David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB

Funding Transitional Seller Salaries

Jan 29, 2025
Dive into the challenges of funding transitional salaries for sellers during business acquisitions. Learn effective strategies and real-world examples that help.
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Project Cost

  • Account for the seller's transition salary in your total investment.
  • Base the purchase price on the value of the cash flow relative to your overall investment, not just the upfront cost.
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Seller Transition as Investment

  • Treat a seller's transition like any other business investment.
  • Factor the cost of their salary into the overall deal, potentially lowering the purchase price.
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Securing Seller Commitment

  • Secure the seller's commitment to training by structuring payments.
  • Hold back a portion of their compensation, releasing it monthly upon successful training completion.
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