Ways to Wealth EP99: From Entrepreneur to Business Broker, with Serdar Kabul

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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Serdar Kabul!

Serdar Kabul is a Turkish-born business broker who moved to New Zealand in 2013. After starting two import businesses, he discovered his passion for selling businesses during his own exit process. This led him to join Link as a broker seven years ago, specialising in manufacturing, engineering, and import/export businesses.

The conversation explores Serdar's journey from immigrant entrepreneur to business broker, offering insights into the New Zealand M&A landscape. He shares lessons from the 18-month learning curve for new brokers, the impact of economic shifts on business sales, and the wave of retirements among baby boomers that is driving deal flow.

Serdar also discusses the two-year preparation process for business exits, the importance of documentation, emotional readiness, and how interest rate fluctuations from 2020 to 2024 shaped market demand. He reflects on cultural perspectives in business ownership, the need for post-sale purpose, and practical steps for owners to prepare for successful exits.

Find out more about Link here: www.linkbusiness.co.nz

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