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Videos, articles, & advice from Kirk and his network, to help successful founders find better outcomes.
Still TONS of Dry Powder to Buy Private Companies
Lots of buzz lately around lower sale values for private businesses and less activity this Summer. It's not all one sided and not all bad for you.
Why Munger Calls EBITDA 'Bullsh*t Earnings'
Many of the best investment bank and transaction advisory resources work with both sellers and buyers.
The Finance Bros are Knocking... Should You Answer?
If you're a founder of a successful private business, the "Finance Bros" will be calling soon, if they haven't already been in touch.
Why Candor Advisors Works Exclusively with Selling Founders
Many of the best investment bank and transaction advisory resources work with both sellers and buyers.
Guest Podcast By How2Exit: Kirk’s role as a Business Advisor And The Secrets To Selling A Business
A Guest Podcast By How2Exit
Recent Buyer Behavior - Beware or at least Be Aware
If you're thinking about selling your business, or even already in conversations with buyers, these 3 buyer behaviors should be on your radar.
Buyer Behavior: Ghosting
We're seeing some interesting behavior from buyers lately that in most other settings would be referred to as "ghosting".
Guest Podcast By Becker Private Equity and Business: Purpose Over Profit
Purpose Over Profit by Becker Private Equity & Business
Predatory Buyer Behavior: Gaslighting
We're seeing an increase in founders coming to us with erroneous and manipulative information from buyers, and in any other area, you'd call it "gaslighting".
Get An Unsolicited Offer for your Business Lately?
We're getting more calls from founders who've engaged at some level with a potential buyer, provided some information already, and is reaching out for help with what comes next.
The Market for Your Business Right Now
A 3 minute update on how buyers are changing their tactics in the current environment - might just save or make you millions!
Are You a Terms Maker or a Terms Taker?
As a founder going through the sale of your business, you'll probably hit an inflection point where the solicitous and respectful buyer prematurely starts acting like an entitled owner.
Guest Podcast By David King: Navigating The M&A Market in 2023 with Kirk Michie
Guest podcast by David King: navigating the M&A market in 2023 with Kirk Michie
Unsolicited Buyer Interest: When to Lean In & When to Avoid Distraction
If you're a founder and you've contemplated selling your company, then you get a call or email from a potential buyer, it could either check all the boxes and have you riding off into the sunset or it might be a big waste of time, energy, and even money. Here's a few tips to save all three!
Useful Scar Tissue in M&A
We're back from #SXSW and wanted to share some useful scar tissue for those who haven't yet been through the M&A process. Differences between public company and private equity buyers might not be exactly what you'd think...give us a few minutes...might make you $Millions.
Why You Can’t Find an Investment Bank to Raise Capital
Checking in from #SXSW2023 this past weekend with advice for earlier stage companies. If you're a founder wondering why it's so challenging to find investors, and even tough to find an investment bank to raise capital from those investors, here's some practical tips for taking control of the process yourself.
Plenty of Demand for Great Private Companies!
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!
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.
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