Overview:
In this second installment of host Nic Padilla’s conversation with Tom Shipley, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the CEO M&A Summit, the focus turns to legacy and leadership. Tom unveils his next big mission: helping entrepreneurs create exit strategies that multiply their enterprise value and transform years of hard work into generational wealth. Drawing from decades of experience in acquisitions and scaling, he breaks down why so many small business sales fail, how to reverse-engineer a successful exit, and the new platform he’s building to unite founders ready to sell with those ready to scale.
But this episode goes beyond strategy. Tom opens up about his approach to leadership, such as why he hires slowly, builds teams with high expectations and low pressure, and empowers rising talent to become leaders themselves. He shares stories about his team, including a former NASA engineer turned right-hand woman, and how he cultivates loyalty through vision, integrity, and mentorship.
Links and Resources
- Boostability (https://www.boostability.com/)
- Tom’s Website (https://dealconlive.com/)
- Tom’s Email: tom@tshipley.com
Connect with:
- Nic Padilla on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-padilla-2643a258/)
- Tom Shipley on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/t-)
