I just left a buyer meeting this morning at 7:30. Another broker brought a buyer who I have met before and by his own admittance has looked at over 35 businesses (hint #1). Nice enough gentleman and in course of his introduction to the seller proceeded to give his corporate resume and disgust with small […]
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Sellers don’t really care about the money….really it’s about the QUAN
When you have conversations with entrepreneurs you find out we talk about a wide range of subjects: success, freedom, fulfillment, leadership, family. You see we take the risk of entrepreneurship for intangible reasons as much as for the economic benefits self employment. What makes this important for buyers to understand (who primarily are not entrepreneurs […]
Business Wisdom From Hannibal the Cannibal
Business tips from a serial killer….are you kidding?? Well it actually is classic greek philosophy from Marcus Aurelius….first principals. Sometimes in business we overthink and forget to ask the basic questions…Hannibal poses the question to a young FBI agent during an interview about a suspect…what is its nature? Well when considering a business model […]
The Seller Tsunami is Coming!!!
The Seller TSUNAMI! It’s coming! The market turns from a seller’s market which it is currently, into a buyer’s market. Lower valuations due to increased competition for buyers. In fact, some believe due to the shrinking workforce, there will be a huge lack of skilled buyers in the marketplace. Incredible opportunity for buyers and companies […]
And from the buyer #ambassadorofquan
Dear Michael, I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users. Details of the Recommendation: “Michael Shea is without question one of the hardest, smartest professionals that I have come into contact with in my 25 year career. I engaged Mike to help me find and buy a business in Orlando. […]