Elliott Holland

Elliott Holland, a due diligence expert and founder of Guardian Due Diligence, shares his invaluable insights on acquiring small businesses. He highlights the pitfalls of seeking perfection in Letters of Intent and the crucial role of post-LOI information. Elliott emphasizes that early acquisition data can be misleading, and trust issues with sellers are common. He advocates for the importance of professional guidance and practical experience in navigating the complexities of financial analysis and broker influence during the acquisition process.

Elliott Holland, a business buying expert with a Harvard MBA and 15 years in acquisitions, shares invaluable insights for entrepreneurs navigating business purchases. He warns against falling in love with sellers too quickly and emphasizes the critical role of building rapport in negotiations. Elliott also discusses the importance of timing when engaging advisors and the common pitfalls of becoming emotionally attached to deals. With practical tips on due diligence and legal considerations, he equips listeners with the tools to make smarter investments.

Elliott Holland, owner of Guardian Due Diligence, discusses Quality of Earnings reports and due diligence investigations on target companies during a live broadcast. The conversation covers the importance of thorough financial analysis, understanding business valuations, dealing with broken deals, and handling undeclared revenue in acquisitions.