Selling a business for MILLIONS requires understanding the heart of the deal - the Definitive Purchase Agreement. Learn the critical DPA sections that determine your exit success.
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📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: → The 5 critical sections of a Definitive Purchase Agreement for 7-8 figure exits → How purchase price terms are structured and why escrow protections matter → What reps and warranties actually mean for you as the seller → Deal-killing mistakes to avoid during the closing process → How to protect yourself when defining earnouts and payment structures
🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: → Business owners planning an exit in the next 3-5 years → Entrepreneurs with companies valued at $5M-$100M → Founder/CEOs who want to maximize their exit value → Business leaders navigating a current M&A process → Advisory teams supporting high-value business transactions
⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to DPA Essentials 00:57 Section 1: Recitals & Background 02:01 Section 2: Purchase & Sale Structure 04:05 Section 3: Purchase Price & Payment Terms 06:54 Section 4: Closing Requirements 07:51 Reps & Warranties Deep Dive 12:36 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps
🎙️ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: With 35+ years of entrepreneurial experience across 10 companies (and 7 successful exits), Jim DuBos specializes in helping established business owners create strategic growth and maximize their exit value. His no-nonsense approach focuses on actionable strategies that build Exit Ready Businesses worth significantly more than industry averages.
Connect with Jim: → Website: https://www.dubos.me → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdubos/ → Email: Entrepreneurship@dubos.me → Free Exit Ready Business Training: https://www.dubos.me/training → Take The Exit Ready Business Assessment: https://www.dubos.me/exit-assessment
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