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At M&A Talk, we bring you interviews with experts in private equity, business valuations, law, finance, and all topics related to M&A. Our past experts have included CEOs, authors, investment bankers, attorneys, CPAs, private equity partners, business appraisers, VC investors, and more.
M&A Advisor | Author "The $100 Million Exit"
Jonathan Brabrand is the author of The $100 Million Exit: Your Roadmap to the Ultimate Payday. He is also a Managing Director of Transact Capital Partners, a boutique M&A advisory…
Equity Research | Public Company Valuation
What is equity research, and how do equity researchers value public companies? What should owners of privately held companies know about equity research? Listen as we take a deep dive…
M&A Attorney
Cybercrime is one the fastest growing threats to businesses, and the risk it poses to valuations can be devastating, because it not only impacts company finances, it can also damage…
CPA/ABV, MBA, ASA, CVA, CMA, DABFA
Any business owner will tell you that at one point or another, they have had an issue with cash flow, and for many business owners, this is a common ongoing…
CPA, CSP
What is the difference between succession planning and planning your exit strategy? The distinction is important, particularly if you decide not to sell your company outright. Knowing who, specifically, will…
M&A Advisor
Just when you think you’ve made all the cuts you can make, believe it or not, there may be more that you can do to help your business save money.…
Chief Development Officer
Most small business owners are familiar with SBA loans and conventional loans as a means for funding their businesses. However, did you know there is a wide range of SBA…
Business Advisor
If you’re an entrepreneur or someone looking to buy a small business or even someone who currently owns a small business I have a few questions for you. Please don’t…
Management Consultant
Post-merger integration isn’t just some fancy name for an M&A concept. In truth, the success of the transition from one owner to another of any business depends very heavily on…
ASA
Believe it or not, a business appraisal may not always be necessary to sell your company; however, you may need one for any number of other reasons such as in…
CVA, MAFF, EA
When considering having your business appraised, you might want to give some thought to how the numbers could be impacted by a variety of issues, both internal and external, some…
Valuation Expert
A business appraisal can actually lift the value of your company, which would be useful, particularly when you know you want to sell your business. However, did you know that…
CPA , Founder of Shields Blice and Company
In an ongoing effort to help you and all business owners get your arms around a common problem — cash flow (or NO cash flow), Jeff Allen welcomes another expert…
Chief Technology Officer
Restructuring and reorganization are two different things. However, in some cases, if you don’t do the former, you may have to succumb to the latter (reorganization) through bankruptcy. If your…
Investment Banker
Whether your company is in growth mode or you’re positioning your business for sale, you may want to consult the services of an investment banker. For low- and mid-market level…
Business Finance Advisor
Dealing with debt is something many business owners are faced with even in the best of times, regardless of business or economic cycles, but many continue to tread water without…
CFA, ASA, RV
Business and end-consumers in Europe have an appetite for American products and services, so it’s no surprise that there is an increasing interest among entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by…
Senior Management Consultant at Coaching Crossroads
Many business owners associate the subject of “lean” strictly with manufacturers. Today, however, businesses in all industries — including service businesses — can benefit from the implementation of lean principles…
Partner at Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C
If you own commercial property of any kind, whether it’s where you operate your business or it’s property you lease to others, this program is for you. The IRS tax…
Ph.D., ASA
Our mission on “Deal Talk” is to bring you information you can use to help you build your bottom line and improve your company’s value. However, as we’ve learned on…
MBA, CPA
Many of us already have a good idea of what an investment bank is, but how they differ from a business broker or other firms specializing in mergers and acquisitions…
Oftentimes, in the late stages of an acquisition, or even after the acquisition of a company is complete, an issue presents itself that may pose a significant financial risk to…
The chief financial officer (CFO) is often a very instrumental member of the sell-side team in any M&A deal, offering a level of foresight, insight, and overall financial expertise that…
Private Equity Investor
Are you making plans to grow your business? Are you looking to recapitalize? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, you may have given at least some passing…
Transactional Attorney
If you own property as part of your business and you’re considering selling your company, you may want to think about using that real estate to help you put off…
CVA, CMAA, MAFF
You can’t get to where you want to go if you don’t know where you are. Have you taken a close look at your numbers? If you need to build…
CVA, MAFF, EA
Business valuations — or business appraisals — are an important part of a successful transaction of any M&A deal, but valuations are also important for a number of other non-transactional…
ASA CFA
The last thing anyone wants to do is invest in a bad business, and yet bad investment decisions are made every day by well-meaning people who base their decisions on…
Orthopedic Surgeon
It’s one thing to consider selling your business. It’s another thing to actually do it. On this edition of “Deal Talk,” Jeff Allen meets with Dr. Harry Freedman, who talks…
Senior Tax Manager, Grant Thornton LLP
After you’ve sold your company, you’ll face the reality of having to pay capital gains tax on the proceeds, but there are ways to minimize these taxes. These methods can…
RA CVA
If you’re looking to sell your company now or at some point in the future, it’s our mission to provide information and advice from our growing list of trusted experts…
CCIM
In this podcast, we talked to Tony Guglielmo, broker and owner of Allied Commercial Real Estate in Southern California. He started his career in 2000 when the economy was pulling…
MBA, CVA, CFE, MAFF
In this podcast, we talked to TJ Liles-Tims, a certified valuation analyst and co-founder of BVFF Partners LLC in Oklahoma City. The firm deals strictly with business valuations and financial…
Senior Vice President
Our mission here is to educate and inform you with the help of some of the most credible, highly regarded experts in the industry of transacting businesses so you’ll be…
President and Business Finance Advisor at Diamond Financial
In this edition of deal talk, we’re going to talk to you buyers out there. If you’re considering buying an established small business that you’ve had your eye on and…
CPA
In this podcast, we talked to Scott Shields, CPA and founding partner at Shields Blice and Company CPAs in Ohio. The firm is a general practice CPA firm made up…
MBA, CPA, Owner & President at American Century Life Insurance Company of Texas
Most small businesses operate without a chief financial officer because the business owner and/or their bookkeeper or accountant handles the financial responsibilities themselves. However, it doesn’t mean your company would…
Managing Partner of Go Capital
In this podcast, we talked to Phil Brennan, managing partner of Go Capital. He’s made his career out of investing in small businesses across a broad spectrum of industries. He…
Attorney and Certified Valuation Analyst
In this podcast, we talked to Peter C. Brehm, attorney and certified valuation analyst at the Business Law Center in Minneapolis. He has a Master of Law and Taxation and…
President of Moran Family of Brands
We’ve talked about owning and operating franchise businesses on this program in the past, but if you’re looking to build your own franchise business or if you’re interested perhaps in…
Less than a third of businesses on the market actually change hands. So what does this mean for you? Think about it – with a significant amount of your wealth tied up in your business, planning your exit is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make.
For a business to sell for what it’s really worth – or even more – you need to properly prepare. But too many entrepreneurs put off planning the sale of their business until the last moment. Acquired will help you prepare your business for sale and walk you through the sales process, dodging the pitfalls along the way. Planning your exits is one of the most critical initiatives you’ll undertake. Don’t go it alone.
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