Creative Financing for Deals Where the Owner Stays Onboard Post-Transition?

Hi everyone,

I’m curious to hear from anyone who’s structured a deal using creative financing where the business owner stays onboard after the transition.

Specifically, I’d love to know:

  • What financing methods worked best (e.g., seller financing, earnouts, equity rollovers)?
  • How did you structure the owner’s involvement post-transition? Did they stay in a leadership role, consult, or assist with operations?
  • What challenges or benefits did you encounter with this type of arrangement?

    Any insights, lessons learned, or examples would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!