Your $1M Business Sells at 2x. Their $10M Business Sells at 10x. Here's Why That Gap Destroys Sellers.

Most business owners think they understand how private equity works. They don't. A $1M EBITDA business sells at a 2x multiple. A $10M EBITDA business sells at a 10x multiple. That gap isn't random — it's the system. And if you don't know how it works before you walk into a deal, you're already losing.In this episode, Chapin Newhard — founder of 48 North Partners and a former PE buy-side advisor — breaks down exactly what private equity firms look for when they acquire a company, the three things every seller must do before taking a meeting, and why most founders walk into the biggest financial decision of their lives completely blind.This is your business exit strategy masterclass. Whether you're building toward a sale or just starting to think about your company's future, this conversation changes how you see your business's real value.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect With Me!⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻🎙️ Subscribe for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs who've done it the real way.📩 Newsletter: the-next-chapter-today.beehiiv.com💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevejweiss📱 TikTok: @thesteveweissjourney0