Now, I aim to delve deeper into the last question in this series “What Happens to Me, the Owner?” In this article, I will provide five emotional states owners face during the sale process of their company.

In my previous post series titled “Top Three Questions When Owners Consider Selling,” I touched upon three crucial questions that most owners contemplate when anticipating the sale of their business.

A primary question that often arises during the initial stages of an acquisition discussion is, “What happens to my employees if I sell?” This question is crucial as it reflects an owner’s commitment to their team and the recognition that business success is a collective achievement.

Typically, owners thinking of selling their company have three common questions. First, what will happen to my employees? Second, what is my company worth? Finally, what happens to me, the owner? Of course, specific answers are distinct to each acquisition and depend on a combination of factors.