Nick Bradley

Most founders build great businesses but leave millions on the table when they exit.

Why? You’ve been optimizing for revenue, not enterprise value.

By the time you’re ready to sell, the issues that destroy multiples are already baked in - and buyers see them immediately.

I install the operational infrastructure and growth systems that prepare founder-led businesses for 8-9 figure exits.

Not “exit prep” in your final six months. This is 12-36 month transformation work.

The 3 Exits Every Founder Must Complete:

1. Exit the Chaos - Build systems so the business runs on infrastructure, not heroics

2. Exit the Operations - Develop leadership so you’re CEO, not operator

3. Exit the Business - Sell for premium multiples

Most founders are still trapped in Exit #1 when they decide to sell.

My Background:

I spent 10 years as a Private Equity CEO and Operating Partner across 27 transactions totaling over $5 billion in exits. I’ve sat on both sides of the table - building businesses and evaluating them for acquisition.

I’m also the author of Exit for Millions, the #1 bestselling book on building businesses for premium exit.

How I Work:

It starts with a Strategic Consult - a half-day intensive where I show you what your business is worth today, what it could be worth tomorrow, what’s limiting your value, and the roadmap to exit for big multiples.

From there, we work together through a structured 1-3 year partnership where I install the operational infrastructure and growth systems that transform your business into an institutional-grade asset ready for premium exit.

Ready to find out what your business is worth?

DM me or email jenna@highvalueexit.com

CEO & Founder, Exit Specialist / Business Scale-Up Mentor

We Help Successful CEOs, Founders, & Entrepreneurs Build High Value, High-Impact, Exitable Businesses.

​Our passion is empowering growth-minded business owners to scale rapidly towards a high-value exit and ultimately, freedom.

That’s why we’ve developed exclusive masterminds, full-service partnerships, and dedicated support to accelerate your impact, and give you back the power and control you deserve.

Our Scale-to-Sale Methodology is the result of 60+ years of combined experience with private equity firms and business transactions, designed specifically for rapid scale toward financial independence.

In working with us, you will gain the focus, direction, and momentum to intentionally and consistently grow your company’s value…

Giving you the leverage and power you need to generate rapid, impressive growth, and with it, the freedom to live your life on your terms.

PE firms aren't geniuses. They just know something you don't.

How to turn $10M into $50M in 3-5 years while you're grinding for 15% growth.

After 12 years in PE, I'm going to give you their playbook.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:

𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

Not just any growth. Predictable, repeatable, scalable growth through systems.

You know, the boring stuff founders avoid because it's not sexy.

𝟮. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

PE firms are ruthless about EBITDA. Cut waste. Optimize pricing.

A 3-point margin improvement on $20M = $600K added to valuation. That's real money, not vanity metrics.

𝟯. 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

Strategic debt accelerates growth without diluting equity. PE uses leverage intelligently.

Most founders are terrified of debt. PE firms use it like rocket fuel.

𝟰. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

This is where monster returns happen. I was part of a 12-acquisition roll-up that exited for $2B at 14x.

While you're obsessing over organic growth, someone's building an empire through M&A.

𝟱. 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Move from 4x to 8x by becoming more attractive than competitors. Better systems. Stronger team. Lower risk.

Same business. Double the exit price.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

Most founders pull one lever: revenue.

PE firms pull all five simultaneously.

That's how they create 5x returns in 36 months while you're grinding for 15% annual growth.

You don't need to sell to PE to use this playbook.

Start pulling all five levers. Systematically.

That's how you build a business buyers fight over.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝟱 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄.

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I help founders build investor-grade businesses that achieve 8-9 figure exits | Former Private Equity CEO & Operating Partner | Mentor & Board Advisor | $5B+ in Exits

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Quallis Brands Co.

Transformed Scotch Porter from a niche brand into a profitable, category-leading player - doubling revenue, expanding market share, and driving sustainable growth across retail, Amazon, and DTC. Full P&L ownership ($15M+), leading Brand, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations while driving vision, strategy, and execution.

President Scotch Porter

Henkel

Led Henkel Canada’s consumer beauty business to record revenue & profit growth, driving category share gains and operational excellence. Full $50M+ P&L ownership, representing Canada at the North American Executive Committee. Achieved +19.2% revenue growth, driving highest-ever sales and EBIT. Led Dial through 80% hyper-growth during COVID, securing supply with global teams, fast-tracking Walmart-exclusive launches, and outpacing category growth 2x—gaining +3 pts market share as the fastest-growing brand in Soaps. Expanded Hair Color portfolio, securing back-to-back share growth (+0.5% in 2020, +0.3% in 2021). Improved gross margins by +10.5 pts, offsetting inflation through pricing, mix, and promo efficiency.

General Manager Consumer Beauty Care 

Led Canadian Sales & Marketing organization back to growth after a multi-year decline. Unified and supervised team of 4 Marketers and 5 Account Managers across all sales channels including e-commerce. Re-engineered business model to leverage US scale, reducing complexity and harmonizing portfolio with 62% reduction of Canadian-specific products, improving gross margins by +4.2% points.

Commercial Director Consumer Beauty Care

Revitalized $10MM customer P&L and full portfolio across all of company’s Beauty Care brands (Dial, Tone, Right Guard, got2b, Schwarzkopf) back to growth and profitability as incremental sales assignment (on top of Director of Marketing role). Negotiated annual Joint Business Plan, achieving +26% top-line growth while increasing profit 3x.

Regional Sales Manager Grocery – Wakefern (ShopRite, PriceRite) 

Transformed portfolio and GtM strategy, activation, communication, and advertising for Canadian business (on top of Director of Marketing and Regional Sales Manager roles). Coached a team of 4 Marketers. Streamlined channel-specific 3-year innovation and portfolio strategy, focusing on agile and rapid iterative prototyping.

Head of Marketing Consumer Beauty Care 

Upgraded new product innovation, advertising and campaign development, and commercialization for $150MM North American Right Guard, Dry Idea, and Tone business. Accountable for $15MM Marketing budget. Directed team of 3 Associate Brand Managers. Spearheaded modernization of Right Guard in North America, returning to growth after 8+ years of decline by defining brand positioning, leading formula / pack redesign, developing advertising, and introducing new commercial strategy. Facilitated exit of business to Private Equity in 2021 as regional sell-side key liaison during due diligence phase.

Director of Marketing – Antiperspirants/Deodorants & Body Wash 

Acted as a sounding board, sparring partner, and force of proposal to the Executive Vice President of Beauty Care business unit (N-1 to company CEO/C-Suite). Headed team of 1 Senior Manager, 1 Manager, and 1 Team Assistant.

Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President (EVP) / Head of Board Office Beauty Care

Drove project leadership, answered strategic questions, analyses, evaluations, and generated impact-oriented and actionable recommendations for Executive Vice President of Beauty Care Division (N-1 to company CEO/C-Suite).

Senior Manager Board Office Beauty Care

Led global project design and delivery for market expansion, product and commercial innovation agenda, portfolio steering, communication development, and brand planning for complex portfolio of 4 brands and 40+ countries.

Brand Manager International – Oral Care

Cosmetics Alliance Canada

Director / Member of the Board

L'Oréal

Commercial market lead for Skin Care category. Project champion for total Lancome franchise (Skin Care, Fragrance, Make-Up).

Product Manager – Lancôme Skin Care

Owned joint-business planning, sell-in negotiation, inventory management, sell-out stimulation, promotion planning, and consumption forecasting for complex portfolio of skin care, fragrance, and make-up at 110 customers.

Field Sales Manager – Biotherm & Helena Rubinstein 

Brand transformation leader with a proven track record of scaling and turning around consumer brands - ranging from global multinationals to scrappy, high-growth challengers. Expertise in repositioning brands for mainstream appeal, driving omnichannel expansion, and delivering profitability through sharp commercial execution and operational discipline. Equally adept at structured corporate environments and resource-constrained startups, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive sustainable, scalable growth.

Recognized as one of "Emerging Beauty's Brightest Executives" by Beauty Independent in 2023.

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