M&A Murders & Accusations: The Good the Bad and The Ugly of Selling Your Business

Rick J. Krebs, M&A Advisor, CPA and CEPA

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Episodes 38

Avg. Duration 26m

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Since Jul 2023

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

M&A Murders & Accusations: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of Selling Your Business! We dig deep into what you MUST know when selling your business. Learn how to NOT kill the sale of your business. Rick J. Krebs, the mastermind M&A Advisor (Mergers & Acquisitions, not Murders and Accusations) and expert at selling businesses, has transformed the lives of countless business owners by helping them secure the right buyer at the right price. You have only one chance to sell your business and this podcast will provide the vital information you need to know.

Brace yourself for mind-blowing discussions with industry experts and business owners who have already sold their businesses.

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M&A Murders & Accusations: The Good the Bad and The Ugly of Selling Your Business has published 38 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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