Articles by Gokul Padmanabhan

The gap between exit-ready restoration businesses and eager buyers continues to widen, and a lack of sellable businesses could spin the industry into crisis. But there is good news on the horizon for current owners who focus on six key areas of their companies.

This week, we're revisiting the number-one mistake owners make when selling their restoration business. RBA Founder and CEO, Gokul Padmanabhan walks through the mistake that is costing you as you prepare to sell your business and plan a successful exit strategy.

In anticipation of the new edition of his book, “Why, When, & How to Sell Your Restoration Business,” Gokul Padmanabhan revisits the six drivers to preparing your business for sale. 

In part seven of the “7 Lessons Learned from $500 Million in Restoration Transactions” series, Gokul Padmanabhan, CEO of Restoration Brokers of America, discusses the importance of leverage in maximizing the sale of your business. “Once the LOI is done, the leverage transfers over to the buyer and comes away from you,” he says. 

In part six of the 7 Lessons Learned from $500 Million in Restoration Transactions series, Gokul Padmanabhan discusses the power of a strategic buyer who looks beyond your financial statements to the full potential of your business.

In part five of the "7 Lessons Learned from $500 Million in Restoration Transactions" series, Gokul Padmanabhan discusses the letter of intent, must-have clauses and how to ensure your exclusive agreement with the buyer leads to a favorable transaction.

Gokul Padmanabhan unpacks one of the key lessons he has learned over 15 years and $500 million in restoration business transactions. He explores time and how important it is in getting a deal done. "Time is not your friend," Padmanabhan says. He also overviews six additional lessons he has learned about restoration transactions. 

In this installment of “7 Lessons Learned from $500 Million in Restoration Transactions,” Gokul talks about identifying what is important and understanding the leverage you have as you sell your business.

In the third installment of Seven Lessons Learned from $500 Million in Restoration Transactions, Gokul Padmanabhan discusses the important information required to complete the extensive process of due diligence.

In his second video in the series, Seven Lessons Learned from $500 Million in Restoration Transactions, industry expert Gokul Padmanabhan discusses the importance of competition in getting the best terms and price for your restoration business.