For founders, selling a business is rarely just about valuation—it’s about identity. This personal reflection explores why letting go can be the first step toward a fulfilling next chapter.
Before signing an LOI, ask the buyer for references from three former owners and call them. Learn whether the closing price held, earnouts paid, employee commitments were honored, and autonomy remained. Their experience reveals the buyer’s true behavior long before diligence exposes costly surprises.
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