Chris Gardener's Linkedin Analytics

I've been blessed over the last 20 years, to build and exit several businesses, and help founders do the same for their own companies. From my 20s through to mid-40s my idea of success was 'more money'. I had know-how that generated reliable and growing revenue. But 'more' came with cost: the stress from an overwhelming workload. Then my world turned upside down: my wife was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. Devastating news. I was scared and angry. With kids at primary school, I had to figure out how to cope. With 'enough' money in reserve, new priorities were clear: nothing was more important than our time together as a family and as a couple. Business took a backseat, and I had the privilege of looking after my wife. I was able to keep her at home throughout the final two years of her life. After she died, I needed to revive the business, this time with new boundaries. As a widowed dad, I couldn't spend so many hours working. So I changed my business model. Surprisingly, with limited working time, I had record earnings. I'm nothing special, so I realised that if I could do this, so could anyone. I'm a good teacher, so I designed a framework - the Exit Ready Method - which helps others change their business models to get their time back and still grow their business. My framework is one of two essential ingredients. The other is personal growth to become the leader the business needs. This means founders get to build businesses without sacrificing family and health. 👉 Lifestyle, health and relationships WITH high income and a high-value company. 💡 Both, not either/or. I do this through my own investment and advisory firm, where I acquire businesses, partner with founders, or mentor individuals to scale their companies, their leadership, and themselves. To date, I've advised and/or invested in over 250 businesses, ranging from start-ups to £20million valuations, with 6 active portfolio companies. Sectors include B2B marketing, recruitment, HVAC, IT & cloud, analytics, and more. I'm also the author of the Amazon best-seller The Busyness Delusion. 👉 Through my personal journey, I've learned GOOD business is about so much more than just money - it's "ALL the lifestyle WITH the money'. I'm open to exploring investment or advisory needs to grow great businesses, build high-performance leadership, and have a great time working together. Follow or connect with me here. You're welcome to DM me. Learn more at strategicmentors.co.uk Get tips, ideas & insights at theexitreadycompany.com