being laser-focused in your business approach. The conversation concludes with thoughts on raising capital, running a self-reliant business, and the need for grit and tenacity in entrepreneurship.
02:48 The Role of an Investment Banker
03:07 Arthur's Journey and Perspective on Business
05:06 The Importance of Representation in Business Sales
06:05 The Value of a Business and its Special Qualities
08:10 The Role of the Business Owner in Different Phases
10:17 The Impact of a Business Running Without the Owner
13:21 The Importance of a Clear Narrative in Business Sales
17:05 Arthur's Approach to Selling a Business
24:21 Understanding Private Equity: The Real Picture
24:49 The Broad Spectrum of Private Equity
25:48 The Importance of Knowing Your Private Equity Partner
28:01 Thought Experiment: Advice for Startups
28:32 The Dangers of Diversification in Business
31:39 The Art of Raising Capital for Companies
36:08 The Importance of Self-Reliance in Business
39:29 Advice to Young Entrepreneurs: Start Early
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Arthur Petropoulos - Hill View Partners | LinkedIn
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