The Most Stressful Part of Selling Your Business

About the Episode

What is the most stressful part of selling your business? Join us as we discuss the recent acquisition of National Pavement Partners and the balance they had to strike between completing due diligence and looking after their customers during their busiest season. 

It became more stressful towards the very end, because that’s when you got the final disclosures. And then simultaneously, that was right when our season was kicking off for us.

What You’ll Learn

  • Challenges and Strategies: One key aspect of the acquisition process involved understanding the distinct roles of advisors and attorneys, with an emphasis on the necessity of a professional presentation throughout.
  • Varying Due Diligence: The level of due diligence before and after the offer is significantly different. 
  • Post-Acquisition Integration and Support: To minimize disruption, it was crucial to stagger the integration process.
  • Advice for Entrepreneurs Considering Selling: Before committing, thoroughly consider your goals for the sale and vet potential buyers comprehensively.

Topics Covered

Details of the Acquisition Process [2:57]
Challenges and Strategies in the Acquisition Process [5:31]
Negotiation and Integration [28:03]
Post-Acquisition Integration and Support [29:41]
Advice for Entrepreneurs Considering Selling [41:04]

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Meet Our Guest

Brandon Blewett

Brandon Blewett

Head of M&A, Pave America | DC Metropolitan Area

Brandon is the Head of M&A for the largest private equity-backed paving roll-up in the United States. Over his fifteen-year career, he’s racked up $210 billion in deal volume. His experience encompasses a range of activities, from advising on multinational, cross-border transactions for Fortune 500 enterprises to acquiring founder-owned businesses in the lower and middle market.

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Zach Milewski

Zach Milewski

President of National Pavement Partners | Denver, CO

Zach was one of the owners prior to the sale to Pave America. Zach grew up in the paving business. About 10 years ago, Zach decided to start his own business with his Mom. They grew the business from scratch to one that eclipsed $20M in revenue. Zach also owns and runs a paving software application called Spot On Site that he runs independently of National Pavement Partners.

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Hayden Cortez

Hayden Cortez

COO of National Pavement Partners | Denver, CO

Hayden was instrumental in ensuring that most of the diligence items were squared away and got a front seat for the first time to the M&A process through the Pave America acquisition. Hayden learned the paving industry, as well, when he started at National Pavement Partners. He’s been a pivotal part of the growth story of National Pavement Partners both before and after the deal.

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