How Michael Haase Built and Sold Quantix (with Website Closers' Help)

What does it look like to prepare a company for sale when you've just bought it? And what do buyers really care about when they’re looking to acquire?That’s what Michael Haase and his brother, through their firm Think Global, do. And after preparing countless businesses for acquisition, they had the opportunity to put their own advice into practice when they bought - and then recently sold (with Website Closers' help) - the tech staffing company Quantix.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to grow a tech business by focusing on quality and deep relationships instead of competing on priceThe difference between running a business and "purpose-building" it for a future exitWhy it’s crucial to have your financials and data room in order long before you decide to sellThe importance of working with a broker you trust to vet buyers and navigate a complex, emotional processHow one deal broke—and how having the right team in place saved the saleWhat buyers look for in a company, from its operational health to its team cultureTimestamps 00:01:40 – From Air Force tech to seasoned entrepreneur 00:03:52 – Starting his first company and taking the leap 00:06:58 – The decision to buy a business with his brother 00:08:00 – Helping other founders prepare for an acquisition 00:18:00 – Why Michael decided to use a broker 00:19:30 – How a broken deal almost ended the sale 00:22:20 – Why Michael’s team was his first priority during the sale 00:32:15 – What made QuantX so attractive to buyers 00:34:00 – How Michael and his brother celebrated the sale 00:35:20 – How to connect with Michael and EricThis episode of Deal Closers is hosted by Jason Gillikin, brought to you by WebsiteClosers.com, and is produced by Walk West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.