Finding problems for your buyer doesn’t have to be scary. (like Becc’s creaky door in the clip below) In fact, all you need is a little math - To find a business problem, take the buyer’s lagging indicator goal & subtract their current lagging achievement. To find a tactical problem, take the buyer’s leaning indicator goal & subtract their current leaning state. And to find a root cause, take their leading indicator goal & subtract the current leading state. Use just these three equations, and you can become an expert at finding problems for your buyer in discovery.
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One of the best ways to create NEW urgency & buyer intent, is by uncovering an unknown impact for your buyer. Impacts are defined as the extended effects of a business problem, if the buyer continues to not solve for it. And it’s the PRIMARY motivator, that mobilizes a buyer to solve the problem today. So if you uncover an unknown current or future impact for your buyer - Or an unknown current or future event trigger, that increases the impact of the business problem… ..then you increase the buyer’s perception, of the nature & size of the problems in their world. And almost out of “thin air” - create urgency & buyer intent to solve for those problems.
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Think You’re Ready to Buy a Business? Think Again. The #1 mistake wannabe buyers make: skipping the prep work. Without the right tools, you’re guessing—and guesses cost money. 👉 Discover YOUR Business Buyer Readiness (BBR) Score. Find out if you’re ready to close deals or just dreaming. 🔗 Get Your Score Now
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Think You’re Ready to Buy a Business? Think Again. The #1 mistake wannabe buyers make: skipping the prep work. Without the right tools, you’re guessing—and guesses cost money. 👉 Discover YOUR Business Buyer Readiness (BBR) Score. Find out if you’re ready to close deals or just dreaming. 🔗 Get Your Score Now
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Sell your business to the right person because whoever buys your business becomes part of your legacy. Choosing the right buyer is about more than numbers; it's about entrusting your life's work to someone who appreciates the legacy and vision of your business. The future direction and ethos of what you've built hinge on this decision. Seek a buyer who respects your business's culture and values, ensuring a seamless transition and the continuation of your legacy. What kind of person would you trust with your legacy? Share your thoughts below…
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Finding a business problem secures the meeting. But finding unknown tactical problems & root causes closes the deal. Most buyers are aware of the business problems they need to solve. So although it’s an important data point to diagnose - much like a patient’s height & weight when they go to the doctor… …it usually isn’t any information, that the buyer didn’t already know beforehand. Where you can REALLY find a lot of unknowns for your buyer, is in the tactical problems & root causes. i.e. the why it’s happening, & the indicators that support that conclusion. This is where you build trust & credibility with your buyer, that you’re an expert who is capable of diagnosing & solving their problems.
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Finding the Right Buyer—What Matters Most? If you’re selling your business, what qualities would you look for in a buyer? Is it about shared values, financial capability, or something else? Let’s discuss—drop your thoughts below!
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