Advisors

Advisors for buyers.

Has done this before and will tell you what you cannot see. Quality-of-earnings reviewers, search coaches, industry veterans, and former searchers all sit here. Some charge by the hour, some for a defined piece of work, some for a small stake.

When you need one

At the two points where an outside view is worth the most: when you are setting your thesis and deal box, and when you are deep in diligence on a real business and too close to it.

Worth asking before you work together

1What have you done that is closest to what I am trying to do?
2Where in a search or a deal do you add the most, and where should I not use you?
3How do you charge, and what does a typical engagement cost end to end?
4What is the most common mistake you see buyers at my stage make?
5Can I speak to two people you have advised recently?

Listed advisors

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