Events
M&A Seminar on What Business Owners Need to Know Before They Sell
May 12, 2026
Maslon joins forces with Franklin Partners and Growth Operators for a May 12 seminar titled “Behind the Deal: What Business Owners Need to Know Before They Sell.”
For many founders and family business owners, selling the company is a once-in-a-lifetime decision—with significant personal and financial considerations that go far beyond finding the right buyer. But with preparation, clarity, and the right advisors at the table, you can emerge from your transaction with the flexibility and legacy you have worked so hard to build. Whether you are seriously contemplating the sale of a business, or just exploring your options, this half-day seminar led by seasoned M&A advisors is designed to demystify the process and position you for success.
We’ll begin with a practical update on the current M&A market, including buyer appetite and timing considerations. From there, we’ll explore how the right deal team can influence valuation, minimize tax exposure, manage complexity, and add value long before a letter of intent is signed. We’ll conclude with behind-the-scenes stories of deals gone wrong—and common pitfalls to avoid.
Twin Cities Business is the media partner for the event. To register, go here: Behind the Deal.
LOCATION
Machine Shop
300 2nd St. SE
Minneapolis 55414
AGENDA
1:30 p.m. | Registration and Networking
2:00 p.m. | Program
4:00 p.m. | Reception
5:00 p.m. | Event Concludes
COST
Individual Ticket: $25
SPEAKERS
- Katie Eisler, Partner, Chair of Corporate & Securities Group, Maslon LLP
- Susan Markey, Partner, Member of Firm Board of Directors, Maslon LLP
- Joel Fischer, Managing Director, Franklin Partners, Inc.
- Mike Hirschberg, Managing Director, Franklin Partners, Inc.
- Tiffany Hovland, Managing Director, Growth Operators
- Rick Nordvold, Co-Founder & CEO, Growth Operators
