In today’s episode, we have another distinguished guest: Greg K Williams. Greg is a certified mergers & acquisitions professional who has years of experience helping business owners and buyers through the process of selling or buying a business. Throughout the episode, Greg shares his wisdom on the process of selling a business from both a seller’s and a buyer’s perspective, common ways you can boost what you get from a business, and several other things you should know if you’re interested in buying or selling a business.
Show Notes
[01:48] Greg’s Background – Greg starts the conversation with sharing how he helps business owners and buyers as a business brokerage professional.
[05:44] Transaction Lifecycle – Grant and Greg discuss the process of selling a business and how the process differs according to the nature of the business.
[09:59] Valuation – Greg shares some important factors that contribute to the sale price of a business and what you can do to get a better deal.
[13:23] Buyers & Bidders – Greg shares how they connect and communicate with potential buyers and interested parties.
[18:00] Due Diligence & Closing the Deal – Grant and Greg discuss what happens after the buyer is ready to continue with the deal and the legal and financial aspects of the transaction.
[27:00] Boosting Value – Greg shares some of the things a business owner can do to increase the value of their business before selling it.
[32:30] Buyer’s Perspective – Greg explains the five questions that he asks buyers to understand their expectations around buying a business.
[41:44] Impact of COVID – Greg shares how the pandemic and its economic impact have affected his line of work.
[46:24] Final Thoughts – Grant and Greg discuss some final tips and tricks for people considering buying or selling a business to make a more advantageous deal.
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