David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t

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Episode Summary
Host Nick Berry sits down with David McCombie to reveal what really separates regret-free exits from cautionary tales. David is the author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, and if you plan to sell your business in the next decade - or just want the option - this conversation is your field manual.

Find Out

• How prep boosts sale price and peace of mind
• What exit planning timeline top sellers follow
• Whether DIY deals match banker-led returns
• His take on valuation, fit and private equity
• The worst timing mistake owners still repeat

Links

• McCombie Group
• David McCombie on LinkedIn
• McCombie Group YouTube Channel
• McCombie Group Insights

Chapters
01:00 The Middle Market and Business Valuation
03:38 Top Seller Mistakes in Selling Your Business
05:56 Why Professional M&A Advisors Matter in Business Exits
08:13 Emotional Dynamics of Selling a Company
10:45 Navigating Buyer-Seller Relationships in M&A
12:11 The Role of Fit and Alignment in Business Exits
14:50 Psychological Aspects of the Business Exit Journey
18:58 Preparing for a Successful Business Sale and Exit Planning
21:23 Strategic Planning for Business Growth and Exit
23:46 Maximizing Value in Business Transactions

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