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Postmortem of a Broken Deal

Postmortem of a Broken Deal

FromAcquiring Minds


Postmortem of a Broken Deal

FromAcquiring Minds

ratings:
Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Aug 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Nick Wheeler reflects on investing countless hours to buy a beautiful business, only to have the seller kill the deal.Topics in Nick’s interview:
Finding a commercial landscaping business
Winning the sellers’ trust
How he interpreted early red flags 
Lessons learned about due diligence
Conflict with sellers over working capital
Why the deal fell apart
The financial cost of the broken deal 
The emotional cost of the broken deal
How brokers can help (or hurt) your deal
What Nick is most grateful for
References and how to contact Nick:
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nick@sage-succession.com

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Released:
Aug 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. Stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition entrepreneurship. Hosted by Will Smith, who is on his own path to acquire a business.