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Videos, articles, & advice from Kirk and his network, to help successful founders find better outcomes.
Guest post with the Nice Guys on business: Selling your company the right way
A Guest Podcast by The Nice Guys on Business
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?
Guest post with the CASH FLOW CFO: Kirk Michie’s Secrets to a Successful Sale
Unlocking Business Value, Kirk Michie's Secrets to a Successful Sale
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!
Guest post with the Pencils Down Podcast: Kirk Michie on Values-Driven Deals
Kirk Michie on Values-Driven Deals
Guest Podcast By Beyond 8 Figures: The 6 Key Steps to Selling a Business with Kirk Michie
A Guest Podcast By Beyond 8 Figures
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.
Scooter Braun vs. Taylor Swift Biz War | Parallels in M&A Transactions
What does Taylor Swift's business war with Scooter Braun have to do with selling your company?
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.
Gurus, Guides, Gladiators, and even Shamans...Finding Your WHY
If you're thinking about selling your company, the best way to an outcome that checks every box is to dig in with internal compass and your closest advisors to be clear about your WHY in selling.
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.
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