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Durand on Demand
Sharing stories from the world's industry titans, or giants as we call them, helping to motivate, educate and entertain you into slaying dragons, conquering your objectives and becoming a giant that's capable of building empires. We focus on forming the person first, from there, we go into the specifics of how to start, build and scale a business to make the most impact all while keeping virtue at the forefront. Join us weekly for a brand new episode!
Durand on Demand
The Prince of Saudi Arabia, Global Billionaires, and Selling Big w/ Reed Phillips
In this episode, I sit down with M&A expert Reed Philips to talk about the real-world complications of selling companies — and the leadership lessons that come with it.
We cover everything from celebrity buyers and Saudi royalty to family business politics, ego traps, and post-exit regret. Reed shares hard-earned wisdom on scaling, selling, and staying grounded through it all.
Whether you’re leading a business, building one, or preparing to let go — this conversation will challenge how you think about success.
👇 Time stamps if you want to jump to the good stuff.
0:00 - The Complications of Selling Companies
45:58 - Knowing The Value of Your Business (for scaling or selling)
58:45 - How Great Leaders Show Up in Business
1:04:45 - Reed’s No-Nonsense Advice for Selling Smart
1:10:15 - Billionaires, Celebrities, and the Prince of Saudi Arabia
1:17:54 - How Ego Destroys Deals (and People)
1:29:31 - Reed’s Most Heroic Business Moments
1:35:29 - Family Business Power Plays and Politics
1:38:13 - What Happens When Wealth Comes Too Fast
1:42:42 - The 80/20 CEO
1:47:02 - If Reed Philips Could Time Travel
1:50:25 - The Type of Person You should NEVER Hire
2:02:20 - Parting Words of Wisdom