EP10: The Right Way and Wrong Way to Exit Your Business with Jeffrey Wolf

Herman ProAv, Co-CEO Jeffrey Wolf’s exit strategies to get what you want when transitioning to new owners

(Recorded live on Clubhouse April 16, 2021.)

Wolf shares what it takes to sell a company from an entrepreneur’s perspective as well post acquisition considerations. For him this was especially important given he wanted himself and the team to stay on and continue to grow the company with the new owner. We discuss the emotional impact of exiting for all employees, finding the right buyer, and what we’ve learned from making big mistakes. 

Moderators: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg, Rachael Lashbrook 

Speaker: Jeffrey Wolf

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