55: Mergers and Acquisitions Deal Dynamics For Business Owners

For many business owners, selling your company is typically a once in a lifetime transaction. But it's hard to know how it all works until you’re in it. On this episode, Laurie Barkman talks with M&A and boutique investment banker, Dave Eichenlaub from Confluence Advisors, about deal dynamics and what makes a business ready for sale. They explore what can make or sink a deal, and the role of trusted advisors to help bring it all together. Listen in to learn more about: What deal dynamics emerged during the pandemic and potential impacts on activity this year Timing considerations for a typical merger and acquisition process and what can sink a deal The role of trusted advisors in a potential M&A transaction and when they should be consulted What makes a business ready for sale Forward thinking and pre-planning for a future transition to be successful   Show Links: Confluence Advisors website: http://www.confluenceadvisorsllc.com/   Confluence Advisors on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/confluence-advisors-llc/ Laurie Barkman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/ SmallDotBig website https://www.smalldotbig.com    If you're interested in selling your business, or acquiring a company, take the next step to request a confidential meeting with Succession Stories Podcast host, Laurie Barkman: https://smalldotbig.com/schedule-an-initial-call   Here's to your success! Laurie Barkman Host, Succession Stories Podcast Business Transition and M&A Advisor [email protected]