Introducing Exit & Acquire
Not every business story ends with a bang.
Sometimes it ends quietly…with a missed opportunity, a rushed deal, or a sale that leaves the owner wondering if they could’ve done better.
Other times, it ends beautifully. On purpose. With clarity, confidence, and a real plan for the next chapter.
That’s where Exit & Acquire comes in.
Why This Newsletter Exists
Every week, founders, operators, and investors face pivotal decisions about buying, selling, or transitioning businesses. But for something so important, there’s surprisingly little practical, real-world guidance out there. Especially for those in the trenches of Main Street and Middle Market deals.
Exit & Acquire is here to fill that gap.
It’s a place to explore what actually works when it comes to business transitions as well as insights into the fluff, hype, and jargon.
Whether you’re preparing for your first exit, eyeing an acquisition, or navigating an ownership handoff, this newsletter is designed to give you the tools, insight, and frameworks you need to do it right.
What You Can Expect
In the coming weeks, we’ll be diving into the topics that rarely get the attention they deserve:
What makes a business truly transferable, not just profitable
How buyers evaluate risk (and how to reduce it)
Why deals fall apart in due diligence
What owners can do years before selling to improve valuation
How rollups, family offices, and strategic buyers think
What integration really looks like after closing
Along the way, you’ll hear stories from the field, lessons learned, frameworks to try, and occasionally, perspectives from both sides of the table.
We’ll also dig into the emotional side of these transitions…because selling your business or acquiring another isn’t just financial. It’s personal. It’s legacy. It’s a leap into the unknown.
This won’t be a highlight reel. It will be an honest, evolving conversation about how people really navigate big moments in business ownership.
Who This Is For
Exit & Acquire is written for anyone involved in, or preparing for, business transitions. That includes:
Founders wondering when or how to exit
Operators planning for succession
Buyers looking to make smart acquisitions
Investors building long-term value through private deals
Advisors helping clients navigate the complexity of a transaction
You don’t have to be ready to sell tomorrow. But if you want to be ready, and if you want to understand what drives successful outcomes on both sides of the table, this is the place for you.
We’re just getting started.
If you’re curious about what separates a rushed transaction from a strategic one, what it takes to make sure your business is attractive before the market tells you otherwise, or how to successfully acquire and integrate a new business, this newsletter is for you.
I hope you’ll subscribe, share it with someone navigating these questions, and join the conversation.
Let me know in the comments:
What’s one topic you wish more people covered when it comes to exits or acquisitions?
David Hermann, CEO of hermanngroup and M&A Advisor/Broker at Sunbelt Business Brokers of Colorado
David Hermann is a transformative advisor and strategist who turns complex business challenges into extraordinary successes. Known for driving over $500 million in documented financial improvements for clients, David partners with C-suite leaders to unlock their full potential. With 60+ speaking engagements, numerous publications, and a spot in the top 1% of Consulting Voices and top 1% of the Social Selling Index on LinkedIn, he’s passionate about making strategy, change leadership, and operations insightful and accessible.