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June 2, 2025 β€’ 14 mins

Due diligence is the most onerous part of selling your business. I'm sharing the exact framework that's helped me through 7 successful exits. Learn what buyers REALLY look for when examining your business.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: β†’ Get my FREE Due Diligence Framework Template: Email entrepreneurship@dubos.me β†’ Access my FREE Mini Course on Due Diligence: Email entrepreneurship@dubos.me

πŸ“Œ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: β†’ The 7 key areas buyers investigate during due diligence β†’ How to prepare your financial records for intense scrutiny β†’ Legal and operational components buyers care about most β†’ Cultural assessment factors that can make or break your deal β†’ Post-acquisition integration planning that protects your team

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: β†’ Business owners planning an exit in the next 1-3 years β†’ Entrepreneurs with businesses in the high 7-figure to 8-figure range β†’ Company founders who want to avoid deal-killing surprises β†’ Business leaders preparing their team for ownership transition

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Due Diligence Framework 01:11 Financial Due Diligence Components 02:26 Legal Assessment Requirements 03:08 Commercial Evaluation Process 03:41 Operational and Quality of Earnings 05:25 Cultural Due Diligence Elements 07:17 Sustainability and Risk Assessment 08:29 Valuation and Deal Structure 09:43 Post-Acquisition Integration Planning 11:16 90-Day Due Diligence Preparation 13:30 Free Resources and Mini Course

πŸŽ™οΈ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: With 35+ years as a serial entrepreneur, Jim DuBos has founded 10 companies, achieved 7 successful exits, and completed 20+ acquisitions. He now helps business owners maximize value and prepare for successful exits through proven strategies and frameworks that reduce risk and increase valuation.

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: due diligence framework, business exit planning, financial due diligence, legal assessment, commercial evaluation, operational review, quality of earnings, cultural due diligence, risk assessment, deal structure, post-acquisition integration, exit readiness, LOI process, business valuation, M&A preparation, business sale process, business transition planning, acquisition strategy, eight-figure exit, team preparation for exit

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