Buying and Selling With Addison Adams

Addison Adams is the Founder and Attorney at Adams Corporate Law, a firm focused on corporate and securities matters for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors. With over 26 years of legal experience representing public and privately held companies, he acts as outside general counsel for small businesses, providing them with practical corporate legal advice. Before founding Adams Corporate Law, Addison was a Founding Equity Partner at Richardson & Patel LLP, a boutique securities law firm.

In this episode…

If a business is generating eight figures in annual revenue, why would anyone want to sell it? Many entrepreneurs who don't have a legacy plan consider exiting when they reach retirement. Likewise, business owners purchase companies to accelerate their own growth. How can buyers source potential companies, and what can sellers do to position their business as an attractive option?

With decades of experience coaching founders on the legalities of M&A, attorney Addison Adams advises sellers to identify their company's unique value proposition and position it as a strategic benefit for the buyer. Delegating and hiring quality employees who can build relationships with clients is also crucial to keep the business intact following the sale. When considering purchasing a company, Addison recommends reaching out to colleagues or competitors or browsing sites like Business Brokers or Investment Bankers. Buyers must identify their ideal type of business and evaluate each one thoroughly to make informed decisions.

Tune in to this episode of The Guts and Glory Show as Luis Scott welcomes Addison Adams, the Founder and Attorney at Adams Corporate Law, who shares the ins and outs of buying and selling companies. Addison explains how retirement among baby boomers drives M&A activity, how to become a successful entrepreneur, and the best deal he has ever closed.