Episode 129: Scaling Your Business: How Private Equity Can Support Entrepreneurs

Today, our host, Bob Gauvreau, and our guest, Ara Sahakian, discuss how private equity can accelerate growth for small to medium-sized businesses. Ara shares insights on how PE Gate provides more limited investors access to private equity deals, allowing business owners to scale without fully exiting.

Ara outlines how PE Gate adds value through strategic marketing, talent acquisition, and operational systems. By professionalizing marketing efforts, strengthening leadership teams, and implementing scalable systems, PE Gate enables businesses to grow efficiently while reducing reliance on the owner.

The conversation also highlights the benefits of employee buy-ins and the ability to cash out a portion of your business tax-free. This model enables business owners to achieve financial freedom while maintaining ownership and ensuring long-term business success.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn more about how PE Gate can help you grow and scale with strategic private equity solutions.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast
• 03:58 Ara Sahakian's Background and Early Career
• 06:42 Transition to Private Equity and International Experience
• 09:55 Establishing PE Gate and Its Unique Approach
• 14:44 Value Addition and Opportunities for Business Owners
• 23:08 Employee Ownership and Platform Features
• 27:31 Long-Term Vision and Future Plans
• 33:59 Impact of the Terry Fox Foundation
• 39:12 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Final Thoughts

About the Guest:
Ara Sahakian has more than 20 years of experience in the Private Equity space. Formerly a Director at HSBC Private Equity and a Transaction Services leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ara’s extensive investment and operational experience provides him with robust deal experience. Ara is a CPA, CA with a Master's in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. Ara was a Board Member and the Executive Director of The Terry Fox Foundation during the foundation’s 40th anniversary.

Connect with Ara:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arasahakian/
• Website: https://www.pe-gate.com/

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