Why Relationships Win Deals When Acquiring & Selling A Business with M&A Lawyer Omeed Tabiei

Buying and selling a business isn't just about the money—it's about so much more. In today's episode, Jaryd sits down with Omeed Tabiei, a seasoned lawyer specializing in SaaS founders and acquirers, boasting nearly a decade of legal experience. With a diverse background as an in-house lawyer and time spent at both boutique and large firms, Omeed has a knack for helping clients secure outstanding deals. In this insightful episode, Jaryd and Omeed dive into the intricacies of business acquisitions and sales. They discuss how to raise funds for acquiring a business, the best places to find those funds, and strategies for scaling a business. The conversation also touches on different stages of scaling, various types of raises, and the sources from which to obtain the necessary funds. Omeed offers valuable advice for sellers, sharing his vision for those planning to exit their business and outlining the crucial steps they need to take for a smooth transition. They also highlight the importance of building trust in relationships, both unconsciously and consciously, to win deals and enhance the overall business experience. Jaryd shares his expertise on the buy side of negotiations, revealing how to test sellers and how sellers can test buyers as well. This episode is packed with insights and tips, offering great  value to anyone involved in buying or selling a business. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode!   Episode Highlights 03:40 Omeed’s story 10:30 How to raise funds for a business? 18:30 The today’s VC market  28:00 What M&A lawyers do? 36:00 Omeed as a therapist of the law 45:00 People connect with people   Key Takeaways ➥ Building trust in relationships, both unconsciously and consciously, is crucial for winning deals and achieving better business outcomes. ➥ Founders should thoroughly prepare for exits by ensuring their business is profitable and well-organized, with all necessary legal documents in place. ➥ High-net-worth individuals and previous founders who have had successful exits are valuable resources for funding business acquisitions.   About The Guest Omeed Tabiei is a lawyer for SaaS founders and acquirers with nearly a decade of legal experience. With experience as an in-house lawyer, as well as working both boutique and large law firms, he prides himself on helping his clients make great deals. Connect With Omeed Tabiei  ➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/omeed-tabiei/ ➥ https://www.instagram.com/saasbizlawyer/ Resource Links ➥ Sell your business to us here - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/sell-your-business/➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/ ➥ Site Ground (Website Hosting) - https://bit.ly/3JBEC1u ➥ Link Whisperer (SEO tool for internal linking on websites) - https://bit.ly/3l7K7Ld ➥ Ezoic (Ad Network) - https://bit.ly/3NuVR5P 🔥Buy & Sell Online Businesses Here (Top Website Brokers We Use) 🔥 ➥ Empire Flippers - https://bit.ly/3RtyMkE ➥ Flippa - https://bit.ly/3wGa8r5 ➥ Motion Invest - https://bit.ly/3YmJAmO➥ Investors Club - https://bit.ly/3ZpgioR   *This post may contain affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site/posts at no additional cost to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.