Season 2 · Episode 17
What Founders Say is the Hardest Part of Selling Their Business
We’ve interviewed nearly 300 founders, and the same challenge keeps surfacing as the most demanding part of selling a business. Here’s what they wish they’d known sooner.
They Got Acquired · Alexis Grant
December 18, 20255m 41s
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Show Notes
We’ve interviewed nearly 300 founders, and the same challenge keeps surfacing as the most demanding part of selling a business. Here’s what they wish they’d known sooner.
What you’ll learn:
- What buyers really look for once the LOI is signed
- Why this phase can unexpectedly impact revenue
- How founders can delegate and prepare before entering this stage
- Steps sellers take to make the process smoother and faster
Topics
due diligencefounder storiesalexis granttom wahlinbusiness sale challengessmall business acquisitionpackhackerdeal negotiationm&a preparationselling a businesslexi grantloithey got acquiredacquisition process