Case Study #3: The Boomerang Sale

Case Study #3: The Boomerang Sale

In 1986 David Phelps started a dental practice called the Gentle Dental. 20 years later, for a number of reasons, he decided to sell. But before six months had passed, he was in litigation to reacquire the business, and 24 months after that, he sold the business...
Case Study #2: What to Be Aware of in an Earnout

Case Study #2: What to Be Aware of in an Earnout

In 2012 Jason Swenk sold his digital advertising agency, Solar Velocity. Solar velocity helped with websites and web applications for brands like Aflac, Coke, and LegalZoom. At the time, he took 50% of the sale in upfront cash and took the remainder in a 50% earnout....
Case Study #1: Build, Acquire, Roll-up, and Sell Out

Case Study #1: Build, Acquire, Roll-up, and Sell Out

Case Studies is a new series here at the APEX blog.  We study business exits and break down a few key points for you to keep in mind.  This month’s selection comes from the sale of Appletree Answers. How it started John Ratliff started Appletree Answers in 1995 in a...
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