Founder-Led M&A & Private Equity | John Willding on Structuring Life-Changing Deals

Описание: Navigating a founder-led exit is more than just a transaction—it’s a pivotal moment for a business and its owners. John Willding breaks down how private equity and strategic buyers differ, why early planning and quality-of-earnings analysis matter, and how thoughtful deal structuring drives long-term value.

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WHAT WE COVER
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• How founder-operators should approach life-altering M&A transactions
• Differences between private equity and strategic buyers and implications for deal structure
• Planning for M&A well in advance, including quality-of-earnings analysis and due diligence
• Asset vs. equity sales, tax considerations, and partnership agreements
• Structuring deals to retain employees and maximize transaction value
• Navigating regulatory frameworks, including securities and fund formation rules
• The role of specialized legal expertise in unlocking complex transactions
• Long-term relationship-building and strategic positioning to create value in the mid-market
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⏱️ TIME STAMPS
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00:00 – Current M&A Landscape: Why "common sense" is driving success.
02:22 – The "Big Three" M&A Drivers: Interest rates, regulation, and tax policy.
03:18 – Entrepreneur vs. Startup: Why size doesn't change the entrepreneurial spirit.
13:47 – The "Trump Effect" on the Fed: Predicting significant rate drops.
18:22 – The Texas Stock Exchange: Why the financial center of gravity is shifting.
21:33 – The Clarity Act: Decoding the new "Gold Standard" for digital currency.
25:31 – The "MAGA Deal Lawyer": Navigating high-stakes deals in a political spotlight.
38:05 – Networking Mastery: The "No Name Tag" rule for building $10M relationships.
45:43 – The 4 Legs of a Private Equity Fund: A masterclass in fund structure.
50:40 – [Hidden Gem] Section 1202: How founders can exempt capital gains from taxes.
58:48 – Knife to a Gunfight: Advice for founders selling to Private Equity.
1:03:35 – Tactical Leverage: Why you must draft the purchase agreement first.
1:09:57 – Rapid Fire: The checklist for winning an M&A negotiation.
1:13:58 – AI in the Boardroom: How LLMs are replacing $2,500/hr legal research.
1:17:58 – America First: Defining the movement for global commercial dominance.
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