Build and Exit
As a chartered management accountant by trade, I uncovered my true potential at 37, moving from a well-paid corporate job to building my own accounting and consultancy firm. Having worked on 5-10 acquisitions or business exits each month for clients, I understand the key challenges business owners face, including getting the real value they want for their business, whilst having the right controls and processes in place so the business can run independently of the owners. The Build and Exit podcast will include conversations, stories and real-life examples of day-to-day challenges business owners face, different methods of growth including acquisitions and top tips on how owners can transition from working in their business to working on it, enabling them to maximize their value on exit. I will also include episodes where I share my own learnings on business management and how Wilkinson Accounting Solutions are planning to continue to grow by acquisition.
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Episodes
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Your first acquisition will be a huge learning curve. Paul Quirk reveals all on how he made the jump from the corporate world to acquisition entrepreneur and gives insights on what you need to know to do the same and be successful in the world of acquisitions.
Paul Quirk is the Managing Partner of Citium Capital, a private investment firm that invests in and acquires small businesses in the UK. Under Paul’s leadership, Citium Capital has
recently completed the acquisition of Amber Home Improvements and made minority investments in several businesses. With a wealth of experience in finance and a passion for
investing, Paul is a driving force behind the success of Citium Capital.
“Coming across as humble and maybe a little bit curious is helpful” – Paul Quirk
Timestamps
1.28 - How Paul got started in entrepreneurship through acquisition?
8.10 – Paul on sourcing his first deal.
14.21 – Discover how Paul financed his first deal
17.27 - The importance of having a scalable business model
23.39 – Paul reveals his biggest learning from his acquisition?
Connect with Paul Quirk
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quirk-investor/
Listen to Paul’s podcast – Build and Build - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tthane8bPiBPlEeZULXJk?si=157dfca51d034153&nd=1
Amber Homes Improvements - https://www.amberhome.co.uk/
Connect With Julie Wilkinson
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewilkinson-accounting/
Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wasolutions
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@wilkinsonaccountingsolutions
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wilkinsonaccountingsolutions
Website - https://wilkinsonaccountingsolutions.co.uk/
Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Hi, and welcome to the Build and Exit Podcast. I'm Julie Wilkinson and I'm really excited to be launching this show. The mission of the show is to help business owners give top tips on how to overcome challenges in their business.
Find out what business owners need to consider if they want to
Grow by acquisition.
Maximise their value if they're looking to exit their business.
I own Wilkinson accounting solutions. We are an accounting and consultancy firm that specialises in helping businesses grow by acquisition. We also help businesses get their exit strategies in place, including looking at their valuations, their financial infrastructure, and ultimately our overall aim is to help business owners transition from a lifestyle business. So the business becomes more of an asset so it maximises the value on sale.
I'm really excited to be launching this podcast, things you'll hear are:
Real life examples of people who have sold businesses who have grown by acquisition.
Opportunities to invest in other businesses.
Challenges people face such as cash flows, obtaining funding and areas of businesses that people need to consider if they're looking to sell their business in the future.
So, if you want to hear more, leave a review on our apple podcast channel so other listeners can find us.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.
Connect With Julie Wilkinson
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewilkinson-accounting/
Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wasolutions
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@wilkinsonaccountingsolutions
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wilkinsonaccountingsolutions
Website - https://wilkinsonaccountingsolutions.co.uk/
