Jerome Myers interviews Mark Hartmann, exited founder and M&A advisor, on what it really takes to sell a business on strong terms and avoid the common post-exit traps.

They cover seller’s remorse, identity after exit, de-risking a company for buyers, why earnouts can go sideways, and how founders should build a deal team that protects the outcome.

Topics covered:
• Selling Ethicare Advisors to a private equity-backed buyer
• Deal readiness and due diligence preparation
• De-risking customers, vendors, employees, and owner dependency
• Earnouts, reps & warranties, escrow, and transition terms
• Building a personal plan for life after the sale

Links:
Mark Hartmann: hartmannrhodes.com
Book: The Sweat Equity Payday

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