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Why Sell Side QoE Pays Off

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The Founder Who… Waited Too Long

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How to Keep Emotion From Ruining Your Deal

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Stock Sale vs. Asset Sale: Why Deal Structure Matters

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What the Silver Tsunami Means for Founders

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The Net Working Capital Peg for Founders

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Is Your Business a Qualified Small Business? The Section 1202 Tax Windfall

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RWI vs. Escrow: How to Keep More Cash at Closing Without the Risk

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The TSA Checklist: Defining Your Post-Sale Role Before You Sign

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Platform vs. Add-On Acquisitions: How Private Equity Decides Your Valuation Multiple

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Q1 2026 M&A Market Update: Why Buyers Are Getting Pickier

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Planning Ahead: Tax Strategy for Founder-Led Exits

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Do You Really Need a Professional Business Appraisal?

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The Funnel, Ep. 15: What Happens To Your People?

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The Funnel, Ep. 14: How Much Will You Pay In Taxes?

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The Funnel, Ep. 13: How Do You Compare Offers?

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The Funnel, Ep. 12: What's An 'Earn-Out' and Should You Agree?

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The Funnel, Ep. 11: What's an "LOI"?

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Guest Podcast by John Lee Dumas on EOFire

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The Funnel, Ep. 10: What Percentage Do Transaction Advisors Charge?

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The Funnel, Ep. 9: Where Do You Find Your Buyer?

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The Funnel, Ep. 8: What’s the Process to Sell Your Business?

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The Funnel, Ep. 7: Should You Hire an Investment Banker?

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The Funnel, Ep. 6: How Long Does Selling Take?

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The Funnel, Ep. 5: How To Decide If You Should Sell Now

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The Funnel, Ep. 4: How Do You Make Your Business More Valuable?

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When Should You Sell Your Business?

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Introducing The Funnel for Founders

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What Happens to IP When You Sell?

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When to Hire Advisors for a Business Sale

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Can you sell with declining revenues?

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Price vs. Terms: What Matters More in a Deal?

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Scaling or Selling for Risk Control

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Proving Your Business Can Outlive You

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What Business Expenses Should You Cut or Keep Before Selling?

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Should You Trade Price for Better Terms

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What If You Change Your Mind Mid-Exit?

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Why Selling Your Business Feels So Hard

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Q1’25 M&A Market Update: Why It’s a Strong Time to Sell

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The true cost of selling your company—broken down.

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Will They Keep Your People? Here’s How to Think About It.

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Efficiency Sells: How Great Ops Boost Your Valuation

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It’s Not Just About the Money—It’s About Your Why

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Before You Sign the LOI: Understand These Deal-Changing Adjustments

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Closing Deliverables That Matter: Avoid Costly Mistakes After You Sell

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How Culture Fit Can Make or Break Your Business Sale

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What Is a CIM and Why It Matters When Selling Your Business

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Know the Market: How Industry Comparables Shape Business Valuation

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Cross-Border M&A: What U.S. Sellers Should Know

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Founder Alert: You’re About to Get an Offer to Sell

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Be a Better Buyer: Pre LOI - Don't Distract or Mislead

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Predator Alert: Spotting Red Flags in a $50M LOI

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Handling Confidentiality: Disclosing The Sale to Customers

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Taking Chips Off the Table: Exploring Minority Stake Sales

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M&A Market Update - Q4 2024

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Telling Your Team About the Sale of Your Company

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Unsolicited Offers: Protecting Your Business and Maximizing Value

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Exploring AI in M&A: Enhancing Due Diligence and Deal Insights

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Selling Tips: Financial Due Diligence Basics

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How Technology Supports Due Diligence

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Selling Your Business: Operational Checklist

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M&A Lawyers vs. Other Law Firms

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Leveraged Finance: Risk, Reward, LBO & More

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Financial Buyers: Requests vs. Reality

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Key Advisors in a Business Sale

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Business Valuation: How to find out What Your Business is Worth

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DIY Business Sale: Tips for Founders

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Optimizing Business Exits: Beyond Standard Exit Strategies for Maximum Value

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Search Funds: Broken LOIs and Buyer Behavior

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Whose Advice Should A Founder Take When Selling?

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Founder FAQ: Is a Financial Audit Required When Selling Your Business?

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What is a Working Capital Adjustment

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Advisors in Action: Strategic Communication

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Rise of the New Buyer: Exploring Search Funds

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Are Search Funds the New SPACs? A Growing Trend in the Investment World

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LOI Breakdown: Navigating Binding Agreements

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Life After Selling Your Business: Strategies for Long-Term Fulfillment

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Transition Services Agreements (TSA) in Business Sales

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What are Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)?

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M&A Insight: Seller's Discretionary Earnings

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What Ever Happened to SPACs?

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M&A Update: Market & Buyer Types

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Leverage in M&A Deals: The Importance of Multiple Buyers

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Software Business Exits with Candor Advisors

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Understanding Ownership When Selling a Business: “Cap Table” & Corporate Documents

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Stock Purchase vs. Asset Purchase

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Taxes and Selling Your Business: What You Need to Know

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Selling Your Business Using Debt or Loans

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Selling a Business with Loans or Debt

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The M&A Advantage: Why Your Lawyer's Expertise Matters

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Confidentiality: Why This is Key in All M&A Transactions

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IOI vs LOI: What’s the Difference?

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Guiding Your Sale: Structure & Non-Cash Payments

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Strategic Exits: Options for Selling Your Small Business

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Navigating Change: Seller Expectations

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Know the Difference: Growth Capital, Majority Recap, or Full Buyout

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Inside Private Equity: Meet the Major Players

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Cheers to a Successful Year! M&A Highlights and Exciting Future Trends

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The Perils of Signing an LOI: Why It Only Gets Worse After

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From Underdog to Billionaire: Curry + Grant + Candor Advisors = the Blue-Collar Wisdom of Larry Janesky