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Scale, Structure, Sell - How do I sell well?

Episode 9

Date: 29 October 2026

1 minute read

How do I sell well?

Jim Shaw of Shaw & Co joins Chris Dowling to explore what it takes to sell a business well, from preparing for a sale and approaching the market to navigating negotiations and staying in control of the process.

In this episode, they discuss:

  • How to prepare your business before going to market
  • What to consider when approaching potential buyers and responding to buyer interest
  • Why reducing the business’s reliance on its owner can matter when preparing for a sale
  • Setting realistic expectations around valuation
  • The role of management alignment during the sale process
  • Why maintaining control through preparation, the approach to market and negotiations is central to Jim Shaw’s approach to selling well.

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Podcast Host

Chris Dowling

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