Eric Krucke Shares the Top 3 Deal Killers in Business Sales with Inc.

June 30, 2025 – Eric Krucke, Director in Aprio’s CFO Advisory practice, was featured in Inc. Masters with an article titled “The 3 Most Common Deal Killers.” In the piece, Eric draws from his experience advising founders to highlight the biggest pitfalls that derail business sales: messy financials, outdated leadership teams, and lagging technology. He explains how these issues can lower valuations or kill deals entirely and shares proactive steps that business owners can take to build stronger, more sellable companies.

Eric emphasizes the importance of becoming “audit ready” well before a transaction, investing in the right talent, and upgrading systems to support future growth. He also encourages business owners to connect with investment bankers early to gain a market-driven view of their valuation and make smarter long-term decisions.

Read the full article on Inc.