Everyday M&A

The Benefits of Working With Experienced Buyers, How Due Diligence Differs Between Financial and Strategic Buyers, The Biggest Mistake Buyers Make During an Acquisition

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In this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Krista Endsley, who has served as CEO of companies backed by private equity, including Accel-KKR.

In that role she has bought (as both a financial and strategic acquirer), sold, and scaled companies (one of her last companies was voted the best place to work for in Austin 5 years in a row). This is one episode you won’t want to miss!

Krista shares with us:

  • The benefits of working with an experienced buyer
  • How due diligence differs between financial and strategic buyers
  • The biggest mistake buyers make during an acquisition
  • The biggest part of an M&A process
  • Red flags that can kill a deal
  • The first thing Krista recommends when working with a company
  • What due diligence business owners should do of their potential buyers
  • Potential consequences of when earn-outs don't turn out as planned
  • The Rule of 40 and how to maximize your company's exit value


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