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May 22, 2025 β€’ 13 mins

Selling your business? The Letter of Intent (LOI) is the most exciting document you'll receive during the exit process. In this episode, I break down the 9 critical sections found in every LOI so you can properly evaluate offers.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: β†’ Get my FREE LOI Template: Email entrepreneurship@dubos.me β†’ Due Diligence Preparation Program: https://www.dubos.me/training

πŸ“Œ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: β†’ The 9 essential sections in every Letter of Intent β†’ How to evaluate different purchase price structures β†’ What a "no-shop" clause means for your business sale β†’ How to protect your team during the transition process β†’ Critical binding vs. non-binding LOI terms to understand

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR: β†’ Business owners planning to exit in the next 1-3 years β†’ Entrepreneurs who've received acquisition interest β†’ Founders who want to maximize their exit value β†’ Business owners who care about their team's future

⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to the LOI Process 00:22 Section 1: Purchase Price & Structure 02:41 Section 2: Assets vs Shares Acquisition 03:28 Section 3: Timeline & Closing Date 03:53 Section 4: Due Diligence Terms 06:10 Section 5: No-Shop Exclusivity Clause 06:54 Section 6: Confidentiality Provisions 07:12 Section 7: Conditions to Closing 07:41 Section 8: Binding vs Non-Binding Clauses 08:07 Section 9: Transition & Employment Terms 08:55 Considerations for Your Team & Customers 12:31 Outro & Free LOI Template Offer

πŸŽ™οΈ About Jim DuBos & The DuBos Group: With 35+ years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, Jim DuBos is an authority on business growth and exit strategy. Having founded 10 companies and successfully exited 7, Jim now helps business owners prepare for their most profitable exit. His practical approach focuses on maximizing value while ensuring a smooth transition for employees and customers.

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

#BusinessExit #LetterOfIntent #ExitPlanning #BusinessAcquisition #LOIProcess #MandA #BusinessSale #ExitStrategy #DueDiligence #BusinessValuation

Topics discussed: letter of intent process, LOI sections explained, business exit strategy, selling your business, acquisition offers, due diligence preparation, business valuation, exit planning, no-shop clause in LOI, purchase price structure, asset vs stock sale, transition planning, binding vs non-binding LOI, business acquisition timeline, selling your company, exit strategy advisor, employee transition planning, customer transition planning, business exit value maximization

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