January 11, 2024

Take Five #064: 13 types of deal structures, and more

Take Five #064: 13 types of deal structures, and more

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Take Five #064: 13 types of deal structures, and more

1. Management principles and how to implement them

2. A crash course in ETA funding and investor economics

Corporate attorney Kevin Henderson and attorney-HoldCo founder Sam Rosati break down the numbers behind an average self-funded search acquisition, compare purchase price vs. total project cost, and define step up and preferred returns.

3. How to structure a productive script for your first call with a business seller

Consider the profound influence of well-conducted conversations. They offer pathways to understand whether a business owner and their business align with your search fund's parameters. As a searcher, your objective extends beyond gathering information to building lasting relationships that could potentially evolve into fruitful partnerships.

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4. Former pro poker player parlays instinct, integrity, and opportunity into $20M+HoldCo

5. 13 types of deal structures and how they work (14, if you count the “Frankenstein” one)

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