Mastering Business Exits w/ Patrick Rogers | Acquisition Arbitrage & Exit Strategy 💼📈

🎙️ Mastering Business Exits w/ Patrick Rogers — The Acquisition Arbitrage Playbook
In this episode of Lead, Manage and Thrive, Joe Carter sits down with Patrick Rogers, a seasoned M&A strategist, founder, and creator of the Acquisition Arbitrage™ model — helping entrepreneurs double or triple their exit value by buying, optimizing, and scaling before selling.

💡 Whether you're 2–3 years away from selling your business or just want buyers chasing you — not the other way around — this is a masterclass in business valuation, exit prep, and growth through acquisition.

📌 What You'll Learn:
✅ The myth of "just selling" your business (and what it really takes)
📊 How to 2x–3x your valuation before listing
🧠 Buyer psychology vs founder psychology
🚫 Owner dependency: why it kills valuation
💸 Why recurring revenue = higher multiples
📚 The 12 drivers of enterprise value
🧱 How to install operating systems that reduce risk
📈 Acquisition arbitrage: buying businesses to grow your exit
👥 How a people-first culture builds real value
🔧 Why financials, clean books & SOPs matter more than hype

📅 Ready to maximize your exit?
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Patrick Rogers / Elk Ridge Advisors Social Links:

🌐 Website: https://www.elkridgeadvisors.com

📧 Email: patrick@elkridgeadvisors.com

💼 LinkedIn (Company):   / elkridge-advisors  

👤 LinkedIn (Patrick):   / patrick-rogers-7793034  

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00:00 Intro to Acquisition Arbitrage
03:05 Patrick’s Journey in Business Growth & Exits
06:02 The Biggest Myth About Exiting a Business
08:52 Prepping for Sale vs Leaving Money on the Table
11:56 How Acquiring Other Businesses Grows Your Exit
14:48 Understanding Buyer Psychology vs Founder Psychology
17:55 The 12 Drivers of Valuation
21:02 Resistance to Change & Leading Your Team
23:59 First Steps to Prepare for Exit
27:10 Building a People-First Culture
29:49 Closing Thoughts & Contact Info