Today, our host, Bob Gauvreau, and our guest, Ara Sahakian, discuss how private equity can accelerate growth for small to medium-sized businesses. Ara shares insights on how PE Gate provides more limited investors access to private equity deals, allowing business owners to scale without fully exiting.

Ara outlines how PE Gate adds value through strategic marketing, talent acquisition, and operational systems. By professionalizing marketing efforts, strengthening leadership teams, and implementing scalable systems, PE Gate enables businesses to grow efficiently while reducing reliance on the owner.

The conversation also highlights the benefits of employee buy-ins and the ability to cash out a portion of your business tax-free. This model offers business owners the opportunity to achieve financial freedom while maintaining ownership and ensuring long-term business success.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn more about how PE Gate can help you grow and scale with strategic private equity solutions.

 

 

 

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast
03:58 Ara Sahakian's Background and Early Career
06:42 Transition to Private Equity and International Experience
09:55 Establishing PE Gate and Its Unique Approach
14:44 Value Addition and Opportunities for Business Owners
23:08 Employee Ownership and Platform Features
27:31 Long-Term Vision and Future Plans
33:59 Impact of the Terry Fox Foundation
39:12 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Final Thoughts

 

 


About the Guest:
Ara Sahakian has more than 20 years of experience in the Private Equity space. Formerly a Director at HSBC Private Equity and a Transaction Services leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ara’s extensive investment and operational experience provides him with robust deal experience. Ara is a CPA, CA with a Master's in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. Ara was a Board Member and the Executive Director of The Terry Fox Foundation during the foundation’s 40th anniversary.

 

 

Connect with Ara:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arasahakian/
Website: https://www.pe-gate.com/

 

 

 

Resources:
Visit The Wealthy Entrepreneur Website: https://www.wealthyentrepreneur.co/ 
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Like our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/wealthyentrepreneurofficial
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Let’s continue to work on becoming a Wealthy Entrepreneur!

Today, our host, Bob Gauvreau, and our guest, Ara Sahakian, discuss how private equity can accelerate growth for small to medium-sized businesses. Ara shares insights on how PE Gate provides more limited investors access to private equity deals, allowing business owners to scale without fully exiting.
Ara outlines how PE Gate adds value through strategic marketing, talent acquisition, and operational systems. By professionalizing marketing efforts, strengthening leadership teams, and implementing scalable systems, PE Gate enables businesses to grow efficiently while reducing reliance on the owner.
The conversation also highlights the benefits of employee buy-ins and the ability to cash out a portion of your business tax-free. This model offers business owners the opportunity to achieve financial freedom while maintaining ownership and ensuring long-term business success.
Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn more about how PE Gate can help you grow and scale with strategic private equity solutions.
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Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li>00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast</li>
<li aria-level="1">03:58 Ara Sahakian's Background and Early Career</li>
<li aria-level="1">06:42 Transition to Private Equity and International Experience</li>
<li aria-level="1">09:55 Establishing PE Gate and Its Unique Approach</li>
<li aria-level="1">14:44 Value Addition and Opportunities for Business Owners</li>
<li aria-level="1">23:08 Employee Ownership and Platform Features</li>
<li aria-level="1">27:31 Long-Term Vision and Future Plans</li>
<li aria-level="1">33:59 Impact of the Terry Fox Foundation</li>
<li aria-level="1">39:12 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Final Thoughts</li>
</ul>
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 About the Guest: Ara Sahakian has more than 20 years of experience in the Private Equity space. Formerly a Director at HSBC Private Equity and a Transaction Services leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ara&rsquo;s extensive investment and operational experience provides him with robust deal experience. Ara is a CPA, CA with a Master's in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. Ara was a Board Member and the Executive Director of The Terry Fox Foundation during the foundation&rsquo;s 40th anniversary.
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Connect with Ara:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arasahakian/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/arasahakian/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Website: <a href="https://www.pe-gate.com/">https://www.pe-gate.com/</a></li>
</ul>
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Resources:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit The Wealthy Entrepreneur Website: <a href="https://www.wealthyentrepreneur.co/">https://www.wealthyentrepreneur.co/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Download The Wealthy Entrepreneur (digital book) for FREE: <a href="https://profitsimple.ca/wealthy-entrepreneur">https://profitsimple.ca/wealthy-entrepreneur</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Like our Facebook Page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wealthyentrepreneurofficial">https://www.facebook.com/wealthyentrepreneurofficial</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Join The Wealthy Entrepreneur Community for FREE at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gauvreaucpa">https://www.facebook.com/groups/gauvreaucpa</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
For more podcast episodes, subscribe to our YouTube Channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wealthyentrepreneurofficial">https://www.youtube.com/@wealthyentrepreneurofficial</a>.
Let&rsquo;s continue to work on becoming a Wealthy Entrepreneur!

Introducing The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast, where we unravel the Profit Simple framework, turning your business's vision into a roadmap for financial success. Join us as we provide simple yet powerful episodes for extraordinary results and financial clarity. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a journey towards financial freedom!

Introducing The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast, where we unravel the Profit Simple framework, turning your business's vision into a roadmap for financial success. Join us as we provide simple yet powerful episodes for extraordinary results and financial clarity. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a journey towards financial freedom!

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