Archive - On Owning

Want to Buy a Business? Here's the One Thing Stopping You

Most people who want to buy a business never succeed.

Jun 1 • Lloyd Silver

May 2026

The 9 Multiple Movers

What Really Drives Pricing In An Acquisition

May 21 • Lloyd Silver

Why You Haven't Closed a Deal

Six reasons qualified buyers haven’t closed a deal.

May 14 • Lloyd Silver

Why Buyers and Sellers Rarely Get What They Came For

Most deals aren’t won or lost on price. They’re decided by the earnings, structure, risk, and life changes hidden underneath it.

May 8 • Lloyd Silver

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