Selling a business is not just a financial transaction. It is also a deeply personal and emotional journey for founders and their families.

In this episode of The Ins and Outs of Selling a Business™, Keith Dee sits down with life coach Ellen Palmer to discuss why emotional preparedness plays a critical role in the sale process. They explore how stress, identity, and sustained pressure can affect decision making, especially during due diligence.

If you are preparing to sell your company or currently in the middle of a deal, this conversation highlights an often overlooked factor that can make or break a successful outcome. Contact Keith: Osage Advisors, LLC osageadvisors.com kdee@osageadvisors.com 860-767-3273 ✦︎ Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjPAHGcQhOfm7HfLAMVy8w

You’ve signed the Letter of Intent, but the deal is far from done. In this episode, Keith Dee of Osage Advisors explains why the 60 to 90 days after an LOI are the most critical stage of a sale. As due diligence intensifies, buyers dig deeper into your financials, legal documents, customers, and operations.

This is where mindset becomes key. Sellers must shift from protective owner to committed closer, embracing transparency and urgency to maintain momentum and protect value. If you’re entering or navigating the post-LOI phase, this episode outlines what it really takes to reach a successful closing. Contact Keith: Osage Advisors, LLC osageadvisors.com kdee@osageadvisors.com 860-767-3273 ✦︎ Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjPAHGcQhOfm7HfLAMVy8w

When it comes to succession planning, the biggest challenges aren’t always financial—they’re emotional. In this episode of The Ins and Outs of Selling a Business™, Keith Dee continues his conversation with Jeff Savlov, a family business consultant and therapist who helps owners navigate the complex emotional and relational dynamics of passing a business to the next generation.

From entitlement issues and unqualified heirs to blended families and silent resentment, Jeff shares real stories and insights on how to address tough conversations early, avoid costly mistakes, and keep both the family and the business intact.

Whether you're planning a handoff to your kids or considering a sale, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways on how to handle the human side of succession. Contact Keith: Osage Advisors, LLC osageadvisors.com kdee@osageadvisors.com 860-767-3273 ✦︎ Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjPAHGcQhOfm7HfLAMVy8w