If you're a small business owner, you've probably thought about selling your business - or at least thought about what you need to do when a buyer comes knocking. Or what you need to do if you want to buy a business.

In this first episode of our new podcast Real-Ready, we'll start the discussion about what you need to start thinking about when it's time to get ready for M&A. Hint: The process almost ALWAYS takes a lot longer than you expect, involves a lot more detail, and is more challenging and painful that you've ever imagined.

But there are things you can do - starting right now - to make sure that when it's time to make a deal, you aren't starting from scratch.

We promise to cover this in 15 minutes or less! Whatever we can't cover? We'll get to that in future episodes so come back soon, or even better, subscribe or like etc.!