In this episode, we break down what we’re seeing in today’s market, and why these uncertain times are raising real concerns for business owners thinking about selling.

From interest rate pressure and valuation gaps to buyer hesitation and lack of visibility, we explore the trends shaping the current deal landscape and the impact they’re having on timing.

Before deciding whether to go to market now or wait for conditions to shift, it is critical to take a close look at your business and your goals. The market will come back. The question is: are you ready when it does?

Contact Keith: Osage Advisors, LLC osageadvisors.com kdee@osageadvisors.com 860-767-3273

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Keith is President of Osage Advisors, with more than 30 years of experience advising business owners and families of midsize companies and helping them maximize value through M&A and capital transactions. Over the course of his career, Keith was a partner of a CPA firm and ran several privately held businesses.

How do you define success? Milestones, profitability, legacy, and community all play a role, but the real story is often more complex. In this episode of The Ins and Outs of Selling a Business, Keith Dee reflects on his 25-year journey building Osage Advisors from a one-man startup into a trusted M&A advisory firm. From launching right before 9/11 and surviving market crashes, to navigating COVID and rebranding, Keith shares the risks, pivots, and perseverance it took to keep moving forward. For Keith, success isn’t just about numbers, it’s about resilience, relationships, and legacy. And after 25 years, Osage Advisors is just getting started.

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When a lender tries to change the deal structure to fit their needs, it can throw the whole transaction off track. But here’s the truth: it’s the buyer’s responsibility to solve lender problems - not the seller’s. In this video, Keith Dee of Osage Advisors explains: Why buyers must take ownership of lender approval How sellers should monitor buyer financing week by week The risks of involving a seller note in lender negotiations Why a buyer’s track record with lenders matters in getting deals closed As the seller’s representative, Osage keeps a close eye on how buyers are financing their deals because funding issues can kill a transaction fast. If you’re a business owner thinking about selling, or a buyer preparing to acquire, this advice could make or break your deal. Contact Keith: Osage Advisors, LLC osageadvisors.com kdee@osageadvisors.com 860-767-3273 ✦︎Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjPAHGcQhOfm7HfLAMVy8w 🎤 Listen to the Podcast https://osageadvisors.com/podcasts/ https://theinsandoutsofsellingabusiness.podbean.com Keith is President of Osage Advisors, with more than 30 years of experience advising business owners and families of midsize companies and helping them maximize value through M&A and capital transactions. Over the course of his career, Keith was a partner of a CPA firm and ran several privately held businesses.