THE DEAL ARCHITECTS INAUGURAL ISSSUE! G BUY SELL LEASE Generational Wealth Transfer A Digital Magazine by Corbett Brands JUNE 2024 VOLUME 1: THE GREAT EXIT
ISSUE 1- JUNE 2024
Founder’s Welcome
Todd Corbett Smith, founder of Corbett Brands and publisher of The Deal Architects, introduces the first issue of the digital magazine.
The Deal Architects Editor Christopher A. Farrell offers a contrarian view on
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The Contrarian Voice
Sell when you can,
when you have to.
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the risks involved in selling your business profitably.
10 Trillion Dollars of business assets may be changing hands in t he next decade. Are you prepared?
By Todd Corbett SmithThe Great Exit
Marty Bloom, successful restauranteur and strategic advisor, offers three decades of wisdom on making money in he high-risk world of owning restaurants.
The Grease “Trap”
Editor Christopher A. Farrell reveals recent trends in pricing and valuations of small and middle market businesses. Some numbers may surprise you.
The Valuation Corner
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FOUNDER’S WELCOME
“After nearly 20 years in the business of helping my clients buy and sell businesses, there are some hard lessons that remain timeless. Having a platform to share that wisdom is the inspiration for this magazine.”.
Todd Corbett Smith, PublisherTHE CONTRARIAN VOICE
SELL WHEN YOUCAN
By Christopher A. Farrell10
WISDOM FROM THE TRADING FLOORS OF WALL STREET
On The Art of the Exit
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AGE-OLD
FEATURE ARTICLE
THE GREAT EXIT
By Todd Corbett Smith8
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Are you prepared? Over 10 Trillion in Business Assets Will Change Hands Over The Next Decade.
BOSTON ANGLE
THE GREASE TRAP
By Marty Bloom12
HARD LESSONS LEARNED FROM 38 RESTAURANT VENTURES
TIPS AND PITFALLS
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