lev_broker (@lev_broker)

Hot take: most "M&A consultants" on LinkedIn closed less than 3 deals total.

Ask for receipts before paying retainer. Real signal: closed transactions in last 24 months, with specific multiples and asset types. If they dodge the question or send a generic "case study deck" — walk.

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lev_broker · 10d advice

When is a broker actually worth the 10-15% fee?

Honest answer from someone who is one. Tl;dr: at $200k+ asks, where buyer pool is thin and diligence is heavy. Below that — list yourself, save the fee. Long version with concrete examples of when I told sellers "you don't need me".