The video outlines two primary methods for a company to get acquired. The traditional method involves actively seeking buyers by putting up a 'for sale' sign, building a list of potential acquirers, and engaging them in a sales process. This approach can be stressful and uncertain, often leaving founders anxious about the outcome. In contrast, the 'Magic Box' method, advocated in the video, suggests that the best outcomes for early-stage startups occur not by being overtly for sale but by enticing a buyer through a compelling vision. This method involves three stages: learning the fantasy, proving the fantasy, and quantifying the fantasy. The idea is to create a scenario where a large company becomes fascinated with the startup's potential, envisioning a future where acquiring the startup leads to significant benefits. The example of Instagram's acquisition by Facebook illustrates this approach, where Facebook's decision was based on a future model rather than historical data, betting on Instagram's potential to expand ad revenue.