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In this episode of the Maximize Business Value podcast, Tom welcomes our guest Cleve Clinton, who is a partner at Gray Reed law firm in Dallas. Tom met Cleve through a mutual friend several years ago, and they\\u2019ve become great friends. He has presented at our V90X Lunch & Learn series (before COVID) and he is a master storyteller who, as a corporate attorney with a broad spectrum of clients, has \\u201cbeen there, done that\\u201d in almost every legal situation. As Cleve says he represents Mavericks who Dare Big, Plan Big, Think Big, and get into Big Trouble! Today, we talk about some of the legal considerations business owners really should be thinking about relating to building long term value and ultimately transitioning their business.

Cleve Clinton, Partner - Gray Reed - cclinton@grayreed.com With a client list full of family businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and maverick risk-takers who won\\u2019t take \\u201cno\\u201d for an answer, Cleve Clinton knows what it takes to develop creative solutions when big ideas result in big problems. Whether he\\u2019s serving as lead counsel in one of the growing number of fiduciary litigation claims within family businesses, advising a family in transition, or helping a developer sidestep a legal and public relations disaster in a new residential community, Cleve\\u2019s focus is always the same \\u2013 achieve the client\\u2019s goals, either in or out of the courtroom. His clients span nearly every industry, including beverage distribution, real estate, manufacturing, telecommunications, and transportation.

After 40 years of litigation practice, Cleve has learned one absolute truth \\u2013 there\\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution. His starting point with every client is to fully understand their motivations and concerns so he can mirror their judgment. When the initial legal answer won\\u2019t solve the problem or is too costly, he seeks practical solutions that reveal new legal paths that minimize both the financial and emotional impact. And most important \\u2013 if it\\u2019s not simple, it\\u2019s not the best solution. Cleve is dedicated to keeping clients informed about the latest legal and industry trends that impact their businesses. As a regular contributor to the firm\\u2019s blog, Tilting the Scales, he focuses on analyzing new and interesting business issues from a legal perspective.\\xa0 Reach out to Cleve with your questions at\\xa0 cclinton@grayreed.com.

Tom Bronson is the founder and President of Mastery Partners, a company that helps business owners maximize business value, design exit strategy, and transition their business on their terms. Mastery utilizes proven techniques and strategies that dramatically improve business value that was developed during Tom\\u2019s career 100 business transactions as either a business buyer or seller. As a business owner himself, he has been i

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Tom Bronson is the founder and President of Mastery Partners, a company that helps business owners maximize business value, design exit strategy, and transition their business on their terms. Mastery utilizes proven techniques and strategies that dramatically improve business value that was developed during Tom\\u2019s career 100 business transactions as either a business buyer or seller. As a business owner himself, Tom has been in your situation hundreds of times, and he knows what it takes to create and implement the right strategy. Tom is passionate about helping business owners and has the experience to do it.

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