In this episode we are joined by Kenneth Berke, a corporate transactional attorney in Los Angeles with a specialty in cannabis industry. The cannabis industry raises a myriad of unique and evolving legal issues, and cannabis M&A transactions raise unique issues of their own. Ken provides insight into the M&A market in cannabis, the hottest target companies and most desirable acquirers. In his practice, Ken assists licensed cannabis, CBD and hemp businesses in their corporate, real estate, and compliance needs. Ken guidance related to banking and corporate ownership structures that maximize tax advantages, and he provides on-going compliance services that ensure continued legal and profitable operations from inception through to their sale.
Selling a business is the American dream, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the reward for years of hard work. Successful entrepreneurs make countless sacrifices in hopes that they would someday reap the benefits of their labor and live a new life of vacations, recreation, and prosperity.
You only exit your business once, so you should feel confident passing this milestone. A successful business exit reflects the preparation done beforehand. Failing to plan is planning to fail.
The owner of a privately held company has several alternatives on how to exit their business. In the absence of an exit strategy, events will inexorably dictate the final exit plan. A costly involuntary exit may be caused by death, disability, divorce, disagreement, or distress.
Selling Your Business with David King will help you take control of the sale process and make it positive one.