In what way are you investing time in others’ success? In this episode, Jeff and Phil discuss: We all have a platform to do good work. Lessons learned from 6 years as an Indianapolis Pacers ballboy as a teenager. Preparing in advance and having a plan for your exit. The importance of habits, values, and beliefs. Key Takeaways: Prepare early and ahead of time to prepare your legacy and identity ahead of a sale, exit, or merger. Not all ideas and businesses are going to generate high profits, but they can still have a high impact. You will receive a lot of “no” answers. They teach discipline, accountability, persistence, and trust in the Lord. Be willing to be mentored, and be a mentor. "Invest in relationships earlier than you think, and it compounds quicker." — Phil Daniels About Phil Daniels: Phil is an operator-turned-investment banker, with experience as a four-time founder and five-time leader in B2B tech, financial services, and digital health. He’s led go-to-market, culture, M&A integration, and capital formation—experiencing firsthand what it takes to scale and exit. Now a Partner at ArkMalibu, an investment bank for business owners, he's an advisor to founder- and family-led businesses that are approaching a sale. Phil brings operator insight to every transaction—grounded in the realities of building and selling. He's a two-time Inc. 500|5000 CEO, Entrepreneur Magazine award winner, published author, and former NBA ballboy. Connect with Phil Daniels: Website: https://arkmalibu.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipdaniels Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
In what way are you investing time in others’ success?
In this episode, Jeff and Phil discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"Invest in relationships earlier than you think, and it compounds quicker." — Phil Daniels
About Phil Daniels: Phil is an operator-turned-investment banker, with experience as a four-time founder and five-time leader in B2B tech, financial services, and digital health. He’s led go-to-market, culture, M&A integration, and capital formation—experiencing firsthand what it takes to scale and exit.
Now a Partner at ArkMalibu, an investment bank for business owners, he's an advisor to founder- and family-led businesses that are approaching a sale. Phil brings operator insight to every transaction—grounded in the realities of building and selling. He's a two-time Inc. 500|5000 CEO, Entrepreneur Magazine award winner, published author, and former NBA ballboy.
Connect with Phil Daniels:
Website: https://arkmalibu.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipdaniels
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw