Second Bite Podcast - Founder Lessons From a CEO Whisperer

Founder Lessons From a CEO Whisperer

01/02/25 • 33 min

Tim Martinez is the Founder and President of The Inside Man, an independent management consulting practice. He assists CEOs and businesses in navigating growth challenges and specializes in strategic advisory, raising capital, M&A, organizational restructuring, and strategic partnership development. As a serial entrepreneur, Tim has spent 25 years owning, operating, selling, and investing in various companies in industries, including software, retail, media, advertising, and investment banking.

In this episode...

Founders and CEOs are often so caught up in their daily operations that they don’t consider their company’s future. How should you consider strategic transactions to scale your business?

Tim Martinez, the Founder and President of The Inside Man, shares how business owners can overcome growth challenges. With host Todd Taskey, Tim talks about the role of debt in transactions, the value of intentional growth, and why founders are often hesitant to sell their companies.

In this episode...

Founders and CEOs are often so caught up in their daily operations that they don’t consider their company’s future. How should you consider strategic transactions to scale your business?

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Lessons Learned - Selling to a HoldCo

Dr. James Gregory is the Founder of NYLAQ Advisors, which manages intangible assets to accelerate financial performance. With over 40 years of experience in advertising and branding, he is a leading expert in corporate brand management. Dr. Gregory has developed tools and strategies, including the CoreBrand Index, for measuring brands’ impacts on corporations’ financial performance.

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Is it worth it to sell your business to a holding company? While you may receive a high earnout, the process can be arduous. What should you consider when selling to a holding company?

The Founder of NYLAQ Advisors, Dr. James Gregory, talks about selling his ad agency to a holding company. With host Todd Taskey, Dr. Gregory shares how he closed the transaction, his role after the sale, and why he decided to sell his agency.

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Private equity investment transactions are a viable opportunity for kick-starting growth in untapped areas of your business. However, you may discover alternative growth avenues during the process. What did a marketing entrepreneur discover during the transaction process that made him postpone the deal?

Chris Peer, the President and CEO of SyncShow, discusses his discoveries about postponing a private equity transaction. With host Todd Taskey, Chris shares insights on value-driven growth, how to navigate the transaction process, and the outcomes of a paused transaction.