Scott Hanson speaks to founders, advisors and leadership teams about the high-stakes decisions that spreadsheets can’t solve.
A business sale is a life-altering event, yet many founders enter the process focused on the wrong metrics. Scott’s sessions pull back the curtain on the intersection of price, terms, control, and legacy, helping audiences understand the trade-offs long before an LOI is signed.
What Scott Discusses
- Exit Readiness vs. Strategy: Why clarity must precede the transaction.
- Private Equity Demystified: Understanding the partnership beyond the headline.
- The Valuation Trap: Why deal structure often matters more than the "top line" price.
- The Identity Crisis: Preparing for the professional and personal "day after."
- Avoiding the ‘Good’ Deal Regret: The mistakes owners don’t see coming.
Engagement Formats
Scott works with groups where the stakes are high and the timelines are compressed:
- Keynotes & Panels: For industry conferences and owner-led summits.
- Founder Retreats: Deep-dive sessions for intimate, high-trust environments.
- Board & Leadership Briefings: Private sessions to align executive teams on transition goals.
Looking for an
Expert Perspective?
If your audience is grappling with questions about ownership, transition, or the future of a founder-led business, Scott brings a voice grounded in experience and insight.
Conversations begin with curiosity and lead to clarity.