Nick Bradley

Most founders leave millions on the table when they exit. Not because they built bad businesses - because they optimized for revenue instead of enterprise value.

I bridge the gap between founder-led businesses and investor-grade companies. I work exclusively with founders targeting 8-9 figure exits, and with PE firms and Family Offices optimizing their portfolio - applying the same strategic and operational frameworks to both.

The difference comes down to infrastructure. Buyers pay premiums for businesses that run on systems, not heroics. Where leadership is developed, not dependent on the founder. Where growth is predictable and margins are protected.

This isn’t 6-month “exit prep.” It’s 12-36 month transformation work - installing the operational rigor, financial discipline, and strategic planning that institutional buyers demand and PE sponsors require from portfolio companies.

My Background:

I spent 10 years as a Private Equity CEO and Operating Partner across 27 transactions totaling $5B+ 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 bestseller on building businesses for premium exits.

How We Work:

FOUNDERS

Building enterprise value: 12-month group mentoring program for scale-stage founders focused on creating predictable revenue, leveraged operations, and consistent cash flow.

Preparing for exit: 30-day intensive showing what your business is worth today, what it could be worth, what’s limiting value, and the roadmap to close the gap.

INVESTORS 

Operating partner engagements for portfolio companies needing growth, scale, turnaround work, or exit optimization.

Our mission: To build and install the infrastructure and discipline that compounds enterprise value.

📧 nick@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.

Three words PE firms repeat constantly:

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

If your business doesn’t tick all three boxes, they walk.

Here’s what each actually means:

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

Not “we had a great quarter.” But “we can forecast revenue 90 days ahead within 10% accuracy.”

Revenue isn’t random. It’s systematic. You know where it comes from and when.

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

Not “our founder landed an incredible deal.” But “our process generates 40-60 qualified leads monthly regardless of who’s running it.”

Success isn’t heroic. It’s documented. Anyone following the system gets the same result.

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

Not “we’re growing fast by burning cash.” But “we’re profitable at scale and our unit economics prove it.”

Growth doesn’t require founder sacrifice. The business funds its own expansion.

PE firms are militaristic about this.

Randomness is risk. Uncertainty is risk. Risk kills multiples.

I’ve watched them walk from $30M EBITDA businesses because revenue was unpredictable.

And I’ve watched them pay premium for $8M EBITDA businesses because everything was systematic.

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲? 𝗢𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲?

#PrivateEquity #BusinessSystems #PredictableRevenue #ScaleUp #InvestorGrade #SystematicGrowth #ExitStrategy

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Hi, I'm Seamus. I’m a mindset coach for entrepreneurs who are lacking clarity and want to improve their personal and professional performance.

If you’re a business leader who is feeling the following, then you’re in the right place:

You’re procrastinating despite knowing exactly what needs to be done
You’re not living up to your true potential 
You keep self-sabotaging yourself
You’re overwhelmed and misaligned in what you’re doing

EVERY entrepreneur can benefit from having a coach. 

I've been running my own businesses for 20 years, and throughout that time, I've had a coach every step of the way.

The best coaches I've worked with all taught me one crucial thing.

It’s about learning to THINK differently. 

That’s why my clients like having me in their corner to:

Consult with
Lean on
When things get tough.


"Seamus has helped me transform!”

“Before, I felt overwhelmed and lacked clarity in my business and health goals, leading to procrastination. 

Now, I'm aligned with my values, energised, and productive. Thanks to Seamus, I've automated tasks, improved my sleep, and shifted my perspective on challenges.

His guidance has been invaluable!”

— Damien McElhinney

CEO, Autofactors Ltd

“I no longer see roadblocks only opportunities “

“Seamus has completely transformed my mindset. I no longer see roadblocks only  opportunities and when I have a slip he’s on hand to give me his words of wisdom. 

The biggest compliment I can give Seamus is he is 100% genuine and he cares how I progress and you can see that with him when I’m sharing wins.”

— Colm Barry

Fund Asset Manager - CB Trading


Book in a free intro call to see how I can help.

https://calendly.com/enquiries-my3m

Check out my website here:

www.seamusfox.com

Seamus Fox

Pendulum Summit 2026. 

A fantastic trip to Dublin for this year’s summit with Mark Hutchinson CDir. 

A first for the summit this year with just one day instead of two. 

A jam packed day with amazing speakers hosted again by Frankie Sheahan and his amazing team.  

Brene Brown Rory Sutherland and Marc Randolph my own personal highlights so many takeaways. 

We kicked off on the Thursday at the CEO dinner catching up with a good friend Colm O. and connecting with a host of other business owners. 

It was fantastic to meet up again and enjoy the summit with.. 
Sharon Farrell 
Stephen Downey 
Camilla Long, Business Speaker  
David Kinsella 
Audrey Moore 
Jean Evans - Networking Architect 
Kate Rooney The OnLegs Agency. Personal Responsibility is a Super Power

Mindset & Performance Coach for men in business. I help CEOs & Founders get clear, disciplined and inspired so business, body and life improve together. | TEDx Speaker | Author | Podcaster

Sunday morning run before heading to Belfast.

Looking forward to speaking on values, goals and all things human behaviour today at The Hero’s Journey event at the Europa Hotel hosted by Ciaran May. 

These events are about more than just information they’re about inspiration and connecting with like minded people to help create change. 


Looking forward to it😎

Hutchinson Lean Tour

Yesterday was a fantastic morning spent with Mark Hutchinson CDir  his brilliant team on the Hutchinson Lean Tour.

It was great to connect with a group of leaders from different industries and to be welcomed into such a well-run operation.

We were given a first-class experience and a real insight into how a business like Hutchinson operates at the highest level.

The professionalism and attention to detail across every aspect of the business really stood out.

What stood out just as much, though..

… was the warmth of the welcome and the energy created by Mark, Jason, Nicola, Robert & Conor. 

That was my first Lean Tour so the bar has been set really high.

Thanks again to Mark and everyone involved for a great morning.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit and have a great conversation with a friend of mine Ciaran May in Belfast.

We talked about something I am really inspired by on a daily basis.

That is understanding who we are.

Why we do the things we do.

How do we get aligned with what’s truly most meaningful for us?

A topic that came up yesterday that was recurring was drowning out the noise and quieting the mind.

I got the opportunity to share that through the lens of meaning and purpose.

What I have found is when you don’t live true to you, the noise increases.

Internally that can come as anxiety, procrastination, imposter syndrome and more.

The more you live in alignment the noise begins to go quiet.

Doesn’t mean challenges disappear and life’s a bunch of roses.

But there’s more certainty and meaning.

It was great to listen to Stevie on all things nutrition and cooking and also John Garrity, what a voice.

Lovely to meet some new faces and as always connect with familiar faces. 

Thanks again Ciaran, it was a great day.

David Maxwell 
Martin Irvine 
Stephen McAneney 
Philip McBirney 
Ciaran May  
Philip Clarke  
Kevin O'Reilly  Communications Performance Coach

Your life force is your biggest asset.

So many get stuck in habits that destroy their life force.

Your life force is your energy.
Your state of being.
Who you show up as.

And how you show up in life and in business.

“Your energy speaks so loud no words are even needed.”

You see the next level you want in your life or business isn’t always found in a business strategy.

The next level for you is in moving away from habits that drain your life force energy.

Habits that stop you from thinking clearly.


Patterns that keep you stuck at levels you want to break free from. 

Shit food.
Too much booze.
Crap sleep.
Bad environment.

You see you can be successful…

…but if you get there with shitty habits, you’re still going to feel like shit.

Listen, I have been there, so I am not preaching from the pulpit but from lived experience. 


I got stuck in patterns over and over again until enough was enough.

I had to shift my identity, my self-image…


How I seen myself. 

What often keeps us stuck is never out there.

But inside.
In your mind.


In your beliefs, in your values, in how you see yourself.

I will be sharing something to help with this next month at the Fit Mind Experience. 

The 8 Keys of Inner Entrepreneurship.🧠

If you want to shift your energy for 2026
grab one of our remaining limited spaces below.⬇️ 

https://lnkd.in/ecGUpwpS

I’d love to see you there.
Seamus

Premium Tickets Sold Out. 

Our premium tickets for next months event is now sold out. 

General tickets are selling fast. 

Numbers are capped for this workshop with not many left to go. 

If your interested in joining us next month click the link below.😊⬇️

https://lnkd.in/ecGUpwpS

Designing your life isn’t easy that’s why most won’t do it. 

It takes courage to step out of safety or reliance on others and take chances. 

It takes courage to continually put yourself out there so you can move forward and grow.

It takes work consistently on your 
Mind 
Body 
Your business to keep growing so you’re staying sharp. 

A life by design isn’t a spectator sport because nothing happens until we show up and do the work. 

All of these things and more are needed for people who want to create a life of vision and value..

.. to live by design not duty. 

If you are reading this you are more than likely one of those people. 

And you’re in a very small % of people living life by design. 

It’s why most people won’t get you your habits, ideas, disciplines and sometimes just your way of thinking. 

Sometimes that can feel like you’re on your own.

But you aren’t. 

I get what it’s like. 

All the people I coach do too. 

Thats why environment and consistent connection matters. 

It’s why events like The Fit Mind Experience really matter. 

This event wont be just about what I will teach on the day which will help you create change. 

It is also about the. 
Connections. 
Conversations. 
Collaborations…

…the opportunities that come from being around like minded people. 

If this resonates and sounds like something you need. 

Click the link below and I will see you in Belfast next month. 

https://lnkd.in/ecGUpwpS

Seamus.

Procrastination is a symptom not a fault. 

So many business owners beat themselves up for procrastination.

They think it’s a fault and that there’s something wrong with them. 

Push harder. ❌
Create more will power. ❌

It’s not the answer. 

Next month we’ll go deeper into something most people avoid looking at:

Why, even with clarity and capability, you still don’t act.

This isn’t about discipline or willpower.

It’s about understanding the actual mechanisms running your behaviour.

🔒 Less than 10 premium spaces remaining.

Numbers are capped to keep the day practical, interactive, and personal.

Link for the event in the comments.✅

Fit Mind Academy Member Spotlight

A big shout out to this man Daniel Kavanagh  

Dan has been part of the Fit Mind Academy for around a year now. 

The progress he’s made has been powerful to watch.

Like many of the men I work with Dan joined feeling that something was missing.

On the surface, life was busy and full. 

As a father, and a driven professional. 

But internally he knew there was more within him that he wasn’t tapping into. 

What Dan learned inside the Academy was how to get crystal clear on what actually matters to him.

Not what he should value.
Not what life or work demands.

But what’s genuinely important for him.

From there, he began aligning his ambitions with those priorities. 

Which has helped him step into a more senior role in his career. 

One that’s far more aligned with the direction he wants his life and career to move in.

Over the past year Dan has been consistently showing up. 

On our coaching calls…

.. and inside our private community. 

Always asking questions, and doing the work required to move forward. 🧠

That type of consistency compounds.


Keep up the great work Dan.👊

Two of the biggest blockers of success.

If you you feel guilt or shame you’ll often prevent the growth you want to see. 

Becasue internally you won’t feel deserving of it. 

This often leads to a lot of altruism which is often a compensation for shame or guilt. 

Inside the Fit Mind Academy I’ve a full lesson on this.

This helps the men in business I coach clear baggage so they move forward!

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