The Legal Side of Selling a Business with M&A attorney Scott Ehrlich

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of having the right M&A attorney when selling a business and the common mistakes sellers make.

💡 Key Takeaways for Business Owners ✅ Why Having the Right M&A Team Saves You Millions Choosing the wrong attorney can cost you $20K–$30K+ in unnecessary fees — and potentially kill your deal.M&A is a specialty. Using your “business lawyer” or “family attorney” is like hiring a general practitioner for heart surgery.Your M&A attorney is not just legal support — they’re your project manager, strategist, and translator in the deal.📉 The Most Common Mistakes Sellers Make Sharing sens...

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Host: Rick J. Krebs

Guest: Scott Ehrlich

Topics covered

• M&A
• legal advice
• business selling
• attorney selection
• common mistakes

Keywords

• M&A attorney
• business sale
• legal support
• project manager
• strategist

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