Build and Exit
Build and Exit
Podcast Description
As a chartered management accountant by trade, I uncovered my true potential at 37, moving from a well-paid corporate job to building my own accounting and consultancy firm. Having worked on 5-10 acquisitions or business exits each month for clients, I understand the key challenges business owners face, including getting the real value they want for their business, whilst having the right controls and processes in place so the business can run independently of the owners.
The Build and Exit podcast will include conversations, stories and real-life examples of day-to-day challenges business owners face, different methods of growth including acquisitions and top tips on how owners can transition from working in their business to working on it, enabling them to maximize their value on exit. I will also include episodes where I share my own learnings on business management and how Wilkinson Accounting Solutions are planning to continue to grow by acquisition.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes including acquisition strategies, business management, transition processes, and personal growth stories. Specific episodes cover topics such as navigating the complexities of acquisitions, building resilient businesses, and overcoming financial challenges, with examples like Céline Aloé's pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic and Julie Wilkinson's personal acquisition journey.
As a chartered management accountant by trade, I uncovered my true potential at 37, moving from a well-paid corporate job to building my own accounting and consultancy firm. Having worked on 5-10 acquisitions or business exits each month for clients, I understand the key challenges business owners face, including getting the real value they want for their business, whilst having the right controls and processes in place so the business can run independently of the owners.
The Build and Exit podcast will include conversations, stories and real-life examples of day-to-day challenges business owners face, different methods of growth including acquisitions and top tips on how owners can transition from working in their business to working on it, enabling them to maximize their value on exit. I will also include episodes where I share my own learnings on business management and how Wilkinson Accounting Solutions are planning to continue to grow by acquisition.
Is your accountant really enough to protect your business?
In this episode, I break down the five critical financial skill sets that most business owners are missing. Drawing from financial compliance audits and surveys of over 200 SME owners, I reveal why profitable businesses still run out of cash and how hidden risks are costing you thousands without you even knowing.
You’ll discover real case studies including a business that lost £150,000 in unprocessed expenses, another that missed £85,000 in unbilled sales, and a post-acquisition disaster that uncovered a £750,000 discrepancy. Whether you’re scaling through acquisition or preparing for exit, these skills will help you transform your business from a lifestyle into a valuable asset that runs without you.
Every business we’ve audited has at least a 10% cash leak somewhere. Learn how to find yours and fix it before it’s too late.
“Business owners don’t actually know what finance can do.” – Julie Wilkinson
You’ll hear about:
- Why “I’ve got an accountant” leaves you vulnerable to hidden risks
- Financial literacy: understanding cash flow, margins, and break-even points
- Forecasting and scenario planning to protect against business-killing risks
- Data interpretation and why monthly margin fluctuations signal deeper problems
- Digital finance and automation to prevent operational cash leaks
- Commercial and strategic thinking for sustainable business growth
Connect With Julie Wilkinson
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewilkinson-accounting/
Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wasolutions
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUvq6gfNoP_4dfIJulL6C6A
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wilkinsonaccountingsolutions
Website – https://wilkinsonaccountingsolutions.co.uk/
Find out more about our brilliant sponsor Acquisition Masters here – https://www.acquisitionmasters.co.uk/
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