You own your company, and one day you’ll decide to sell. You dream of a simple transaction that leaves your employees happy, your buyer positioned for success, and your bank account bulging. Reality? That dream is rarely true for small business owners. The reality is the exit process is long, fraught with roadblocks and valuation deflaters and, even when successful, often leaves money on the table. analyzes large M&A successes and failures to draw practical, actionable advice that company owners can implement to increase the value of their business and be better prepared for an exit. Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes when a business goes on the market? Inside this book you will learn: This book will give you a never-before-seen insider’s look at businesses that attained $100 million exits and teach you how to apply those lessons to your sale. Are you ready for the roadmap that leads to your ultimate payday?