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Why Buy-Sell Agreements Don’t Work - And What To Do About It

Kyle Pearce, Matt Biggley, Jon Orr Episode 51

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In the latest episode of The Invested Teacher podcast, we dig into the often-overlooked world of buy-sell agreements—a crucial aspect of business ownership that can either safeguard your financial future or if missing or poorly written, can lead to unforeseen challenges.

Your company’s buy-sell agreement, sometimes known as a buyout agreement, a business will, or a business prenup, could be the linchpin in determining the fate of your business when ownership changes hands due to various events like death, partnership breakup, sale, or divorce. Join us as we demystify the complexities of these agreements and give you practical next steps to make your buy-sell agreement strong! 


What you’ll learn:

  • Demystifying Buy-Sell Agreements:
    • Gain a clear understanding of what a buy-sell agreement is and why it's a pivotal document for business owners during key events such as death, partnership breakup, sale, or divorce.
  • Steering Clear of Common Pitfalls:
    • Discover the three most common mistakes businesses make in their buy-sell agreements and learn practical strategies to avoid them:
      • Mistake #1: Neglecting to Address the Sale of the Company
      • Mistake #2: Using an Inadequate Valuation Method
      • Mistake #3: Lack of Clarity in Agreement Form
  • Navigating Valuation Methods:
    • Understand the pros and cons of different valuation methods, empowering you to choose the approach that best aligns with your business needs.
  • Exploring Buy-Sell Agreement Forms:
    • Dive into the different forms of buy-sell agreements, including entity purchase, cross purchase, and the advantageous wait-and-see method (BOB), and grasp the financial and tax considerations associated with each.
  • How To Protect Yourself and Your Company:
    • Learn tools and strategies that will give you the necessary resources to navigate and fund a buy-out in the untimely death of a shareholder.


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