Hosting Kirk Michie, founder of Candor Advisors who has more than 30 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs, closely held business owners, and high net worth families strategic planning to achieve their legacy objectives. In this episode we discuss Fear of Missing Out and how the Imposter Syndrome impacts founders in the M&A process. We also discuss the foundational elements to prepping for sale or navigating the sale process and Keeping the Four Agreements when selling. In strategic and senior management roles, Michie has raised and deployed more than $1 billion of capital, been involved with evaluating more than 2,000 direct investments, participated as principal or advisor on the purchase of 21 businesses, and the sale or recapitalization of more than 30 companies. Kirk’s areas of expertise include transaction advisory services, M&A for founder-owned businesses, family office governance, capital raising, private equity, corporate strategy, and succession planning. His combination of investment and business experience inform his ability to help entrepreneurs navigate complex entity and legacy decisions.