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E246: Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure

2 ott 2024 · 59 min. 45 sec.
E246: Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/_Rlb0ajSBFw About the Guest(s):  Lane Carrick is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M\&A) professional with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and transaction levels. Lane has owned and operated...

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/_Rlb0ajSBFw

About the Guest(s): 
Lane Carrick is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M\&A) professional with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and transaction levels. Lane has owned and operated various businesses, including banks and wealth management firms. He serves as an M\&A advisor, professor at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, and is currently the founder and leader of Optima Merger and Acquisitions in Dallas, focusing on the lower middle market space. 

Summary:
In this episode of the How2Exit podcast, host Ronald Skelton interviews Lane Carrick, founder of Optima Mergers and Acquisitions. Lane shares his entrepreneurial journey, from advising high-net-worth families to navigating complex M&A deals. He offers valuable insights on the challenges of smaller transactions, emphasizing the importance of realistic seller expectations, effective communication, and thorough preparation. Lane highlights how Optima M&A fills the gap in the small and lower middle market, providing expert advisory for successful business sales.

Key Takeaways:
  • Realistic Expectations: Unrealistic seller expectations often disrupt the successful sale of businesses. Proper valuation and advisory are essential.
  • Importance of Preparation: Business owners should invest in exit planning and business preparation to maximize value and ensure smooth transactions.
  • Advisory Quality: The choice of a knowledgeable advisor can significantly impact the transaction process, guiding sellers through realistic valuations and expectations.
  • Emotional Component: Emotional readiness and clear post-sale plans are crucial for owners looking to transition out of their businesses successfully.
  • Strategic Buyers: Directly targeting strategic buyers can often lead to better transaction outcomes than broadly marketing a business.

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Contact Lane on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-lane-carrick-65a728/
Website: http://www.theoptimateam.com/
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