The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs26 Juli 2023

#2: Finding the Perfect Buyer for Jacaranda with Gus Colquhoun

The world of entrepreneurship is a dynamic and ever-evolving realm, where success stories and trials intertwine to shape the destinies of countless ventures.

In this episode, Gus Colquhoun talks about selling his business, Jacaranda. Gus discusses the history of Jacaranda, their clients such as The Body Shop and Rio Tinto, the growth of the business over time, and their decision to sell. He also talked about finding a buyer through Rockworth advisors and unexpected interest from a printing company.

Explore the intricacies of Jacaranda's growth, witness the emotional process of parting ways, and witness the unexpected twists and turns that the business sale journey can bring. In doing so, we gain valuable insights into the complex world of entrepreneurship and the indomitable spirit that propels businesses to new heights.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Overview of Jacaranda's business before the sale
Process of selling the Jacaranda
Closing the deal and post-sale
Building a new business and Gus’s future plans

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Gus specialises in communicating strategic insights - translating complex concepts into engaging stories - through print, online and film.

He has 25 years of writing and film production experience, working with some of the world’s leading brands including BP, Barclays, British Airways, HSBC, Rio Tinto and Virgin Group. His unique experience enables Kinetic to develop narratives to explain client’s strategies, engage their staff and create inspiration and focus throughout the organisation.

International recognition for his work includes New York Festival Gold Awards, the U.S. International Film Festival Gold Camera Award and the IVCA Grand Prix Award. Gus is a Trustee of The Body Shop Foundation.

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THE EXIT PLAN

The Exit Plan is for business owners that are interested in learning more about how to sell their business. Each episode Barnaby Cook interviews someone who has bought or sold a business - either a creative agency, or a production company. The conversation gets under the skin of why they wanted to sell, or were looking to acquire, how the deal was structured, how they agreed upon a valuation and what lessons they learnt along the way.

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