Taking your baby, identity & purpose away...
Imagine if someone took your baby, identity, and purpose away. That's how it feels for many business owners
Transition
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Initial trajectory define the investment
The first 6-18 months often define the trajectory of a PE investment. If successful, with stability & retention, the initial
Seller Transition Period
Seller: "I want to stay for x years!" Me (thinking): "I need a replacement within x months.
Numbness
Searcher after closing his first deal: “By the time my deal closed I was so numb by the process -
Day 1 Post-Closing
Day 1 after closing: • Spend time with your new team members (be visible, present, approachable). • Do not announce any operational
Announce on Monday
It's better to annonce a closing on a Monday than a Friday. Employees always worry how changes affect
Document everything
If you’ve just acquired a business and things don't feel quite right, start a document where you
