How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses E173: The Art of Business: Expressing Yourself and Building Success with Danya Shakfeh
Dec 29, 2023
45:40
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Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3mC8Qk37pGo
About The Guest(s): Danya Shakfeh is a business attorney and the founder of Motiva Business Law. With a passion for helping business owners prevent legal issues, Danya focuses on providing value and guidance to her clients. She specializes in working with small businesses and has a particular interest in mergers and acquisitions.
Summary: Danya Shakfeh, a business attorney and founder of Motiva Business Law, joins the podcast to discuss the art of business. She shares her journey into the legal field and how she found her niche in business law, specifically mergers and acquisitions. Danya believes that running a business is a form of artistic expression, allowing entrepreneurs to build something unique and different. She emphasizes the importance of creating a business that aligns with your values and stands out from the competition. Danya also provides valuable insights for small business owners, including the need for clear partnership agreements, understanding local regulations, and building a strong team of professionals.
Key Takeaways:
Contact Danya on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danyashakfeh/
Phone: 630-517-5529
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How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!
-Why IT ExchangeNet?
Since 1998, IT ExchangeNet has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. IT ExchangeNet works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years IT ExchangeNet has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match.
"Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron Skelton
The IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.
If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and weβll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.
Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.
Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.
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About The Guest(s): Danya Shakfeh is a business attorney and the founder of Motiva Business Law. With a passion for helping business owners prevent legal issues, Danya focuses on providing value and guidance to her clients. She specializes in working with small businesses and has a particular interest in mergers and acquisitions.
Summary: Danya Shakfeh, a business attorney and founder of Motiva Business Law, joins the podcast to discuss the art of business. She shares her journey into the legal field and how she found her niche in business law, specifically mergers and acquisitions. Danya believes that running a business is a form of artistic expression, allowing entrepreneurs to build something unique and different. She emphasizes the importance of creating a business that aligns with your values and stands out from the competition. Danya also provides valuable insights for small business owners, including the need for clear partnership agreements, understanding local regulations, and building a strong team of professionals.
Key Takeaways:
- Building a business is a form of artistic expression, allowing entrepreneurs to create something unique and different.
- It is important for business owners to have clear partnership agreements to prevent disputes and ensure everyone's roles and responsibilities are defined.
- Understanding local regulations and compliance requirements is crucial for small business owners to avoid fines and legal issues.
- Building a strong team of professionals, including an accountant and bookkeeper, is essential for managing finances and understanding the financial health of the business.
- "If you're comfortable being a business owner, you're not doing it right. It's supposed to feel a little bit scary." - Danya Shakfeh
- "You want to stick out. You have to do things differently. And that's where your creative expression can come in." - Danya Shakfeh
- "Having a relationship with my clients is a core value of my law firm. I want to get to know them as people and understand their motivations." - Danya Shakfeh
Contact Danya on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danyashakfeh/
Phone: 630-517-5529
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How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!
-Why IT ExchangeNet?
Since 1998, IT ExchangeNet has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. IT ExchangeNet works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years IT ExchangeNet has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match.
"Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron Skelton
The IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.
If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and weβll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.
Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.
Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.
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π°If youβd like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a paid subscriber here: https://how2exit.substack.com/
βΊVisit Our Website: https://www.how2exit.com/
π§For Business Inquiries: Me@4sale2sold.com
Don't Forget to SUBSCRIBE to the How2Exit channel and press (π) to join the Notification Squad and stay updated with new uploads.β¨
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#How2Exit # # πThanks for watching! π
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