The Deal Starts Here: Crafting Smart LOIs & Building Early Momentum
September 09, 2025
by a professional in Houston, TX, USA
*This event is hosted by Our Women's Acquisition Entrepreneur Ecosystem (Our WAEE) and is specifically for women in search*
The Letter of Intent (LOI) isn't just a formality - it's your first real chance to set the tone, protect your leverage, and align the deal with your vision.
In this workshop with ^redacted, Managing Partner of Bailey Law Firm PLLC, we'll cut through the jargon and show you how to evaluate and draft LOIs using the 3 Cs of a Smart LOI - Clarity, Control, and Confidence.
You'll also learn how to apply the PEER Lite framework to review and refine your LOI so it becomes a launchpad instead of a landmine.
Walk away with the mindset and the practical tools to approach negotiations with confidence, clarity, and control.
Key Takeaways:
- Apply the 3 Cs of a Smart LOI to set tone and protect leverage.
- Know which clauses must be binding—and which should stay flexible.
- Use the PEER Lite framework (Position, Evaluate, Edit, Ready) to review and refine your LOI.
- Spot red flags and avoid "rookie mistakes" that cost buyers leverage.
- Get a customizable LOI template + checklist you can use immediately.
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA