Inside the Exit: Dustin Williamson Joins M&A Talk to Break Down Deal Readiness

Dustin Williamson, Managing Director of vcfo Houston, was recently featured on the M&A Talk podcast, one of the industry’s most respected platforms for business owners and deal professionals navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.

In this candid and practical conversation, Dustin shares lessons learned from decades of experience guiding businesses through growth, transition, and exit. The episode focuses on how to build a strategic advisory team, the emotional and operational realities of selling a business, and the most common reasons deals fall apart after a letter of intent is signed.

Dustin also offers perspective on the value of early financial readiness, detailing the role of a seasoned CFO in preparing a company for transaction—from cleaning up financials to helping owners evaluate their true market value.

“The cost of good advice is nothing compared to the cost of being unprepared.”
— Dustin Williamson

This feature underscores vcfo’s mission to help business owners unlock long-term value and make better decisions at every stage of their company’s life cycle. Whether preparing for a potential sale, raising capital, or navigating a pivotal transition, vcfo delivers seasoned expertise through fractional CFO services tailored to each client’s goals.

Listen to the full episode here.