#49 Navigating the M&A Process, with Lowell Ricklefs (Founder, Traction Advising)

Update: 2023-02-09

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In this episode, Arthur speaks with Lowell Ricklefs, the Founder and Managing Partner of Traction Advising, a B2B SaaS-focused M&A firm.

The conversation delves into the topic of Acquisitions, touching upon the following points:

- Scaling challenges
- How to prepare your company for an acquisition
- The rationales behind acquiring a company
- Differences between Private Equity funds and Strategics
- A step-by-step understanding of the acquisition process
- Working with an advisor vs. selling the company on your own
- And more!

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#49 Navigating the M&A Process, with Lowell Ricklefs (Founder, Traction Advising)