M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business17 Jul 2024

For New Sellers: From Corporate Buyer to Entrepreneur -- Lessons in Creating Value for an Exit

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"If you build it, they will come" is an expression that applies to starting a company as well as a baseball field. Thinking about what buyers want and avoiding the pressure to sell in a specific timeframe can help you increase your company's value when the time comes to sell. With 25 years in corporate M&A, Guillaume Thomas helps sellers understand what the M&A process looks like for buyers. He also shares how he has used these same lessons to start his own company, which has grown out of his four-generation family business.

What You'll Learn

Valuation: The importance of realistic valuations, the impact they have on negotiations, and why it is critical to understand the buyer's motivations.
Multiples: What the drivers are behind multiples and how they change.
Due Diligence: The critical role of financial transparency and organization throughout the due diligence process to show professionalism and build trust with the buyer.
Entrepreneurship: Insights into the emotional challenges and rewards of transitioning from corporate executive to entrepreneur.

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How to Build Maximum Strategic Value in Your Business with Mac Lackey
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Buying or Selling a Business with Drew Bisping
Financial Due Diligence – Why It's Important to Prepare for the Sale of Your Company with Patrick O'Connell

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