Most small and mid-sized businesses that go to market never close—estimates put successful transactions under 20%. This episode explains why deals collapse: messy financials, unsupported add-backs, undisclosed liabilities, owner dependency, valuation gaps, and financing shortfalls.

The solution is an integrated approach: pair disciplined M&A advisors who prepare defensible valuations, clean diligence, and transferability with specialized capital solutions that structure institutional-grade financing (instead of risky seller notes). Start preparation early to make your business financeable, transferable, and far more likely to close.