This section isn’t just about financials — it’s about pattern recognition.

These prompts help you think like a forensic buyer, M&A advisor, or operational fixer—so you can avoid expensive mistakes before they happen.

✅ Instructions:

🛠️ How to Use These Prompts

1. Copy the prompt into ChatGPT or MagicPrompt

2. Replace the {{brackets}} with your business info or deal summary

3. For best results, include:

   • Business model (what they sell + to whom)

   • Revenue, margin, or customer data (if available)

   • Anything that feels “off” or unclear

4. Ask follow-ups to go deeper

📌 Tip: These prompts are designed to surface patterns and edge cases—don’t skip the red flags.

What to Provide:

• Basic deal memo (1–2 paragraphs)

• Revenue, team size, margin (if known)

• Any seller claims you're unsure about

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🧠 Featured Prompts

1. Owner Trap Detector

Use this when: You’re worried the business can’t run without the seller.

Prompt:

Act as a transition risk advisor. Based on this deal memo, identify 5 signs the business depends too heavily on the owner’s personal presence, relationships, or knowledge.

For each, explain:

• Why it’s risky
• How hard it is to fix
• What to ask the seller to validate or de-risk it

2. Revenue Quality Screener

Use this when: Revenue looks good… but something feels off.

Prompt: