Episode 019: Successfully Exit Your Business, CEO & Founder Mac Lackey

Episode 019: Successfully Exit Your Business, CEO & Founder Mac Lackey

Published on September 30, 2020. Article written by Gary Frey.

When looking to discuss scaling and exiting companies, Mac Lackey immediately comes to mind. Mac has had 6 exits, including multiple 8 figure exits. He has now created a community called The FENX to help entrepreneurs escape the grind and pursue what matters most to them. He has a mastermind focusing on scaling and selling companies called ExitDNA.

In this episode, Mac talks through his journey of businesses and exits. He provides a plethora of advice on how to prep your company to sell. We discuss why it is so important to be in a position to be able to sell, even if that is not your goal. Mac shares how he gets valuations well above industry averages.

To learn more about Mac, go to The FENX , maclackey.com , and connect with Mac on LinkedIn.


About the author:

Gary Frey is the Owner / Director of Business Development at BGW Advisors.

Learn more about Gary and rest of our team on the Team page.

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