1bn of acquisitions to grow the UK economy with Clive Margetts and Oli Luke

Build and Exit

Over 612,000 Baby Boomer business owners will need to sell or exit their companies in the coming years. The question is—will they get the deal they deserve?

In this episode I am joined by Clive Margetts and Oli Luke, founders of Acquisition Masters, to explore how business owners can maximise their exit strategy and secure a profitable sale.

The UK economy is facing a serious threat if these businesses fail to sell or get swallowed up by the market leaders. Jobs will be on the line.

We explore the nuances of consulting for equity, exit strategies, and the importance of business structure and governance.

If you're a business owner looking to sell, scale, or structure your company for the future, this episode is packed with must-know insights to help you exit on your terms.

"612,00 businesses are operated by baby boomers" – Oli

You’ll hear about:

✅ Why so many Baby Boomers are struggling to sell their businesses
✅ The real value of your business—and how to get the price it deserves
✅ How consulting for equity can boost business value before selling
✅ The transition from owner-operator to investor and why it matters
✅ The biggest risks in M&A, from pricing mistakes to client concentration

Connect with Clive Margetts:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clivemargetts/

The Business Success Consultant - https://thebusinesssuccessconsultant.com/

Connect with Oli Luke:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oli-luke-3451b150/

Business of Hearing - https://businessofhearing.com/

Listen to Oli’s Podcast – The Business of Hearing - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-business-of-hearing/id1536591535

Connect With Julie Wilkinson

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewilkinson-accounting/

Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wasolutions

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUvq6gfNoP_4dfIJulL6C6A

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wilkinsonaccountingsolutions

Website - https://wilkinsonaccountingsolutions.co.uk/

Find out more about our brilliant sponsor Acquisition Masters here - https://www.acquisitionmasters.co.uk/

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