You’ve made your move. Now, you wait.

The LOI is in. The numbers are clear. The offer is fair. The vision fits.

But now comes a different kind of challenge: the waiting.

This is one of the quietest, strangest parts of the process. You’ve put your cards on the table. You’ve shared your conviction. You’ve done the work. And suddenly—everything is out of your hands.

Sometimes it’s a few days. Sometimes it’s weeks. You replay the call. You refresh your inbox. You distract yourself with other conversations. You resist the urge to push too hard. Because the seller needs time to process, to consult, to decide.

In this window, the risk isn’t just losing the deal—it’s losing your edge. Getting stuck in limbo. Second-guessing your approach. Over-engineering your next move.

But here’s the truth I keep coming back to: clarity doesn’t always come on our timeline. It’s part of the process. And part of the discipline.

So I keep building. I stay warm on the deals behind it. I refine my lens. I get smarter on industry comps, diligence prep, and post-close planning.

Because whether it’s this deal or the next, momentum doesn’t stop. And when the call comes in—yes or no—I want to be ready.

Want to Connect?

If this resonates—or you’ve lived through this waiting game yourself—I’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email: holdings@sidebright.com
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📞 Or just give me a call.

Related Resources

▶️ Watch: The Waiting, Tom Petty & Eddie Vedder
📄 Read: Making a Move, Then Sitting Still – HBR