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Videos, articles, & advice from Kirk and his network, to help successful founders find better outcomes.
How to Keep Emotion From Ruining Your Deal
Buyer questions can feel personal, especially when the deal process drags on. Kirk Michie explains how the right advisor can help you manage the pressure and keep the deal moving.
Getting "Due Diligence Ready" Before Your Sale Process
If you're a founder building toward a capital event and you're wondering what to do to make for a smoother process and less disruptive period of due diligence with your eventual buyer, here's a couple of bullet-proof tips!
Add-backs and Adjusted EBITDA Demystified
If you're a founder going to market to sell your company or even mid-process and terms like 'adjusted EBITDA' or 'add-backs' are still hazy, here's a quick primer that could be worth $Millions!
3 Keys for Founders Selling Right Now
Be aware that economic drivers and market sentiment are changing, and buyers may throw you a curveball or two as a result.
What Does it Mean for Founders to “Take Chips Off the Table”
What does it mean for Founders to “take chips off the table”? Many small business owners paused sale or transition plans due to the pandemic, but data from M&A sources continue to point to this being a unique moment with plentiful inexpensive capital for buyers, making it a seller’s market for high quality companies. Just might be time to find out what those M&A types mean when they talk about “taking chips off the table” …
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