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by a professional from Harvard University - Harvard Business School
in Atlanta, GA, USA

4yrs ago

Know The Real Story

What would you do if a seller ghosted you on the eve of your deal? This happened to me when I was deep into purchasing a roll-off container company in the Northwest. This experience taught me the importance of always getting the full story behind why an owner is selling.

Read how I handled it on my blog: redacted

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reply by a professional 4yrs ago
from Harvard University in Atlanta, GA, USA

^redacted‌ this one still baffles me. My gut says there are still pieces of this that I didn’t/don’t understand. Later plot twist, the company went bankrupt and I got a call because I was the last one to express interest in buying it. Didn’t return that call.

reply by an intermediary 11mos ago
from Clemson University in Augusta, GA, USA

There are all sorts of reasons deals die. As a broker, I've been a apart of several but have learned from each one. I in turn have taken that knowledge with me to serve me in future deals. I'd be happy to share my bumps and bruises to help anyone!