David Ravenscroft
Business Freedom Show
Welcome to the Business Freedom Show Podcast â the go-to show for entrepreneurs who want to grow, scale, and sell their business without burning out.đ§ Each weekday, youâll get short, powerful episodes filled with practical tips, mindset shifts, and proven strategies to:Build systems and teams that run without youIncrease your businessâs value and buyer appealCreate an exit plan that brings freedom, not regretAvoid the traps that keep founders stuckFinally live the life you started your business forđ Subscribe now and make business freedom your new normal!
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4 juil. 2025
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What Happens After You Sell Your Business? David Ravenscroft 04.07.2025 1:34
What REALLY happens after you sell your business? In this video, I dive into the truth about life post-exitâand it might surprise you.đ§ 75% of Founders Regret SellingA Twitter survey revealed that 75% of business owners experience founderâs remorse after selling. Why? Because they lose their sense of purpose, vision, and identity once the business is gone. Thatâs why itâs absolutely critical to p...
The Silent Killer of Business Value | David Ravenscroft 04.07.2025 1:25
The Silent Killer in Every Business: Over-Reliance on One Client. Itâs a common myth: âIf I just land that one big client, everything will fall into place.âBut the truth is, putting too much reliance on a single customer can tank your valuationâand scare away potential buyers. In this episode, I share why this is such a hidden danger, and what to do instead to increase your business value and prot...
How to Exit Your Business Without Selling | David Ravenscroft 03.07.2025 1:40
Can you REALLY exit your business without selling it? Yesâyou absolutely can. In this video, David reveals a smart and powerful strategy called Consulting for Equity, which enables founders to step back while scaling their businessâwithout selling the whole thing.đĄ Imagine This:You have a business worth ÂŁ1M. You bring in a niche expert who consults for 20% equity. They grow your business to ÂŁ3M....
Are You Building a Job or a Business? David Ravenscroft 03.07.2025 2:11
Watch this before you burn out or lose money in your business. Too many founders leave their 9â5 just to build something that still controls their time, freedom, and income. In this video, I break down the difference between owning a business⊠and being trapped in a job you created for yourself. I also share a case study of two founders in the solar industry and how theyâre transitioning from the...
Avoid These Tax Mistakes After Selling Your Business | David Ravenscroft 02.07.2025 2:05
Tax mistakes after your business exit could cost you thousandsâor even millions. In this video, I share how the right tax advice before and during your business exit can protect your wealth and help you achieve true freedom.đŒ Why You Need a Tax AdvisorWhen I sold my business, my dream was to travel the world. My tax advisor suggested relocating to a tax-free jurisdictionâand because of that singl...
How to Create Recurring Revenue | David Ravenscroft 02.07.2025 3:11
Recurring Revenue: Why Itâs the Holy Grail of Your Business Valuation! In this episode, we break down one of the most powerful ways to increase your business valuationârecurring revenue. Whether you're in marketing, retail, or farming, there are always ways to turn one-time buyers into ongoing customers. Discover how two different business owners transformed their revenue models and massively...
Your Exit Strategy Starts Today | David Ravenscroft 01.07.2025 2:19
Most business owners think about exit as something far in the futureâbut the truth is, your exit strategy starts today. In this video, I ask a critical question: Do you have a business, or do you have a job? Because if itâs the latter, youâll need to start making small, strategic shifts now to create the freedom you originally started your business for. Thatâs why I call it a Freedom Planâbecause...
How to Increase the Value of Your Business | David Ravenscroft 01.07.2025 1:29
How to increase your business value in the next 90 days. Increasing the value of your business is not a one-time thingâitâs a process. Consistent small changes over time compound to increase the multiple of your business profits. Thatâs how you grow the value exponentially. I created the 101 Business Freedom Checklist to help you identify exactly what to work on. Go through it and pick just 3â5 ar...
Why I Built the Business Freedom Hub | David Ravenscroft 30.06.2025 2:05
Why I Built the Business Freedom Hub đ§ Exiting your business isnât just a transactionâitâs an emotional rollercoaster. In todayâs video, I share the real reason why I created the Business Freedom Hub: to help founders like you navigate the emotional and practical complexities of exit with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Too often, founders feel isolated in this processâunable to talk to their s...
Can I Sell My Business If Itâs Not Profitable Yet? David Ravenscroft 30.06.2025 1:33
Can I Sell My Business If Itâs Not Profitable Yet? Even if your business isnât profitable right now, you can sell it. Take Elon Musk buying Twitter for $40 billionâTwitter was losing money! In smaller businesses, it can be trickier, but if you find a strategic buyer who sees value in your customer base, your business can still be very attractive. If you want to increase your business value, stay t...
Why I Walked Away from My Business | David Ravenscroft 29.06.2025 1:47
Why I Walked Away from One of My Businesses â and What It Taught Me! In this video, I share a painful but powerful lesson from my own business journeyâwhy I walked away from one of my companies. The truth? It came down to toxic people in the business. And they didnât show up looking like villains... they were charming, helpful, and seemed harmless at first. But covertly hostile team members can de...
Why the First Offer Isnât Always the Best Offer | David Ravenscroft 28.06.2025 1:31
Should you accept the first offer that comes in for your business? Not so fast. In this episode, I break down why the first offer is rarely the best offerâand how you can position yourself for stronger negotiations. Most buyers lead with a lowball to test the waters. But when you understand the psychology behind it, you can hold out for a better deal⊠and structure the terms to your advantage. If...
Whatâs Included in a Business Sale Deal? David Ravenscroft 27.06.2025 2:06
Whatâs Actually Included When You Sell Your Business? | Earn-outs, Buyouts & Stock Transfers ExplainedđŒ Thinking of selling your business but not sure what goes into the actual deal? Keep watching. In this video, I break down the three key components you might encounter when structuring your sale:â Buyouts â a straightforward purchase of your businessâ Stock Transfers â the formal ownership...
Should You Use a Business Broker or Go It Alone? David Ravenscroft 26.06.2025 2:45
Should You Use a Business Broker or Go It Alone? It all comes down to how you're selling your businessâand who you're selling it to. In this video, I break down the pros and cons of using a broker depending on whether you're making an internal sale (to staff or shareholders) or an external one (to a third party). Spoiler: not all brokers are created equal, and the wrong one could cost...
How to Find the Right Buyer for Your Business | David Ravenscroft 23.06.2025 2:24
Selling your business is one of the most important decisions you'll ever makeâand finding the right buyer is crucial. In this video, I break down the three main types of buyers youâll likely encounter and what you need to watch out for with each one. Whether itâs competitors, private equity, or even your own employees, each type comes with pros, cons, and potential pitfalls.â Competitors migh...
3 Questions Every Serious Buyer Will Ask You | David Ravenscroft 20.06.2025 1:23
What are the three BIG questions every serious buyer will ask before they consider buying your business? In this video, I reveal the exact questions you must be prepared to answer if you want to sell your business successfullyâwithout the deal falling apart.đŻ These 3 Questions Could Make or Break Your SaleBuyers are looking for confidence, clarity, and risk mitigation. Hereâs what theyâll want to...
How Long Does It Really Take to Sell a Business? | David Ravenscroft 19.06.2025 1:36
In this video, I share the real timelines you should expect depending on where you are in your exit planning journey. If youâve never thought about your exit before, youâre likely looking at a three-year runway. But if your business is already in great shape, a sale could happen in as little as six to nine months.đ§ Planning is EverythingHereâs what I break down in this episode:Why selling a busin...
How to Avoid the #1 Reason Deals Fall Through | David Ravenscroft 18.06.2025 2:22
Why do so many business deals fall throughâeven when everything seems to be going well? In this video, I uncover the number one reason that deals collapse: the seller gets cold feet. It often starts with overvaluation, driven by emotional attachment or inflated expectations. As the sale progresses and the valuation gets challenged, disappointment sets inâand deals unravel.đŻ How to Keep the Deal O...
How to Reduce Risk and Increase the Sale Price of Your Business | David Ravenscroft 17.06.2025 2:03
How do you reduce the perceived risk for a buyerâwhile increasing the value of your business at the same time? In this video, I explain how seller financing can be a powerful tool when structured strategically. If you want to maximise your sale price and create a win-win for you and the buyer, this episode will show you how to make the deal more secure, more attractiveâand more profitable.đž Selle...
What Every Buyer Wants That Most Founders Donât Know | David Ravenscroft 16.06.2025 1:44
What do buyers really want when theyâre looking at your business? Most founders think itâs about the numbersâbut thereâs something even more important. In this video, I reveal the key question buyers always ask: âWhat are you going to do after the sale?â And why your answer can make or break the deal.đ§ The Psychology Behind a Great ExitBuyers want predictable, sustainable revenueâwithout you. If...
How This Founder Got 3x More Than Expected for His Business Exit | David Ravenscroft 13.06.2025 2:41
How do you get three times more for your business than itâs technically worth? In this video, David shares the true story of a founder who owned a third of a company, where one partner valued the business at zero. But instead of walking away with nothing, this founder walked away with a deal worth over half a million poundsâand a 15% yield for life. Here's how he did it.đ§ Creative Deal-Making in...
What Kind of Person Does The Buyer of Your Business Want to Buy From? David Ravenscroft 12.06.2025 1:35
In this video, David shares a powerful insight from one of his own business sales to Private Equityâwhere the buyers wanted to know not just about the business, but about him. What he planned to do next mattered just as much as the financials.đ§ Why Your Next Step MattersBuyers want continuity, not chaos. Theyâre evaluating you as much as your company. In this video, youâll discover why a solid, f...
Are Your Financials About to Kill the Deal - David Ravenscroft 11.06.2025 1:34
In this video, David reveals why outdated or disorganised financial records can destroy your chances of selling your business. Most business owners only review their accounts once a yearâbut thatâs a recipe for disaster if youâre trying to attract a serious buyer.đ Why Monthly Management Accounts MatterBuyers want real-time insightsânot last yearâs numbers. David explains why monthly management a...
How to Create SOPs That Save You Time & Boost Your Business Value - David Ravenscroft 10.06.2025 2:20
In this video, David dives into how Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can save you time and dramatically increase the value of your business. If you want to make your business more attractive to buyersâor simply less reliant on youâthen this is a must-watch. David shares how he went from zero documentation to building a business that practically runs itself, thanks to the power of SOPs. He brea...
Stop Being the Bottleneck - Systemise First | David Ravenscroft 09.06.2025 1:34
If you want to stop being the bottleneck in your business, the first step is simple: start systemising. In this episode, David shares the very first system he put in place that allowed his business to function even when he took extended time offâlike ensuring his team still got paid when he wasnât around.đ If your business falls apart the minute you step away, itâs time to fix that. Systemising n...
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