Due Diligence vs. 120-Day Reality

There is a massive gap between the strategy it takes to buy a business and the reality of running it. For the operators and searchers here who have acquired a company in the last 12 to 18 months, I’m curious to hear some of your "first 120 days" war stories. This community thrives on shared realities. If you are open to sharing, it would be great to hear your insights. 1. What was the biggest surprise you found after getting the keys (the buried Skeletons)? 2. What broke first when you tried to execute your initial 120-day plan? 3. How did you overcome those challenges, or what roadblocks are still preventing you from moving forward? Whether you’ve successfully smoothed things out or are currently in the trenches looking for a lifeline, sharing these realities is incredibly valuable for the folks here who are currently in LOI and need to know what they are walking into. Looking forward to reading your experiences. #ETA #SearchFund #Operations #DueDiligence #PostClose