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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 50 MIN

How to Tell Your Employees You're Selling

from M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business · host Morgan and Westfield

Sharing the news of a sale is the one topic that keeps business owners up at night more than taxes or price. If you disclose the news too early or without a strategy, you risk destabilizing your team, triggering key departures, and even killing the deal entirely. This episode provides a tactical roadmap for timing your announcement, building trust with your leadership, and ensuring your staff stays motivated to see the transaction through to a successful close. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More?  Informing & Retaining Employees When Selling a Business How To Maintain Confidentiality When Selling Your Business Everything An Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Selling to PE Firm Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to [email protected].

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Sharing the news of a sale is the one topic that keeps business owners up at night more than taxes or price. If you disclose the news too early or without a strategy, you risk destabilizing your team, triggering key departures, and even killing the...

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