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In this episode of The Exit: Kirk Michie, Managing Partner at Candor Advisors, shares insights from his 30-year career in capital markets and M&A advisory.
He discusses his transition from financial advising to helping founders navigate successful exits.
Kirk emphasizes the importance of understanding your "why" as...2024-11-1834 min
Biz Mafia : Where Business Gets MadeEP 14: The Intricacies of Business Sales with Kirk MichieWhat does it mean to sell, not just a business, but its soul too? In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the decision to sell your business isn’t one to be taken lightly. It's more than just transferring ownership—it often involves letting go of a piece of your identity, your hard work, and your dreams. It's a decision that can't be made overnight.In this episode, we’re thrilled to feature Kirk Michie from Candor Advisors. Candor Advisors provides investment banking advisory services to successful founder-led businesses. Whether you're a seasoned business owner...2024-05-211h 02
The Nice Guys on BusinessKirk Michie: Selling Your Company The Right WayPrior to establishing Candor Advisors, Kirk Michie accumulated three decades' worth of experience collaborating with founders and families to address their strategic objectives and help them to achieve better outcomes. Over his career, Michie raised and allocated over $1 billion in capital, while actively participating in over 60 transactions, including buyouts, sales, and other deals, surpassing a total value of $1.5 billion. Kirk has established himself as a prominent speaker and panelist, regularly participating in events organized by the Association for Corporate Growth, Vistage, and Entrepreneurs Organization. He is a sought-after guest on various acclaimed podcasts, including Entr...2023-12-1135 min
The Cash Flow CFO PodcastUnlocking Business Value: Kirk Michie's Secrets to a Successful Sale"Accept whatever the market says your business is worth and either grow it to a higher number so that that, you know, you get the market value and you can ride off into the sunset or explore a different transaction."
- Kirk Michie
Welcome to a brand new episode of the Cash Flow CFO Podcast. Join me on this episode with Kirk Michie, founder of Candor Advisors, bringing over three decades of finance and capital markets experience, having raised and allocated over $1 billion in capital. Kirk's expertise spans transaction advisory services and...2023-11-2037 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsGuest Podcast from Beyond 8 FiguresFind out more at the show page linked below:https://beyond8figures.com/podcast_episode/the-6-key-steps-to-selling-a-business-with-kirk-michie-candor-advisors/2023-09-2048 min
Pencils DownThe Founder’s Gladiator: Kirk Michie on Values-Driven DealsThe episode of Pencil’s Down features Kirk Michie, founder of Candor Advisors, a boutique investment bank and transaction advisory firm. Host Fed Baradello’s conversation with Michie uncovered Kirk’s unique approach at Candor, focusing on founder-centric advisory and transaction services, all undergirded by uncompromising values.
Their broad-ranging and engaging conversation touched on many topics, including Kirk’s path from a financial advisor to leading his own firm; taking a holistic, purpose-driven approach focused on founders’ goals and not just maximizing fees; his emphasis on integrity and persistence as core values, standing up for founders against predatory b...2023-09-2044 min
Beyond 8 FiguresThe 6 Key Steps to Selling a Business with Kirk Michie, Candor AdvisorsSelling a business is more than just finding the right buyer; it’s about taking the necessary steps to effectively prepare for this major transition. In this episode, A.J. welcomes Kirk Michie from Candor Advisors to discuss the six key steps for a successful business sale. They talk about the importance of understanding your purpose in business, why entrepreneurs need to be more open to outside help, and the indispensable role that trusted financial advisors can play when you’re looking to sell your business.About Kirk Michie:Kirk Michie is the Founder and curr...2023-09-2048 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesE127: Kirk Michie Discusses His Role As A Business Advisor And The Secrets To Selling A BusinessKirk Michie has been an active player in finance for more than 30 years, and involved in middle market M&A for nearly two decades. Since founding Candor Advisors 3 1/2 years ago, Kirk has been involved in nearly $1 Billion worth of sales of private businesses, several to large public companies. His varied experience, often referred to as reps in the M&A gym, paired with his daily involvement in the sector, drives his primary mission, guiding founders to better outcomes.According to Michie, the six secrets to selling a business are finding your why, matching your buyer with your why...2023-06-2857 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsGuest Podcast by Becker Private Equity and BusinessKirk Michie talks about economic private & public sentiment, buying behavior trends he’s keeping his eye on, the importance of focusing on purpose over profit, & more.2023-05-2407 min
Selling Your Business with David KingNavigating the M&A Market in 2023 with Kirk MichieKirk Michie of Candor Advisors provides his expert read on the current state of the M&A market in this uncertain economy with high inflation and interest rates and how it's all impacting mergers & acquisitions. Kirk has over 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. He's worked in investment banking, private equity, and as an investment advisor. Today with Candor Advisors, he consults with owners and with businesses that are at the initial stages of exploring all their capital raising and M&A alternatives and sees them through their sale. He's been directly involved in 60 M&A transactions. Kirk...2023-04-0731 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsA Little Spent on Preparing your Financials Could be Worth $$$ at SaleFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2023-01-3104 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsDeath by a Thousand CutsFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2023-01-2403 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsDeal Killers & FOMOFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2023-01-0604 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhat does Candor Advisors do for Founders?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2023-01-0102 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsMultiples haven’t come down…at least not yet!Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-12-2704 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsShould you Sell your Company to an Independent Sponsor?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-12-0103 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsImportant Terms to Know when Selling a CompanyFound out more information on our website: https://candor-advisors.com2022-12-0103 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsIs the Window to Sell Closing?Found out more information on our website: https://candor-advisors.com2022-12-0102 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhat's the Sweet Spot for Selling Your Company?Found out more information on our website: https://candor-advisors.com2022-11-2502 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsRetradeGet more information at https://candor-advisors.com2022-11-2202 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsHope Is NOT a Strategy!Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-11-2102 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhat's So Wrong With Earn Outs?Get more information at https://candor-advisors.com2022-11-2103 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsAlert: Don't let buyers convince you to sell for less.Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-11-1502 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsGuest Podcast: Interview with Kirk by Kevin Craine on the Everyday MBA PodcastFind out more about Candor Advisors at https://candor-advisors.com2022-11-0723 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsChoosing an Investment BankerFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-10-3102 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhen Should You Sell Your Business?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-10-1401 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhy Not DIY Your Business Sale and Save Money?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-10-1201 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsGuest Podcast by Influential Entrepreneurs: Interview with Kirk Michie, Founder of Candor AdvisorsFind out more about Influential Entrepreneurs at https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Learn More about Candor Advisors at https://candor-advisors.com2022-10-1022 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsSeller Expectations - The Number One Deal KillerFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-09-2203 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsBuyer Behavior | Predators & PreyFound out more information on our website: https://candor-advisors.com2022-09-1503 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsKnowing Your WHY in SellingFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-08-2301 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsFull Time Predators and Part Time PreyFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-08-2201 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsEOFIRE Podcast with John Lee DumasLearn More about Candor Advisors at https://candor-advisors.com2022-08-0122 minInsights by Candor AdvisorsGuest Podcast by John Lee Dumas on EOFireFind out more about Candor Advisors at https://candor-advisors.com2022-08-0123 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsSentiment Versus Fundamentals in M&AFound out more information on our website: https://candor-advisors.com2022-07-0903 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsUnderstanding Nuance in M&AFound out more information on our website: https://candor-advisors.com2022-07-0703 min
Entrepreneurs on FireThe Buyer of your Business is a Full-Time Predator and You're Part-Time Prey - Armor Up with Kirk MichieKirk Michie is the founder of Candor Advisors. For more than 30 years, he has worked with entrepreneurs, closely held business owners, and high net worth families to achieve their strategic planning, liquidity, investment, and legacy objectives. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Every successful business and every successful founder has figured out, whether through impulses or versions of scaling, how to make their business more successful. Just because your business is successful, doesn’t mean it’s valuable. 2. A lot of times, what the sellers really want is to do something else, be that retirement, or inve...2022-06-2923 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsListen to Your Peers AND the ExpertsFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-06-0702 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhy don't more businesses sell to employees?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-06-0601 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsThe difference between an investment banker, business broker and exit plannerFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-04-2602 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsBeware the Re-Trade When Selling Your BusinessFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-04-2604 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhy Should Founders Use M&A Lawyers to Sell Their Business?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-04-2602 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsIs This Still a Good Time to Sell your Company?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-04-2602 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsAdd Backs for Adjusted EBITDAFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-03-3002 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsSelling Your Company for More MoneyFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-03-2803 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsSelling Your Company for More MoneyFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-03-0802 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsYour Buyer Will Tip Their Hand Pre-LOIFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-03-0302 minSelling Your Business with David KingThe Imposter Syndrome in M&A with Kirk MichieHosting 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, pa...2022-02-2427 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsDoes Buyer Quality of Earnings Analysis Always Work Against Sellers?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-02-2205 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsDon't Mistake Marketing Outreach for Buyer Interest in Your BusinessFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-02-1002 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsBalancing Your Fears and Key Deal PointsFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-02-0203 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWho's the Buyer for your Business?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-01-1902 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsGreat Advisors act as Guru, Guide, and GladiatorFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-01-1401 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsDon't Let M&A FOMO Drive you to Sell too SoonFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2022-01-0303 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsUpdate on Full Time Predators and Part Time PreyFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-12-0802 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsHow Long Should Your Deal Take To Close?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-12-0304 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsTransaction Bonuses For Key EmployeesFind out more at https://candor-advisors.ocm2021-12-0302 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsPrivate Equity Comes in Many FlavorsFind out more at https://candor-advisors.ocm2021-12-0302 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsYou May Have Missed Your WindowFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-11-1202 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsMake Hard Decisions Now to Maximize When you Sell LaterFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-11-1202 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsM&A Markets are Frothy...Should you Speed Up or Slow Down your Sale?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-10-2702 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsBeware the Working Capital AdjustmentFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-10-2003 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsNot Every Buyer Move is StrategicFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-10-1802 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsDon't Waste Time With The Wrong BuyerFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-10-1102 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsStrategic Buyers Are Always Better, Right?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-09-2803 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsTaking Control Of Your Buyer's Due Diligence ProcessFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-09-2802 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsIs Your Buyer Dragging Out Due Diligence?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-09-1702 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsAsset Sale or Stock Sale? Dude, What does that even mean??.m4aFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-09-0702 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsThe Call To Buy Your Business Isn't Made By A Decision MakerFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-08-3101 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWaiting Is An Action!Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-08-3102 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsEvery Deal Has At Least One HiccupFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-08-1903 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsBuyers Price | Seller Terms - The TradeoffsFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-08-1903 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsShould I Sell to Private Equity?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-08-1000 min
Insights by Candor Advisors3 Unexpected Deal KillersFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-08-0602 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhat's A Clean Team In Due Diligence?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-08-0302 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsThe Difference Between Venture Capital and Private EquityGet more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-07-2602 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsListen To Your Founder & Ceo Peers...To A PointGet more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-07-1203 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsAvoid This Simple AND COSTLY MistakeGet more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-06-3001 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsIt Only Gets Worse After You Sign The LoiGet more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-06-3002 min
Insights by Candor Advisors3 Understandable and Disastrous Mistakes Founders Make…Get more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-06-3002 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsDon't Give Up Too Much Too SoonGet more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-06-3003 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhich Players Are Critical In The Sale Process?Get more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-06-3003 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhat's A Founder Friendly Private Equity Firm?Get more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-06-3004 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsMake The Spacs Compete For Your BusinessGet more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-06-3001 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsShould You Sell To A Spac?Get more information at https://candor-advisors.com2021-05-0702 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsHow to Deal with Poor Business Partners or Misaligned Shareholder InterestWe have dozens, if not hundreds of growth equity, structured finance, and traditional private equity firms in our network that are set up specifically to provide capital to solve these dilemmas.We can help!Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-05-0702 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsImpulses Don’t ScaleGet more information at our website linked below.https://candor-advisors.com2021-05-0702 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsThe Three Keys to Negotiating Your SaleFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1302 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsThe Four Agreements in Due DiligenceFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1302 min
Insights by Candor Advisors4 Keys to Hiring the Right Investment BankerFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1303 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsGetting Alignment with the Investment Bank Engagement LetterFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1301 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhat is a Fundless or Independent Sponsor?Find out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1302 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsGetting Penalized for Great Results During the PandemicFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1301 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsSeller Expectations and Market RealitiesFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1303 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsYou May Not Get as Much Cash as You Expect When Selling Your BusinessFind out more at https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1304 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhat do Deal Professionals Mean by Dry Powder?Find out more 2021-04-1302 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsWhat Does It Mean For Founders To Take Chips Off The TableFind out more at https://candor-advisors.ocm2021-04-1301 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsIs This a Good Time to Sell?Find out more at our website: https://candor-advisors.com2021-04-1300 min
Insights by Candor AdvisorsHow can Candor Advisors Help my Business?Founders are busy! They need us to be clear, quick, and specific when they ask, how can you help my business? Candor Advisors works with one kind of client in 3 specific ways...We build a deal team if you’re ready to go to market.If you want to transition or sell your company in the next two to three years, We can maximize sales price, deal terms, legacy, and more typically a combination of those thingsWe help with misaligned shareholder interests or dealing with the wrong partner.Find ou...2021-03-3001 minSelling Your Business with David KingM&A Strategic Planning with Kirk MichieToday, I'm joined by Kirk Michie, founder of Candor Advisors. For more than 30 years, Kirk has worked with entrepreneurs, closely held business owners, and high net worth families to achieve their strategic planning, liquidity, investment, and legacy objectives. 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, and 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 with emphasis on founder-owned businesses, corporate and...2021-02-2238 min