Buy-Side M&A Masterclass, Pt. 2 | How to Value a Business and Make a Smart Offer

Описание: Buying a business is not just about numbers—it’s about psychology, positioning, and trust. In this second installment of the Buy-Side M&A Masterclass, Paul Giannamore walks through the real-world story of Mark acquiring Jimmy’s business and reveals the hidden tactics that separate successful buyers from the ones who overpay or lose deals.

From the first meeting to the signed LOI, Paul shows how elite acquirers craft their approach, win seller confidence, and avoid common traps. You’ll learn how to build rapport, present compelling offers, and set boundaries that protect your returns—all while keeping sellers engaged and motivated.

🔹 How to stand out from dozens of generic buyer inquiries
🔹 Why rapport and humility beat spreadsheets and credentials
🔹 The right way to structure and present your LOI
🔹 How transparency builds trust and prevents retrades
🔹 When to ignore comps and set your own valuation rules
🔹 Reading seller behavior beyond their words
🔹 Setting price boundaries and avoiding emotional overbidding
🔹 Building optionality through multiple targets
🔹 Why every interaction is a negotiation
🔹 Strategic due diligence that strengthens deals instead of killing them

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a search fund, or an experienced executive, this masterclass gives you the roadmap to buy-side M&A done right.

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Directed, Produced, and Filmed by Dylan Seals of Verbell Ltd.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction: The Buy-Side M&A Masterclass - How Mark Acquired Jimmy's Business
00:03:38 - Breaking Through the Noise: How to Stand Out from Dozens of Generic Buyer Inquiries
00:06:07 - Beyond the Numbers: Building Personal Rapport to Win Business Acquisitions
00:20:21 - Making the Offer: Crafting and Presenting Your Letter of Intent (LOI)
00:31:28 - Transparency Builds Trust: Why Comprehensive LOIs Prevent Deal-Killing Surprises
00:37:58 - Skip the Comps: Why Market Multiples Shouldn't Dictate Your Acquisition Strategy
00:43:30 - Actions Over Words: How to Read What Sellers Really Want in M&A Negotiations
00:52:00 - Know Your Limits: Setting Price Boundaries Before Acquisition Negotiations Begin
01:03:09 - Don't Play Up: Why Humility Beats Credentials in Business Acquisition Meetings
01:12:20 - Create Your Options: Building a Pipeline of Multiple Acquisition Targets
01:17:13 - Always Be Negotiating: How Every Interaction Shapes Your M&A Deal
01:20:00 - Spell It Out: Including All Terms in Your LOI to Maintain Seller Trust
01:26:30 - Perceptions Kill Deals: How Minor Misunderstandings Destroy Major Acquisitions
01:32:55 - Less Is More: Strategic Due Diligence That Doesn't Overwhelm Sellers
01:37:26 - Find Your Price: Valuation Strategies for Profitable Business Acquisitions
01:46:08 - Knowledge Creates Value: Key Takeaways for Successful Buy-Side M&A

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