What makes a business irresistible to a buyer? In this episode, we talk with Shivek Gupta, founder of Brightside Legacy, a firm focused on acquiring and growing exceptional service businesses—starting with a building service contractor.
While many BSC interviews center on how to sell a business, this one explores the buy-side perspective: What buyers are really looking for, fed flags that stop deals, how culture, leadership, and recurring revenue matter, what makes a BSC stand out in today’s market, and more.
Whether you’re a business owner considering an exit or just curious about what makes a company valuable from the outside in, this episode offers real-world advice from someone on the acquisition trail.