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M&A Uncovered is a newsletter that shares lessons from inside the deal room, written for business owners looking to prepare for what’s ahead.

       
   
       
           
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M&A Uncovered is a newsletter sharing real insights from inside the M&A process—written for business owners preparing for what may be the biggest decision of their careers. With decades of experience and hundreds of deals behind her, Sima Griffith breaks down what actually happens behind closed doors, the lessons most business owners learn too late, and the steps you can take now to be better prepared—whether you’re actively exploring a sale or just starting to think about what’s next.

 

What you’ll learn:
  • How buyers actually value your company
  • What happens behind the scenes once your company hits the market
  • How to avoid the common traps that cause deals to fall apart
  • What seasoned buyers notice that business owners often overlook
  • How to prepare your business for sale years in advance (and why it matters)
  • The emotional realities of selling a company and how to navigate them with confidence
  • Why a great deal isn’t just about the highest price (and what else matters)
Written by Sima Griffith

Sima is the Managing Principal at Aethlon Capital and has spent over 25 years helping business owner-led and family-owned businesses navigate the M&A process. She’s led hundreds of deals across industries and specializes in tailoring each engagement to the goals of the seller—whether that’s maximizing price, preserving legacy, or finding the right cultural fit. This newsletter is her way of sharing what most business owners never get to see until it’s too late.