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Business Answers
The Business Answers Podcast

Episode 1 · 4 May 2026 · 36 min 15 sec

Big Red Cloud with Marc O’Dwyer

Marc O'Dwyer, Entrepreneur and former CEO, Big Red Cloud. Hosted by Tommy Boyle.

Marc O'Dwyer

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Marc O'DwyerEntrepreneur and former CEO, Big Red Cloud
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Marc O’Dwyer talks through the sale of Big Red Cloud after several earlier attempts did not complete. He explains how he kept the company moving while the process remained confidential, held his position on price and secured payment without an earn-out.

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What comes up

  • Knowing when it is time to sell
  • Getting professional advice before the process starts
  • What he learned from sale attempts that did not complete
  • Negotiating full payment without an earn-out
  • Keeping legal, tax and financial records ready

About Marc O'Dwyer

Marc O’Dwyer has bought 14 companies and sold nine during 33 years in business. His most recent exit was the all-cash sale of cloud accounting platform Big Red Cloud. He now works with start-ups and private equity firms and is preparing a new venture.

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