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How to Engineer a Nine-Figure Exit with Alexis Sikorsky (stage 5) - Ep. 386
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- Apr 14, 2026
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In this eye-opening episode, Alexis Sikorsky, Owner of Sikorsky Consulting Ltd, shares how to prepare for a strong private equity exit in stage 5. If you worry about leaving money on the table, fear private equity as the enemy, or feel stuck in growth and decision fatigue, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why private equity is your friend, not your enemy, when you understand how they actually value and buy companies - How to reverse due diligence on PE firms to avoid bad partners and fish-and-chip tactics - What assessment and preparation steps dramatically improve your valuation and exit outcome This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 5 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Alexis Sikorsky is a strategic advisor to founders who are serious about scaling fast and exiting strong. With a nine-figure private equity exit under his belt, Alexis isn’t speaking from theory—he’s lived the entrepreneurial highs and lows across decades of company building, boardroom negotiation, and international leadership. His flagship book, Cashing Out, lays out the APEX methodology, a four-part framework (Assess, Plan, Execute, Exit) that demystifies the journey to private equity for founders feeling stuck or overwhelmed by growth and decision fatigue. Want to learn more about Alexis Sikorsky's work at Sikorsky Consulting Ltd? Check out his website at https://www.asikorsky.com/ Connect with Alexis through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-sikorsky-consulting Mentioned in this episode: Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz Today If you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwh…