Selling your business? Learn how to decode the 5 types of LOI responses you'll receive from potential buyers. From serious offers to exploratory inquiries, I'll show you exactly what signals to look for in each type of response.
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π WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: β How to identify a serious vs. exploratory LOI response β Key warning signs of lowball or intelligence-gathering offers β Why contingency-heavy offers create barriers to closing β The pros and cons of creative equity-swap arrangements β How to align LOI responses with your exit goals
π― WHO THIS IS FOR: β Business owners planning their exit strategy β Entrepreneurs evaluating acquisition offers β Business brokers and M&A advisors β Company leaders with a 3-5 year exit timeline β Founders considering creative deal structures
β±οΈ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to LOI Responses 01:08 Serious & Detailed Offers Explained 02:36 Exploratory Offers: Moderate Intent 03:53 Lowball/Strategic Offers Warning Signs 05:18 Conditional Offers With Major Contingencies 06:31 Creative Non-Traditional Deal Structures 08:34 Equity Swap Benefits & Considerations 10:17 Real Exit Experience Examples 13:08 Conclusion & Contact Information
ποΈ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: With 35+ years as a serial entrepreneur, I've founded 10 companies and successfully exited 7 businesses. As a business growth strategist and exit planning expert, I help entrepreneurs build systems that create maximum value and execute successful exits. My approach focuses on strategic growth, operational excellence, and exit readiness.
Connect with Jim: β Website: https://www.dubos.me β LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ β Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me β Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training β Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment
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Topics discussed: letter of intent responses, business exit planning, selling a business, business acquisition offers, LOI strategy, serious business offers, exploratory business offers, lowball acquisition offers, contingent business offers, creative deal structures, equity swap arrangements, earnout structures, exit readiness, business valuation, M&A process, seller financing, acquisition negotiations, due diligence period, business sale process, exit goals alignment
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