In this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Krista Endsley, who has served as CEO of companies backed by private equity, including Accel-KKR.

In that role she has bought (as both a financial and strategic acquirer), sold, and scaled companies (one of her last companies was voted the best place to work for in Austin 5 years in a row). This is one episode you won’t want to miss!

Krista shares with us:

• The benefits of working with an experienced buyer
• How due diligence differs between financial and strategic buyers
• The biggest mistake buyers make during an acquisition
• The biggest part of an M&A process
• Red flags that can kill a deal
• The first thing Krista recommends when working with a company
• What due diligence business owners should do of their potential buyers
• Potential consequences of when earn-outs don't turn out as planned
• The Rule of 40 and how to maximize your company's exit value

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