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Videos, articles, & advice from Kirk and his network, to help successful founders find better outcomes.
M&A Lawyers vs. Other Law Firms
Discover why hiring an experienced M&A attorney is crucial for a smooth, risk-free business sale. Learn how specialized legal counsel can safeguard your financial future and protect you from post-sale pitfalls.
Financial Buyers: Requests vs. Reality
Unlock the Secret to Navigating Due Diligence and Outsmart Financial Buyers!
Key Advisors in a Business Sale
A strong team of specialized advisors is essential for navigating the complexities of a successful business sale.
DIY Business Sale: Tips for Founders
In this video and article, we dive into the key considerations for founders looking to sell their business on their own, without the help of an investment banker or business broker. While taking the DIY route is possible, it comes with significant challenges and requires careful planning.
Optimizing Business Exits: Beyond Standard Exit Strategies for Maximum Value
Learn how personalized, market-driven approaches can maximize your business’s value, minimize risks, and ensure the best possible terms.
Whose Advice Should A Founder Take When Selling?
Selling your business? Find out whose advice to trust. Learn how different entrepreneurs approach decision-making during this critical process and discover strategies for selecting the guidance that leads to success.
Software Business Exits with Candor Advisors
Do terms like ARR, NRR, and logo retention ring a bell? Candor Advisors is your go-to partner for software business exits.
The M&A Advantage: Why Your Lawyer's Expertise Matters
Discover the intricacies of selecting the right legal counsel for your mergers and acquisitions endeavors.
Cheers to a Successful Year! M&A Highlights and Exciting Future Trends
Sending best wishes and a little guidance as we move into 2024. First, there's still a ton of demand for businesses like yours.
The Perils of Signing an LOI: Why It Only Gets Worse After
Whether it's a planned decision or an unexpected offer has come your way, if you find yourself ready to sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) to proceed, take a moment to pause.
From Underdog to Billionaire: Curry + Grant + Candor Advisors = the Blue-Collar Wisdom of Larry Janesky
Want to know what Adam Grant, Steph Curry, Noah Kagan, and Larry Janesky have in common?
The Hidden Dangers of Sharing QuickBooks: A Founder's Cautionary Tale
You got that outreach from a buyer and all they need is a QuickBooks download or simple P&L to get an LOI to sell your business and you're fired up! Maybe getting an offer and selling your business is just that easy, right?
The Founder's Dilemma: Timing the Market with $2T in Dry Power in Play
Selling founders are being told by private equity investors that they need to reduce expectations or to "get reasonable" about valuations in the M&A market if they want to sell their companies in the current environment. But do they really??
Unlocking the Power of Scar Tissue in Mergers & Acquisitions
Want to maximize your experience and that of your advisors to drive a higher price and better terms when selling your company?
Has Your Private Equity Buyer Ever Sold a Business?
If you're a founder selling your business, and private equity is the right buyer, do your own research on their track record. If you retain equity or just want to protect your employees and legacy, don't risk selling to an inexperienced buyer.
Stoicism, F1 Racing, and Selling Your Business
What can experts in F1 Racing, Stoicism, and a former classical musician teach you about selling your company? It turns out, a lot!
Unique Businesses Still Must Answer The Same Questions From Buyers
No matter how unique your company, buyers ask many of the same questions whether you're in life sciences, tech, food, professional services or manufacturing. But there's good news…
Does Your Investment Banker Need Expertise in Your Business?
Does subject matter expertise translate to a better sale? What really matters when you're selling? Give us a few minutes and we'll make or save you $Millions!
Great Advisors Tell You When to Pause
When choosing the right advisor to sell your company, be sure to ask them about times they've counseled a client to pause or postpone their sale.
Successful Sales Combine EBITDA + Legacy
Your financials might be the basis for valuation but it's your people who'll carry any great deal over the line to success.
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