{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 336 Why you Won\u2019t Sell Until you\u2019re Personally Ready","description":"\u201cToo Much Money Chasing Too Few Good Businesses\u201d - Candid Insights from M&amp;amp;A Veteran Chad Morissette &amp;nbsp; This episode dives deep into what actually drives a successful business sale - from the emotional readiness of the founder, to internal due diligence, to navigating PE firms and family offices. &amp;nbsp; Key Highlights &amp;nbsp; Chad\u2019s journey from tech entrepreneur to M&amp;amp;A specialist  The difference between Main Street vs lower middle-market businesses  Why personal readiness is more important than business readiness  The 2-year preparation window that can make or break a deal  Why most owners underestimate due diligence by a mile  The value of net proceeds analysis - and why it prevents last-minute deal panic  The types of companies buyers are fighting over  Why too many businesses are owner-dependent and therefore discounted  The emotional roller-coaster of selling - and how to psychologically prepare  You\u2019ll walk away with a clear understanding of:  \u2714 How to make your business more attractive to buyers \u2714 What PE firms actually look for \u2714 Why having your team, not just your finances, ready matters \u2714 What it really feels like to sell a company - as a human being, not just a founder   Fun Frank Advice from Chad &amp;nbsp; \u201cIt's an emotional roller coaster. It is full of surprises. Just keep your eye on the prize. Focus on the payday.\u201d &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Cash Rich Exit Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thecashrichexitpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39367710\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39367710"}