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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 31 MIN

Show Me The Money - How Buyers Actually Get Paid in an Exit

from Growthink Podcast · host Hosted by - Tim Martinez

Most business owners don’t understand how they actually get paid when they sell their company—and that confusion is exactly why so many walk away with far less than they should.In this episode of Show Me the Money, we sit down with Jeff Jones and Eddie Clay of Growthink Capital to break down the real mechanics behind exit payouts:- Cash vs “paper”- Earnouts that actually pay- How (and when) to roll equity- Deal structure traps that cost sellers millions- How buyers use psychology, terms, and structure to tilt deals in their favorIf you're selling in the next 12–60 months, or even thinking about exit planning, this is mandatory viewing. Enterprise value ≠ net proceeds. This video shows you exactly where the money is really made—and lost.👉 Get a free consultation with Growthink Capital:https://www.growthinkcapital.com#BusinessExit #SellYourBusiness #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking#DealStructure #Earnouts #EquityRoll #ExitPlanning #GrowthinkCapital#EntrepreneurExit #BusinessValuation #SmallBusinessAcquisition #MABasics#FounderExit #BusinessOwners #MiddleMarketDeals #businessgrowth

Most business owners don’t understand how they actually get paid when they sell their company—and that confusion is exactly why so many walk away with far less than they should.In this episode of Show Me the Money, we sit down with Jeff Jones and Eddie Clay of Growthink Capital to break down the real mechanics behind exit payouts:- Cash vs “paper”- Earnouts that actually pay- How (and when) to roll equity- Deal structure traps that cost sellers millions- How buyers use psychology, terms, and structure to tilt deals in their favorIf you're selling in the next 12–60 months, or even thinking about exit planning, this is mandatory viewing. Enterprise value ≠ net proceeds. This video shows you exactly where the money is really made—and lost.👉 Get a free consultation with Growthink Capital:https://www.growthinkcapital.com#BusinessExit #SellYourBusiness #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking#DealStructure #Earnouts #EquityRoll #ExitPlanning #GrowthinkCapital#EntrepreneurExit #BusinessValuation #SmallBusinessAcquisition #MABasics#FounderExit #BusinessOwners #MiddleMarketDeals #businessgrowth

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