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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Helping companies embrace AI in their business to accelerate revenue, productivity, creativity and employee retention resulting in Super-Human Resources. AI Keynote Speaker | Automation Consulting | Growth Advisory

"Brad is one of the foremost authorities in the US on ChatGPT and AI for business" - Brian Tracy 

"If you're stuck and you feel like you got to make the next leap with AI in your business you should call Brad.  I'm going back and radically shifting what I do because of Brad" - Jack Canfield

"Brad Costanzo has a unique superpower to collect and recall profitable strategies that apply across industries and to connect and build the right relationships for his clients." -Brian Horn, Forbes...

"Brad is a constant source of relevant, thought-provoking ideas with a ton of knowledge on all things marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship. Just a couple of his connections and strategies helped us bring in an extra $50,000+ this year. I highly recommend Brad as a consultant to anyone that's looking to grow their business"
-Andrew Pawlak, CEO Leadpops. 

In my career I have started, run, acquired and exited multiple businesses and served many amazing clients as an advisor, consultant, coach and mentor.  

My clients refer to me as a “catalyst" who can "see around corners" and spot the non-obvious but simple business opportunities that create leverage and most importantly results.

I’m proud to help business leaders make bold strategic moves that improve profits and raise valuations through innovation, marketing and lateral thinking strategies.

I started adopting Artificial Intelligence in my business before ChatGPT was all the rage and have now helped to revolutionize the workflow of my clients by showing them how to use AI to unlock unprecedented innovation and productivity. 

As a keynote speaker on AI and Innovation, I'm proud to help businesses and Human Resources create Superhuman Resources by using Artificial Intelligence & strategic business practices

Do you or your team need a crash course on AI or an AI-powered innovation sprint, DM me. 

I invite you to learn more at ►► https://acceleratedintelligence.ai

And if you'd like to get ahold of me for any reason (including a second opinion on your marketing strategy or to book me to speak at your next event, simply shoot me a message).

Learn more at 
►► https://www.bradcostanzo.com

Brad Costanzo

My Paypal got Hacked on Jan 5th.. But I actually made money from the hacker.  Here's what happened...

I logged into my PayPal account that morning and noticed $1,000 in Solana token sitting there which I never bought. 

The purchase happened 2 hours before I woke up. Thankfully, no money left my account.  But there was an attempted $100 transaction that failed due to secruity.  *Phew*

When I checked my profile settings, there was a new primary email there... 

The hacker had added their email as the primary so the receipt went to them, not me. 

They made a mistake and didn't delete my email or I might not have gotten back in.

I quickly changed the password. Kicked them out. Reset everything.

Then I stared at the $1,000 in Solana token that I don't care to own. 

Here’s the weird part: Paypal doesn't let you transfer tokens like that out of your account, you can only hold it.  So no clue why they bought it. 

I ALMOST hit sell to break even. But I didn’t not yet. 

The next day, Solana went up and since then it's UP 6% or $60.  

I wonder if I'm the only person who’s ever been hacked and came out ahead. 

BTW... this was the one account  (my personal paypal) where I somehhow didn’t have 2FA turned on. 

Lesson learned.  (Get your 2FA peeps)

Soon I’ll sell it but wanted to let this story play out and see where it goes for the LOLZ.

P.S.  Another security trick I failed to do on this account which I do on others and highly recommend to reduce the chance of a devastating hack is this...

1. Get a free email at Protonmail (very secure email). 

2. Don't use your name, use initials or code. 

3.  Change all your critical financial accounts to use this email, not your gmail etc.

4. Never subscribe to a newsletter or use for anything else. 

This way if someone hacks your gmail because you use it all the time, they can't just reset your financial and other critical accounts. 

Also... enable that 2 Factor Authentication on all critical systems. 

Them hackers are sophisticated.  If you've been hacked you know. 

And if you run a bidnizz, it's even more critical. 

(I have use my buddy Adil Adam Harchaoui company NVIT Solutions to handle our cyber security and they've prevented a ton of stuff. Affordable and Effective.  Hit him up or ask me for a referral if you want more info on that.)

Now to go back to watching SOL like a hawk.

And yes... I emailed the hacker thanking him for making me money.   

Hasn't replied yet though.

AI-Powered Growth Advisor for founders, creators and innovative organizations. Entertaining Educator and International AI Keynote Speaker. BradCostanzo.com

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