Confidentiality and Selling Your Business

Boss Talk: Selling Businesses with Jim Parker & Carey Sobel

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RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2024

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Boss Talk: Selling Businesses with Jim Parker and Carey Sobel | EP 12 | Confidentiality and Selling Your Business

Welcome back to Boss Talk! In this episode, we discuss the topic that is top of mind for most sellers that we work with : confidentiality.

Hosts Jim Parker and Carey Sobel delve deep into this critical topic of confidentiality in the process of selling a business. They highlight the differences between selling a business and selling real estate, emphasizing the nuances of maintaining confidentiality. The discussion covers various scenarios and stresses the importance of protecting sensitive information from employees, competitors, customers, and vendors. The duo also elaborates on the screening of potential buyers, due diligence, and the measures taken to ensure that the transaction remains discreet, protecting the seller's interests every step of the way. Tune in to understand the intricate elements and strategies involved in keeping your business sale confidential.

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00:00 Introduction to Boss Talk

00:20 The Importance of Confidentiality in Business Sales

01:29 Challenges of Maintaining Confidentiality

02:01 Employee Concerns During Business Sales

08:13 Vendor and Supplier Relationships

09:36 Competitor and Customer Concerns

13:25 Protecting Confidentiality with Buyers

19:11 Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

25:48 Qualifying Buyers

30:40 The Confidentiality Agreement Dilemma

34:31 Evaluating Buyer Experience

40:10 The Importance of Buyer Motivation

42:50 Due Diligence and Confidentiality

46:29 Protecting Sensitive Information

54:35 Ensuring Confidentiality During Site Visits

59:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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