What Buyers See That Founders Miss | Mark Sims | WholeCEO with Lisa G

✅ The Operator's Playbook - What Buyers See That Founders Miss | Mark Sims | 491 WholeCEO with Lisa G 👇 ‪@Lisa-Goldenthal‬ 🙏 Watch The Video & Don't Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe & Share    • What Buyers See That Founders Miss | Mark ...   ----------------------------------- You think you're building a company that's ready for investment or acquisition. Your revenue is growing. Customers are happy. The future looks promising. But what if the very things you're overlooking are quietly destroying your valuation? In this episode of WholeCEO with Lisa G., Lisa sits down with operator and transformation expert Mark Sims to reveal the hidden factors that separate companies that command premium valuations from those that struggle to get deals across the finish line. You'll discover: • Why founders often misunderstand what buyers are truly evaluating. • The subtle warning signs that a deal is beginning to unravel during diligence. • The operational weaknesses that create concern even when growth looks impressive. • How technology debt and outdated systems can significantly impact enterprise value. • What successful post-acquisition integrations have in common—and why others fail. • The first areas Mark would audit if a company plans to exit within the next three years. • The risks leadership teams unintentionally create without realizing it. • Why AI is rapidly becoming part of the diligence conversation and changing buyer expectations. • The one thing founders should stop obsessing over and the one thing they should prioritize to maximize value. • The advice Mark repeatedly gives CEOs preparing for growth, investment, or a future exit. This isn't just a conversation about selling a company. It's a masterclass on building an organization that is operationally strong, scalable, and attractive to investors long before a deal is on the table. 🎧 Listen now to discover what sophisticated buyers see before your next investor, board member, or acquirer does. 👉 Subscribe to WholeCEO with Lisa G., leave a review, and share this episode with a founder or CEO who wants to maximize enterprise value and avoid costly surprises.    • What Buyers See That Founders Miss | Mark ...   ----------------------------------- ABOUT MARK SIMS With over 25 years of leadership across Fortune 1000 corporations and boutique advisory firms, MARK SIMS specializes in driving business transformation, strategy execution, and M&A excellence. His journey spans roles as CEO, CIO, and strategy leader, where he has consistently brought clarity to complex challenges, achieving impactful outcomes in global markets. From leading transformative IT strategies at Scotts Miracle-Gro to scaling M&A operations and transitioning RIV Capital into a high-growth buyout firm, Mark thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution. Whether shaping corporate strategy, navigating M&A complexities, or fostering next-gen IT leaders, his focus is always on creating value and driving meaningful change. ___________________________________ ✅ Welcome to my channel | Lisa Goldenthal Top High-Performance Coach 👇👇👇👇👇 🌟 LISTEN to WholeCEO With Lisa G Podcast 🌟 💠 1. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 💠2. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gjW9c8... 💠3. Libsyn: https://lisagfit.libsyn.com 💠4. MyTVchain: https://mytvchain.com/lisagfit 💠5. Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/625... 💠6. Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/... 💠 SUBSCRIBE, RATE and LEAVE A REVIEW! 🦾 REMEMBER: Your health is your real wealth! Lisa Goldenthal 💥 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 🔶 Facebook   / highperformanceexecutivecoaching   🔶 Instagram   / lisagfit   🔶 Twitter   / lisagfit   🔶 Pinterest   / lisagfit   🔶 LinkedIn   / misshighperformance   🔶 Website: https://highperformanceexecutivecoach... #LeadershipGrit #Resilience #LisaGoldenthal #onlineexecutivecoach #HighPerformanceCoachforExecutives #executivewellnessconsultant #highperformance #leadership #success #highperformance #personaldevelopment #wholeceopodcast #StressManagement #PeakPerformance #ProductivityHacks #LisaGoldenthal #Podcast