Webinar: Not All Buyers Are Created Equal - Evaluating Strategic vs. Private Equity vs. Search Fund

If you’re thinking about selling your business in the next 1–3 years, understanding who you sell to can matter just as much as what you sell for. Join Trevor Crow, Co-Founder of Doida Crow Legal, and Jon Rapacki of GWS Consulting for a practical discussion on how different types of buyers approach acquisitions, and how sellers should evaluate them. They’ll break down the key differences between strategic buyers, private equity firms, and search funds, and what those differences mean for valuation, deal structure, certainty to close, and your role after the transaction. In today’s market, the gap between the right buyer and the wrong one can materially impact your outcome - often in ways that aren’t obvious at the LOI stage. What attendees will walk away with: -A clear understanding of the three primary buyer types in today’s M&A market -How to evaluate competing offers beyond just headline price -Insight into deal terms, risk, and closing certainty across buyer types -A framework for aligning the right buyer with your personal and financial goals About Doida Crow Legal: Doida Crow Legal is a Denver-based corporate law firm focused on helping entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners grow, buy, and sell businesses. We specialize in mergers and acquisitions, securities, and general corporate law, advising on transactions typically ranging from $1M to $100M. Our team represents both buyers and sellers, bringing a balanced, practical perspective to every deal. We combine strategic legal counsel with clear processes, fixed fees, and an entrepreneurial mindset, helping clients navigate complexity, manage risk, and close transactions efficiently while maximizing value. Learn more at https://www.doidacrow.com/. About GWS Consulting: GWS specializes in helping business sell or transact, with experience working with companies with revenues ranging from $1 million to $400 million, and focusing on all forms of privately held companies. GWS works with owner operators, large strategic organizations as well as PE firms in selling or acquiring businesses. Through 20+ years of experience and an extensive network GWS can help you capitalize on the hard work you've put into building and growing your business. Learn more at https://gwsconsulting.co/.