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Re:Meaningful Exits for Founders by dabeeeenster on Friday August 18, 2023 @04:44PM (#37181854)
"It is straightforward to get a body-shop consulting business to mid-7-figures."

Sorry, no. This is demeaning. It's not easy and it's not straightforward.

disclosure: Been running a "body-shop consulting business" (also demeaning) for 21 years in London, started about a dozen other businesses, 2 are 2MM+ rev/50% EBITDA profit recurring revenue companies.

Please don't demean "consulting" or "agency" work. In my experience it is way more challenging to win and grow business in those circles than it is in a well times SaaS company. I learnt a LOT doing that for a long time. The work is just as relevant.

Re:Meaningful Exits for Founders by whatshisface on Friday August 18, 2023 @04:53PM (#37181961)
They had to say it was straightforward because the previous poster had said they had done it. That's how the cocktail party works. ;)
Re:Meaningful Exits for Founders by tptacek on Friday August 18, 2023 @06:32PM (#37183015)
My background is in this kind of consulting work. I'm not demeaning it.