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The Baton Beat

Chat Joglekar

The Baton Beat is your monthly read on both sides of the deal: what buyers are thinking, what sellers should know, and everything in between.

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Latest Issues

💪July: What Do Successful Sellers Actually Have in Common?

1. How a bid in the mailbox became a multimillion-dollar sale

Most founders assume the business they built on purpose is the one that’s valuable. Duncan Scott’s story is a reminder that it’s ultimately up to the market, not you.

He fir...

a month ago

🤝 June: What Do You Wish You'd Known Before the Deal Closed?

1. “Your Business Is an Asset, Not Your Identity.”

Alisha Pennington, a founder who built a company, sold it, and now helps others exit, shares her advice on selling without losing yourself.

By Alisha Pennington, Founder of Exette

Bef...

a month ago

👨‍💼May: Are You Prepared to Sell to an SBA-Backed Buyer?

Kelsey Garlock, founder of Movemama Apparel, Just Sold Her Business. Here’s What Eight Years Taught Her.

  1. How to Sell Your Business Without the SBA Catching You Off Guard

Most business owners spend years building something they’re pro...

a month ago

💡April: What does financial prep before a sale actually change?

  1. First-time business seller explains the biggest moments that tested her, the ones that surprised her, and what ultimately carried her through.

The highest offer isn’t always the right one. First-time seller Robyn learned that and two...

a month ago

💵 March: The Complete SMB Toolkit for 2026 Tax Season

This Month in SMB: Prepping for Tax Season

March is here, which means tax day is just over a month away.

This year adds another layer, thanks to calendar quirks shifting some familiar due dates. For example, the usual March 15 deadline...

a month ago

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    Co-Founder & CEO at Baton | former @Google, @Spotify, @Zillow, & @Trulia and ROOM and father of 3 adorable kids

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