Bill Walker
Bill Walker is the Founder & CEO of Aesthetic Brokers, a sell-side brokerage for founders of aesthetic, wellness, dental and SaaS businesses. He previously led M&A for a large private equity-backed healthcare services organization, transacting on more than 100 practices, and he hosts the Aesthetic Appeal podcast. Bill began his career as a Marine Corps pilot, serving at the Presidential Helicopter Squadron and commanding a squadron in combat.
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Nov. 5, 2026
Special List #31: Your Exit Plan Starts 4-6 Years Before You Sell with Bill Walker
Bill Walker once negotiated against dentists for a private equity-backed buyer, closing on more than 100 practices. Now he works for the other side of the table. Bill is the founder and CEO of Aesthetic Brokers, a sell-side M&A firm, a former Marine Corps pilot, and the reason The Special Lists exists. He details why a premium deal usually means a three-to-five-year commitment after closing, why the deal itself takes about nine months, and why the unsolicited offer, not the buyer, is what a de...
Guest: Bill Walker