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Selling Your Canadian Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing Value and Securing Your Legacy

The Shaughnessy Group

Selling Your Canadian Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing Value and Securing Your Legacy is the roadmap you need to achieve a successful sale.Tailored for owners of businesses generating $5M to $50M in annual revenue, this podcast provides actionable steps to navigate the complex M&A process in Canada. From personal and family preparation to leveraging tax benefits like the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE), expert insights will help you maximize value and secure your

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14:16

Selling a Business: 9 Reasons the Sale of Your...

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2026/04/21

Selling a business is a major milestone for many entrepreneurs, but the process is rarely simple. In this podcast episode, we explore nine common reasons why business sales fail and what Canadian business owners can do to avoid these costly pitfalls. From unqualified buyers to financial discrepancies discovered during due diligence, we discuss how small issues can quickly derail what should be a successful transaction. We also examine some of the most overlooked challenges during the sale pro...

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14:32

Five Things to Consider When Selling Your Business.

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2026/04/21

Selling a privately held business can be one of the most significant decisions an entrepreneur will ever make. In this podcast episode, we explore five key considerations business owners should evaluate before entering the sales process. While running a business requires expertise in operations, customers, and growth, selling a company introduces a completely different set of challenges that involve valuation, negotiations, confidentiality, and complex financial structures. We discuss the fun...

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12:04

How Long Till Canadian Business Owners Exit?

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2026/04/20

In this podcast episode, we explore one of the most common questions business owners ask when planning their transition: how long it actually takes to exit a business. Many owners underestimate the time required to properly prepare their company for sale, but a successful exit often begins years before the transaction takes place. This episode explains why early planning is essential and how preparing for a professional valuation can shape the entire exit strategy. We also discuss the key com...

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13:19

How Profitability Thresholds Drive Greater Business...

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2026/04/16

In this podcast episode, we explore how profitability thresholds can significantly influence the value of your business when preparing for an exit. Buyers often focus less on revenue alone and more on EBITDA as a key measure of a company’s financial strength and scalability. Understanding how profitability levels impact buyer interest can help business owners better position their companies to attract the right buyers and maximize their exit value. We break down how different EBITDA ranges in...

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11:38

What Are The Steps To Exit My Business?

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2026/04/14

In this podcast episode, we explore the key steps business owners should take when preparing to exit their business. Exiting a company is a major milestone that requires careful planning, strategic preparation, and a clear understanding of your company’s value. This episode walks through the early stages of exit planning, including how to prepare your business for a professional valuation and why understanding both price and value is essential before entering the market. We also discuss the d...

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10:40

Co-Founders Of A Search Fund Seeking Acquisition

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2026/04/13

In this podcast episode, we discuss an acquisition opportunity involving co founders of a search fund who are actively seeking to acquire a business as part of a broader industry consolidation strategy. Search fund investors typically focus on acquiring established companies with strong fundamentals and then working closely with the business to grow and expand it over the long term. This episode explores how search funds operate and why they have become an increasingly popular pathway for bus...

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13:43

Private Equity, Search Fund, Strategic Or Family Office?

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2026/04/09

Choosing the right buyer is one of the most important decisions a business owner will make when selling their company. In this podcast episode, we explore the different types of buyers you may encounter during a business sale, including private equity firms, search funds, strategic buyers, and family offices. Each buyer type approaches acquisitions differently, and understanding their motivations can help you select the buyer that best aligns with your financial goals and vision for the futur...

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14:43

Is A Holding Company Worth The Hassle?

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2026/04/08

Owning a holding company is often associated with large corporations, but it can also be a powerful strategic tool for many small and mid sized businesses. In this podcast episode, we explore what a holding company is, how it works, and why Canadian business owners often consider this structure when preparing for growth, restructuring, or a future sale. You will learn how a holding company can separate assets from day to day operations while providing greater control over investments and long...

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12:12

Strategic Planning? - Why Owners Should Get a...

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2026/04/07

Strategic planning is one of the most important responsibilities for any business owner, yet many leaders make major decisions without fully understanding the true value of their company. In this podcast episode, we explore why a professional business valuation should be a foundational step in strategic planning. You will learn how an independent valuation provides an objective view of your company’s financial health, helping you make smarter decisions about growth, investment, and long term ...

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11:54

How to Manage Unsolicited Interest in Acquiring Your...

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2026/04/03

Receiving unexpected interest from investors or companies looking to acquire your business can be both exciting and challenging. In this podcast, we explore how business owners should respond when they receive unsolicited offers and why managing the process carefully is essential to protecting the value of their company. This episode explains what potential buyers typically look for in an acquisition, including profitability, scalability, market position, and strong management. We also discus...

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13:31

Four Approaches to Selling Your Business

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2026/04/02

Selling a business involves more than simply finding a buyer. The strategy used to bring your company to market can significantly influence the timeline, confidentiality, and final sale price. In this podcast, we explore the four primary approaches to selling a business and how each strategy can shape the outcome of a transaction. This episode explains the differences between targeted solicitations, limited auctions, broad auctions, and public broker listings. We discuss how each approach wor...

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12:35

What Do I Need to Do Before I Buy a Business?

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2026/04/01

Buying a business is a major step for any entrepreneur, and success starts long before the transaction is finalized. In this podcast, we explore the key steps buyers should take before acquiring a business, including preparing financially, conducting proper due diligence, and understanding the risks and opportunities involved in purchasing an existing company. This episode covers essential preparation strategies such as evaluating the company’s financial health, reviewing assets and liabiliti...

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13:29

Understanding the Sale of a Business from a Buyer’s...

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2026/03/27

Selling a business involves more than simply finding an interested buyer. One of the most important factors in completing a successful transaction is the buyer’s ability to secure financing. In this podcast, we explore the business sale process from the buyer’s perspective and explain why funding is often one of the biggest hurdles in completing an acquisition. This episode breaks down the most common financing options buyers rely on when purchasing a business, including traditional bank loan...

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14:28

How Delays Can Derail Your Business Sale

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2026/03/25

Timing plays a critical role in the success of selling a business. In mergers and acquisitions, delays can quickly derail a transaction, increase costs, and even cause deals to collapse. This podcast explores why time is such a decisive factor in the M&A process and how sellers can avoid common pitfalls that slow down negotiations, due diligence, and closing. In this episode, we discuss the most common causes of delays during a business sale, including poor preparation, disorganized finan...

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12:36

Letters of Intent: Problems & Solutions for Sellers

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2026/03/24

A Letter of Intent (LOI) is one of the most important milestones in the process of selling a business. It outlines the preliminary terms of a potential transaction and sets the stage for negotiations between buyers and sellers. While the LOI helps move a deal forward, it can also create challenges for sellers around pricing, deal structure, exclusivity periods, and negotiation leverage. Understanding how these elements work is essential for protecting the value of your business during a trans...

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14:02

What Is a Quality of Earnings Report?

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2026/03/19

A Quality of Earnings (QOE) report is a detailed financial analysis used in mergers, acquisitions, and business sales to evaluate the true earnings and financial health of a company. Unlike basic financial statements, a QOE report examines the sustainability, accuracy, and reliability of a company’s earnings. It helps investors, buyers, and sellers understand whether reported profits reflect the real performance of the business and whether those earnings are likely to continue in the future. ...

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11:19

Financial Statement Reporting: What’s Best for a...

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2026/03/18

When preparing to sell your business, the quality of your financial statement reporting can directly influence buyer confidence, valuation, and deal terms. In this episode, we break down the three primary levels of reporting offered by CPA firms: compilations, reviews, and audits. You will learn how each level differs in depth, cost, and assurance, and why the right choice depends on your company’s size, growth stage, and transaction goals. This podcast explains how compilations provide basic...

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12:44

Selling Your Business; What You Don’t Know Can Cost You

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2026/03/16

Selling your business is one of the most significant financial and personal decisions you will ever make, and what you do not know can directly impact your outcome. In this episode, we explore why preparation is everything. From building a compelling value narrative to validating financial performance through a Quality of Earnings review, sellers must be ready long before going to market. The process can take months or even years, and understanding the timeline, risks, and negotiation dynamic...

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14:02

Closing Statement in M&A: Essential Insights for...

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2026/03/12

In mergers and acquisitions, the closing statement is one of the most important financial documents a seller will encounter. This podcast explains how the closing statement outlines the purchase price, distribution of proceeds, debt and debt like items, transaction expenses, and working capital adjustments. It serves as the financial blueprint of the transaction and becomes part of the purchase agreement, making it critical for sellers to understand every line item before signing. We break do...

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11:36

Transition Planning for Your Business, Your Family,...

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2026/03/11

You have invested decades building a business that supports your family, employees, customers, and community. Yet without a clear transition plan, everything you have created could be left to chance. In this episode, we explore why transition planning is not just about selling a company, but about protecting your legacy, preparing the next generation of leadership, and ensuring the enterprise can survive and thrive without you at the helm. This podcast examines the realities facing many busin...

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