In this episode, I sit down with M&A expert Reed Philips to talk about the real-world complications of selling companies — and the leadership lessons that come with it.

We cover everything from celebrity buyers and Saudi royalty to family business politics, ego traps, and post-exit regret. Reed shares hard-earned wisdom on scaling, selling, and staying grounded through it all.

Whether you’re leading a business, building one, or preparing to let go — this conversation will challenge how you think about success.

👇 Time stamps if you want to jump to the good stuff.
0:00 - The Complications of Selling Companies

45:58 - Knowing The Value of Your Business (for scaling or selling)

58:45 - How Great Leaders Show Up in Business

1:04:45 - Reed’s No-Nonsense Advice for Selling Smart

1:10:15 - Billionaires, Celebrities, and the Prince of Saudi Arabia

1:17:54 - How Ego Destroys Deals (and People)

1:29:31 - Reed’s Most Heroic Business Moments

1:35:29 - Family Business Power Plays and Politics

1:38:13 - What Happens When Wealth Comes Too Fast

1:42:42 - The 80/20 CEO

1:47:02 - If Reed Philips Could Time Travel

1:50:25 - The Type of Person You should NEVER Hire

2:02:20 - Parting Words of Wisdom

The Prince of Saudi Arabia, Global Billionaires, and Selling Big w/ Reed Phillips