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21st Century Entrepreneurship

21st Century Entrepreneurship

#529 Andy Harris: How Did One Exit Sell for Twice Its Value?

Jul 17, 2026 · 25m

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Andy Harris is a former three-time CEO and current President of North American Strategies and Managing Director with STS Capital, and we spoke about how founders can prepare their companies for an exit that delivers more than standard market value. After completing more than 20 acquisitions and six exits, Andy learned M&A by “being in the shoes” of business owners—building companies, managing daily operations, and preparing them for strategic buyers. His central advice is to remove “found...