Acquire Before You Exit

A Practical Guide for Strategic Growth, Improved Business Valuation, and Maximizing Your SMB’s Exit Price Through Mergers and Acquisitions

By: Ed Gehres Jr.

Narrated by: Nic Hamill

Want to get the best deal when you decide it's time to sell your business? Then there's only one strategy you need!

Discover the ultimate guide to leveraging acquisitions for a lucrative exit strategy. This comprehensive guide offers expert advice and practical tools to enhance your business's value and secure a top-dollar sale. Learn to navigate the acquisition process efficiently, develop effective deal strategies, and assemble a formidable team for explosive growth.

• Crucial considerations for setting up the acquisition process correctly from Day 1.
• The secret to targeting businesses that will significantly increase your value.
• How to build Plan B into your Plan A – ensuring flexibility in your strategy.
• The art of leveraging brokers as the superpower of your acquisition journey.
• What “business catnip” is and integrating it into your plan to attract top buyers.

Acquisition is an art that, when mastered, can lead to selling your business for big money. This guide is your first step towards mastering that art and preparing your business for a sale that exceeds your expectations.

Want the best value for your business when it’s truly time to sell? Then scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now!

©2024 Ed Gehres, Jr. (P)2024 Ed Gehres, Jr.

Strategic blueprint for business owners

This audiobook is an essential guide for business owners aiming to maximize their business valuation through strategic acquisitions. Authored by a seasoned business strategist, this book offers actionable steps and many practical tools. With real-world success stories and expert endorsements, it provides invaluable insights into evaluating companies, boosting sale prices, and navigating acquisitions. This comprehensive blueprint transforms complex strategies into achievable goals for small business owners. Highly recommended!

Valuable tool to have before selling your business

This book could be just what you need! It has good information on how to make your business more valuable and sell it for the most money. The book gives you important tips on setting up the acquisition process from the start and shows you how to target businesses that will boost value. One of the key aspects of the book is how to attract top buyers. Overall, I think this is a valuable tool for helping you sell your business for top dollar.

A Must-Read for SMB Owners

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I appreciated the practical examples and step-by-step guidance that Gehres offers. His expertise and experience shine through, making the content both informative and engaging. This book is not just about theory; it's filled with real-world strategies that you can start applying immediately to improve your business's valuation.

Gehres also does an excellent job of breaking down the often daunting process of mergers and acquisitions into manageable steps. His tips on preparing your business for a successful exit are invaluable, especially for owners looking to get the most out of their hard work when the time comes to sell.

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A great resource!

As a business owner contemplating the eventual sale of my venture, I found this book to be an indispensable guide. It lays out a clear, strategic approach to selling a business through acquisitions, ensuring a lucrative exit.

The book is packed with actionable advice on enhancing business value, efficient deal structuring, and strategic team assembly for growth. What resonated most with me was the emphasis on flexibility and the use of brokers to maximize sale potential.

This is truly a comprehensive manual for any entrepreneur aiming to sell their business successfully and profitably. It has shifted my perspective on acquisitions and prepared me to aim for a top-dollar outcome.

Maximize Your Exit Strategy

"Acquire Before You Exit: A Practical Guide for Strategic Growth, Improved Business Valuation, and Maximizing Your SMB’s Exit Price Through Mergers and Acquisitions" is a must-listen for any small to medium-sized business owner considering an exit strategy. The author provides clear, actionable advice on how to strategically grow your business, improve its valuation, and maximize the exit price through well-planned mergers and acquisitions. I found the step-by-step approach particularly useful, as it breaks down complex concepts into manageable, understandable steps. This audiobook has given me the confidence and knowledge to navigate the challenging process of business mergers and acquisitions successfully. Highly recommended for any entrepreneur looking to exit their business on top.

Maximum Value at Sale

This book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to sell their business for the best possible price. I found the expert advice on enhancing business value and navigating the acquisition process incredibly practical and easy to follow. The insights on leveraging brokers and understanding "business catnip" were game-changers for me, making the entire process smoother and more profitable than I ever imagined.

I'm looking for a golden parachute myself

Business can be stressful, especially during the execution stage. 'Acquire Before You Exit' provides a practical guide for strategic growth, helping improve your business's valuation. The book offers invaluable advice on how to use mergers and acquisitions to strengthen your company and sell it for a higher price. It covers every aspect of the process, from identifying potential acquisition targets to seamlessly integrating new businesses. For small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners looking to maximize their exit price, this book is an essential resource, offering clear strategies and expert insights to navigate the complex world of mergers and acquisitions successfully

Strategic Exit Blueprint

Listening to "Acquire Before You Exit" by Ed Gehres Jr. provided invaluable insights into strategic growth and maximizing business valuation. The practical advice on mergers and acquisitions made me feel confident in navigating the complexities of SMB exits. This audiobook is essential for any business owner planning their future exit strategy.

Great Tips for Business Success

I really enjoyed this practical guide! It offers fantastic advice for anyone looking to grow their business strategically and maximize its value. The tips on mergers and acquisitions are incredibly insightful and easy to follow. This book is a must-read for business owners aiming to achieve a successful exit.

Maximize your business sale

"Acquiring Before You Exit" is extremely valuable for any business owners aiming to sell their business at top dollar through strategic acquisitions. It expertly breaks down the acquisition process, offering valuable insights into boosting your business’s value. I was truly impressed by the strategies for targeting businesses that enhance value and the concept of "business catnip" to attract top buyers. The author’s expertise really shines through by providing a comprehensive roadmap from setting up the acquisition process to negotiating deals. This audiobook is a must-listen for any business owner that wants to master the art of acquisition for a lucrative exit.