Brian Franco
Founder and Managing Partner of Meritage Partners, private equity investor and M&A advisor known as 'The M&A Guy', author of Inevitable Exit and creator of Empire Builder Studio focused on scaling companies and exit readiness.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 1h 13min
How to Scale and Exit Your Business (Brian Franco)
Brian Franco, founder of Meritage Partners and author of Inevitable Exit, is a seasoned M&A advisor helping owners scale and prepare for liquidity. He discusses planning exits on your terms, testing whether a company runs without its founder, aligning teams with equity, using debt and rollover equity strategically, and practical steps to make a business market-ready.
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May 3, 2026 • 1h 4min
The Exit Strategy That Turns a $3M Business Into an $18M Payday
Brian Franco, M&A advisor who has closed over $2B and founded Meritage Partners and Inevitable Exit. He breaks down why many founders are building jobs not businesses. Learn the seven value drivers that unlock much bigger paydays. Hear practical takes on deal structure, earnouts, timing your exit, and when to partner with private capital.
