![<description><img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dig into the hard lessons of selling a business — and how we can protect ourselves when a deal falls apart. Drawing from their own experience with a failed acquisition of Deals on the Web (where they mentally checked out and let a thriving business fade), Dave breaks down the power of a cancellation clause. We learn that when a later buyer offered to cover growth costs during due diligence — with the sellers keeping everything free if the buyer walked — it changed the game entirely. The takeaway: if we&#8217;re fielding acquisition offers, we need to bake in protections that keep us motivated and compensated while the deal is in play, because selling a business is a job in itself.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Then Shannon floats an idea he&#8217;s been cooking up: an entrepreneurial appetite quiz designed to help aspiring business owners figure out if they&#8217;re truly wired for the grind. We&#8217;re talking risk tolerance, the need for a guaranteed paycheck, and whether we&#8217;d rather ride a roller coaster than bet ten grand on ourselves. It&#8217;s not about age or experience — it&#8217;s about knowing our own appetite before we jump in. Shannon plans to build it out and share it with listeners, and Dave ties it all together with a reminder to keep living that Charmed Life.</p>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast</a> #744 for Wednesday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/april-15">April 15</a>, 2026
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">April 15th: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_Day">Tax Day</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:01:35 The benefits of putting a cancellation payment/clause in your acquisition agreement
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Incentivizes the deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">It’s a litmus test to see if everyone is serious</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:11:46 SPONSOR: <a href="https://whatnot.com/sell">Whatnot</a> is the largest dedicated live shopping platform and, for a limited time, Whatnot will match your first $150 sold in the first month. Visit <a href="https://whatnot.com/sell">https://whatnot.com/sell</a> to start selling.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:13:19 SPONSOR: <a href="https://nerdwallet.com/brain">Fundera from NerdWallet</a> – A free, easy-to-use platform that lets you compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Visit <a href="https://nerdwallet.com/brain">https://NerdWallet.com/BRAIN</a> to learn more and talk to a real person!</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:14:43 What’s your entrepreneurial appetite?
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Finding out your entrepreneurial aptitude and preparedness</li>
<li aria-level="1">Workshopping questions:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Do you need guaranteed income?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Do you mind working on a Sunday night?</li>
<li aria-level="1">What’s your risk profile?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rollercoasters vs. a million dollars</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:20:31 Business Brain 744 Outtro
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<li aria-level="1">Check out <a href="https://businessbrain.show/blueprints">Business Brain Blueprints</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonJean">@ShannonJean</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/davehamilton?lang=en">@DaveHamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/bizbrainshow?lang=ar">@BizBrainShow</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehamilton">Dave Hamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19229061/admin/feed/posts/">Business Brain</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/hamilton.dave">Dave Hamilton</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BusinessBrainShow/">Business Brain</a></li>
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Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast
Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton
What is your Entrepreneurial Appetite?
APR 15, 202621 MIN
What is your Entrepreneurial Appetite?
APR 15, 202621 MIN
Description
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dig into the hard lessons of selling a business — and how we can protect ourselves when a deal falls apart. Drawing from their own experience with a failed acquisition of Deals on the Web (where they mentally checked out and let a thriving business fade), Dave breaks down the power of a cancellation clause. We learn that when a later buyer offered to cover growth costs during due diligence — with the sellers keeping everything free if the buyer walked — it changed the game entirely. The takeaway: if we’re fielding acquisition offers, we need to bake in protections that keep us motivated and compensated while the deal is in play, because selling a business is a job in itself.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Then Shannon floats an idea he’s been cooking up: an entrepreneurial appetite quiz designed to help aspiring business owners figure out if they’re truly wired for the grind. We’re talking risk tolerance, the need for a guaranteed paycheck, and whether we’d rather ride a roller coaster than bet ten grand on ourselves. It’s not about age or experience — it’s about knowing our own appetite before we jump in. Shannon plans to build it out and share it with listeners, and Dave ties it all together with a reminder to keep living that Charmed Life.</p>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast</a> #744 for Wednesday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/april-15">April 15</a>, 2026
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">April 15th: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_Day">Tax Day</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:01:35 The benefits of putting a cancellation payment/clause in your acquisition agreement
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Incentivizes the deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">It’s a litmus test to see if everyone is serious</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:11:46 SPONSOR: <a href="https://whatnot.com/sell">Whatnot</a> is the largest dedicated live shopping platform and, for a limited time, Whatnot will match your first $150 sold in the first month. Visit <a href="https://whatnot.com/sell">https://whatnot.com/sell</a> to start selling.</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:13:19 SPONSOR: <a href="https://nerdwallet.com/brain">Fundera from NerdWallet</a> – A free, easy-to-use platform that lets you compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Visit <a href="https://nerdwallet.com/brain">https://NerdWallet.com/BRAIN</a> to learn more and talk to a real person!</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:14:43 What’s your entrepreneurial appetite?
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Finding out your entrepreneurial aptitude and preparedness</li>
<li aria-level="1">Workshopping questions:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Do you need guaranteed income?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Do you mind working on a Sunday night?</li>
<li aria-level="1">What’s your risk profile?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rollercoasters vs. a million dollars</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:20:31 Business Brain 744 Outtro
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Check out <a href="https://businessbrain.show/blueprints">Business Brain Blueprints</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Tell Your Friends!</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/review">Review Business Brain</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/subscribe">Subscribe to the show</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Call/Text: <a href="tel:5672746977">(567) 274-6977</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonJean">@ShannonJean</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/davehamilton?lang=en">@DaveHamilton</a>, & <a href="https://twitter.com/bizbrainshow?lang=ar">@BizBrainShow</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehamilton">Dave Hamilton</a>, & <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19229061/admin/feed/posts/">Business Brain</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/hamilton.dave">Dave Hamilton</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, & <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BusinessBrainShow/">Business Brain</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>The post <a href="https://businessbrain.show/what-is-your-entrepreneurial-appetite-business-brain-744/">What is your Entrepreneurial Appetite? – Business Brain 744</a> appeared first on <a href="https://businessbrain.show">Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast</a>.</p>