The company you build is an extension of yourself. It’s a successful “practice” that relies on your personal expertise and relationships. But is it a sellable “business”?

What does it take to transition from a practice to a valuable, transferable asset? And what is the multi-year journey really like for the owner in the driver’s seat?

We recently explored these questions in our latest Charting Opportunities session, a fireside chat with Martin Eveleigh, the founder of Atlas Captives. Martin isn’t an advisor. He is the entrepreneur who just went through the entire process. He successfully navigated the sale of his company at a fantastic time, closing in the first quarter of 2020.

A Founder Who’s Been in the Trenches

Martin spent over 20 years building Atlas Captives from the ground up. He moved the firm from the Cayman Islands to Charlotte and grew it into a highly profitable operation and marketable asset. His story is a masterclass in foresight and intentional planning.

This wasn’t a lecture. It was a candid, open conversation designed to arm you with the knowledge most owners only wish they had before they started the sale process.

In the upcoming video replay, you’ll get a no-holds – barred look at:

• The 3-Year Plan: Why Martin started the sale process years before he was ready to sell.
• The “EBITDA” Light Bulb: The moment he understood his company’s true value (and what “adjusted EBITDA” really means).
• Hiring the Team: How he chose a specialist, sell-side-only M&A advisor and why it mattered.
• The 11-Month Close: Navigating the “due diligence storm” and the complexities of an international deal.
• The Deal Structure: Why he had to roll 15% of his equity into the new company and how he feels about it now.
• The 3-Year Contract: The reality of the “stick around” period and life after the sale.

If you are considering a future sale, watching this discussion will be one of the most valuable investments of your time this year.

Who Should Watch This?

This session is essential for any business owner, founder, or entrepreneur who is:

Thinking about selling their company in the next 1 to 5 years.

• Building their business to be an “asset,” not just a “practice.”
• Unsure of what the exit process feels like from the owner’s chair.
• Looking to learn from someone who has successfully completed the journey.

About the Series:

The Charting Opportunities Business Owner Series is designed to give leaders real-world tools for growth and transition. This series features practical insights from experts across various fields, including private equity, M&A, ESOPS and more.

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