Full Episode Page: David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’tEpisode Summary Host Nick Berry sits down with David McCombie to reveal what really separates regret-free exits from cautionary tales. David is the author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, and if you plan to sell your business in the next decade - or just want the option - this conversation is your field manual.Find OutHow prep boosts sale price and peace of mindWhat exit planning timeline top sellers followWhether DIY deals match banker-led returnsHis take on valuation, fit and private equityThe worst timing mistake owners still repeatLinksMcCombie GroupDavid McCombie on LinkedInMcCombie Group YouTube ChannelMcCombie Group InsightsChapters 01:00 The Middle Market and Business Valuation 03:38 Top Seller Mistakes in Selling Your Business 05:56 Why Professional M&A Advisors Matter in Business Exits 08:13 Emotional Dynamics of Selling a Company 10:45 Navigating Buyer-Seller Relationships in M&A 12:11 The Role of Fit and Alignment in Business Exits 14:50 Psychological Aspects of the Business Exit Journey 18:58 Preparing for a Successful Business Sale and Exit Planning 21:23 Strategic Planning for Business Growth and Exit 23:46 Maximizing Value in Business TransactionsToo many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday. Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmapNew here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners. Nick Berry is an entrepreneur and business advisor, known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next. Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG. Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge