Simple Blueprint to Get Acquired

​Start Strong 💪🏻 & Scale Smart 🤓: Your Big Future Exit 🚀 Begins Now

​Presented by:

​Christine McDannell 

​Principal & Lead M&A Advisor,

​The Magnolia Firm

​Unlock Exponential Startup Valuations

​What will be covered in this one hour presentation:

• ​Why the ‘age-old’ methods of selling businesses aren’t working anymore

• ​The 7 Magical "R" Words you must know that buyers will pay top dollar for

• ​“Creative financing”: buyers love this term, but what’s realistic? 

• ​Important tactics to assess and improve operational efficiency, profit margins, and customer retention

• ​Growth priorities worth every penny: The most effective marketing strategies to enhance a company’s value (and what NOT to do!)

• ​The right way to time an exit

• ​Walkthrough of the entire selling process: From going to market, finding the right buyer, Due Diligence, closing, and receiving the wire on the big day.

• ​Why most acquisitions fail - and how to be the exception: Practical tips to avoid common pitfalls during the acquisition process

• ​Equity and ownership structure: How equity impacts your exit strategy.

• ​The value of IP and patents: Why protecting intellectual property boosts your company’s worth.

• ​Post-sale transitions: Preparing for your role after acquisition and smooth integration.