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The Private Equity Survival Guide, Pt 2 | Choosing the Right Partner | An M&A Masterclass

In this powerful sequel to the Private Equity Survival Guide, Paul Giannamore reveals the critical difference between getting a great price and finding the right partner when selling to private equity. Through the cautionary tale of "Gary"—a business owner who fell for all the classic PE courtship tactics—Paul exposes the psychological playbook private equity firms use to win deals, and more importantly, how to turn the tables in your favor. This masterclass will transform you from prey to predator in PE negotiations. Drawing from 20+ years and billions in PE transactions, Paul shares the exact questions to ask, reference checks to perform, and red flags to spot before signing on the dotted line. *What You'll Learn:* 🔹 Why the steak dinners and courtside tickets are really about—and how to inoculate yourself 🔹 The critical questions most sellers never ask PE firms (but absolutely should) 🔹 How to conduct reverse due diligence on your potential partners 🔹 Understanding fund lifecycle and what it means for your exit timeline 🔹 The difference between what PE firms say vs. what they actually mean 🔹 How to evaluate operational cadence, board governance, and post-close reality 🔹 Why running a competitive process changes everything 🔹 Red flags in deal terms that can haunt you post-closing Whether you're fielding PE inquiries or actively exploring a partnership, this masterclass ensures you maintain control, maximize value, and avoid becoming another cautionary tale. *Paul Giannamore* is a leading expert in Sell-Side M&A, known for guiding service business owners through smooth and profitable sales. His strategic insights have shaped many successful deals, making him a go-to advisor in the industry. *Connect with Paul Giannamore:* LinkedIn ▸   / paulgiannamore   Instagram ▸   / pgiannamore   📌 *Watch Part 1 - The Private Equity Survival Guide:*    • The Private Equity Survival Guide: How to ...   📌 *Watch the Sell-Side M&A Masterclass:*    • Sell-Side M&A Masterclass | Structuring a ...   📌 *Download PE Due Diligence Questions:* https://the-potomac-company.kit.com/2... 📌 *Subscribe for More M&A Insights:*    / @potomactv   🌐 More resources ▸ https://www.potomaccompany.com/ 🎬 Directed, Produced, and Filmed by Dylan Seals of Verbell Ltd. https://www.verbell.ltd/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The Cedar Fork Trap: PE Courtship Gone Wrong 03:52 – Defining Private Equity Success 05:42 – Two Types of Sellers: Which One Are You 09:10 – How PE Firms Seduce Sellers 16:10 – Mindset Shift: You Are the Prize 24:48 – Operational Control: Who Runs Your Business? 31:20 – Board Governance & Deal Terms 34:15 – Exit Strategy: When PE Decides to Sell 39:35 – Understanding Your Real Returns 43:10 – Platform vs. Add-On Acquisitions 45:30 – Reference Checks: Finding the Truth 55:14 – Psychology of PE Negotiations 1:03:09 – Final Strategy: Maximizing Your Leverage KEYWORDS • private equity partner selection • PE due diligence • selling to private equity • M&A psychology • private equity red flags • PE reference checks • fund lifecycle • board governance • exit strategy planning • competitive sale process • M&A masterclass • Paul Giannamore HASHTAGS #PrivateEquity #PartnerSelection #MAMasterclass #SellSideAdvisor #DueDiligence #BusinessExit #PEStrategy #InvestmentBanking #BusinessOwners #CompetitiveProcess #PotomacMA #Verbell #PaulGiannamore #DylanSeals #MergersandAcquisitions