Most owners think selling a business should feel like a symphony. Perfectly sequenced, predictable, every step mapped out. But real deals don’t work that way. They behave more like jazz. The plan shifts. Timelines change. A lender backs out. A buyer adjusts terms. And your success has less to do with avoiding chaos… and everything to do with how you respond to it. In the video (attached), I break down why the best sellers aren’t the ones with rigid expectations, they’re the ones who can improvise without losing the rhythm of the deal. They stay grounded in fundamentals, but flexible in execution. That’s what buyers trust. What’s one part of your business where being more flexible, instead of rigid, could actually make things run smoother? Comment below 👇

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Most deals don’t die because of the market. They die because of what’s happening inside the business. In this lesson, I break down the three killers that quietly destroy deals: • Customer concentration • Performance drop-off during diligence • Inflexibility from the owner Every one of these has derailed real transactions I’ve seen first-hand. The good news — they’re fixable long before you sell. 🎥 Here’s the video: The 3 Big Deal Killers. - Module 1 · Pre-Sale Prep 👇 Comment below: Which of these three deal killers feels most real in your business right now, and what are you doing to reduce that risk? 🤔

🎉 Welcome! You’ve joined a space dedicated to helping business owners prepare for a premium exit. Inside you’ll find strategies, tools, and connections to make sure your business is ready when the time comes to sell. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 🔑 Step 1: Introduce Yourself Make a post in the community and share a bit about your business so members can connect with you. 1. What type of business do you own? 2. What’s your current annual revenue range? 3. Have you ever considered selling before? If so, what held you back? 4. If you could wave a magic wand, what would you want your business exit to look like? 5. What are your goals for the next 12 months? _________________________________________________________________________________________ 📚 Step 2: Explore the Training and Tools Inside the classroom, you’ll find resources covering the five key areas of pre-sale preparation: 👉 Avoiding deal killers that stop most businesses from selling 👉 Building strategy and growth plans that don’t rely only on you 👉 Keeping strong, clear financials buyers can trust 👉 Standing out with real differences from competitors 👉 Understanding valuation and deal structure like a buyer _________________________________________________________________________________________ 🤝 Step 3: Engage With the Community This is a space for collaboration. Ask questions, share wins, and support others. The more you contribute, the more value you’ll get. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 📅 Step 4: Book a 1:1 Consultation (Optional) If you’d like personalized guidance from Nick on your exit strategy, you can schedule a private consultation here: Book Your Consultation ✅ You’re now set to dive in, connect with fellow business owners, and start building the kind of company that buyers compete to acquire.