Should You Rent a CFO? Latest Episode

Raz Silberman

MBA, CPA, Owner & President at American Century Life Insurance Company of Texas

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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…

Look to Private Equity for Business Growth and Expansion

Phil Brennan

Managing Partner of Go Capital

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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…

Succession Planning – Important for You and Your Business

Peter C. Brehm

Attorney and Certified Valuation Analyst

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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…

Choosing the Right Brand (or Brands) for Your Franchise Business

Pete Baldine

President of Moran Family of Brands

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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…

How to Get Ready to Sell a Business You’ve Owned for Many Years

Michael Meagher

President at MWM & Associates

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In this podcast, we talked to Michael Meagher, the founder and president of MWM Associates in Edina, Minnesota and a certified business appraiser. Mr. Meagher has over 30 years of…

Importance of Having an Attorney When Selling or Buying a Business

M. Blen Gee Jr.

Attorney

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Business attorneys have a breadth of knowledge that we, as business owners, can use to our advantage. However, it’s important to make sure you have the right attorney on your…

A CPA Drill-Down of Your Financials is Crucial When Selling Your Business

Matt Turpin

CPA, CVA, CMAA, CGMA

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The hiring of a CPA may be one of the most important partnerships you can have as a business owner, especially if you are preparing to sell your company over…

Many Uses for SBA Loans

Matt Millett

Vice President-SBA Business Development

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In this podcast, we talked to Matt Millett, Vice President, SBA Business Development at Community Bank. He explained why SBA loans are more flexible than you might think, and why…

Is Your Business Franchisable?

Mark Siebert

CEO of iFranchise Group

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In this podcast, we talked to Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group in Homewood, Illinois. iFranchise Group is the largest firm in the world that specializes in helping companies to…

Why Seller Due Diligence is Vital to a Successful Sale

Michael Schachter

Attorney and Partner

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You’ve heard us talk about due diligence before, but the fact is, the better your accounting practices and bookkeeping are in the first place, the easier it will be in…

How Working with a Coach Can Improve Your Business’s Growth

Dr. Janine-Nicole Desai

Consultant, Executive Coach

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Professional coaches have become increasingly important in recent years, and businesses of all sizes understand why: They help make good leaders better leaders of their teams and companies. Interestingly, however,…

Going Global: Branding Your Business in a New Market

Axel Hofmann

Managing Director at RED International

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An eye-catching website doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll attract business in the global marketplace. What makes your product or service popular and “in-demand” in the U.S. may not make it attractive…

How to Close the Valuation Gap

Matt Turpin

CPA, CVA, CMAA, CGMA

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If you’ve ever had your business appraised, you probably had a figure in mind as to what your company was worth. It was only after the valuation consultant left you…

What Sellers Need to Know When Working with a Business Broker

Nelson Bayford

Business & Franchise Broker

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In this day and age of rapidly growing entrepreneurship, there are more and more options for you to consider when it comes to deciding who to work with to help…

Crowdfunding: A Legitimate Financing Option to Grow Your Business

Markus Lampinen

Digital Finance Entrepreneur

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The financial market collapse of 2008 resulted in tougher standards and regulations for the nation’s largest banks, making it more difficult in many cases for small-business owners to secure the…

How Strong is Your Second-in-Charge?

Mark Oxenham

Business coach and founding partner at KLO Partners

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As much as you may love what you do, you also have to get away and recharge. And one day, you will want to walk away once and for all.…

10 Ways to Increase Your Company’s Value

Anja Bernier

Acquisition Advisor & Certified Business Appraiser

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If you like “free,” this program is for you, particularly if you’re looking for free advice on real ideas to help you improve the value of your business. You may…

Why Early-Stagers Need Valuations

Pieter Stam

Appraiser Business Valuation

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You already know from listening to “Deal Talk” how important a valuation of your company can be in the due diligence stage of the M&A process or even for periodic…

Get Your Business “Sell-Ready” Even If You Don’t Plan To Sell

Marc Borrelli

CFA

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With several exceptions, most of us have no interest in selling our businesses immediately because we have so much more we want to achieve with our companies. However, the simple…

Essential Systems for Business Growth

Terry Coker

Franchise Strategist, Speaker and Author

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If you’re a business owner looking to diversify your holdings and/or to create a business portfolio, then owning a business franchise may be the way to go. And what you…

Early Culture Integration for a Healthy Merger

Dr. Curtis Odom

Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor

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A company’s culture is the mindset about the beliefs, attitudes and actions that a company maintains to satisfy its customers while ensuring the success of its people and the organization…

Franchising for Growth: Truths and Trends

James Channer

Franchise Development Executive

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The growth of franchising is indisputable. Yet, while many business owners have elected to expand their companies through franchising, the owners of many other privately held businesses may be intimidated…

Enhancing Value with Your Exit in Mind

Andrew Cadwell

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Knowing what your fellow business owners (your competitors) don’t know can play substantially to your advantage. How well do you really know your customers? How well do you know your…

Planning Ahead – Way Ahead – for the Sale of Your Company

Jennifer Martin

Founder, Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Published Author

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If you plan to retire within the next five years, this series is for you. As a business owner, there are steps you can take now to save you stress,…

Due Diligence and Hiring an Attorney: Advice that Will Save You Thousands

Hanwei Cheng

Attorney

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One of the most important decisions you can make for your business is hiring the right attorney. He or she should be your legal partner, know your company well and…

Selling a Business after 12 Years: How to Leave a Legacy

Ed Antonowicz

Partner and Consultant

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The best way to understand what it’s like to sell a business is to learn from someone who has experienced the process. Ed Antonowicz, former co-owner along with his wife…

Cross-Border: Preparing for a Deal with a Foreign Buyer or Investor

Drew Stuart Dorweiler

MBA, CPA, ABV, CBV, ASA, CFE, CBA, CVA, FRICS

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What if someone in Canada, Mexico or overseas was interested in buying your business? Would there be any difference in the way the transaction would be carried out? Would there…

Why a Coordinated Public Relations Campaign is Vital to Your Business

Debra Vilchis

COO

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“Build it, and they will come” is an ideology best left for blockbuster baseball flicks, not for 99.9% of small businesses. On this edition of “Deal Talk,” you’ll learn about…

How I Bought Out My Employer

Deborah Sweeney

CEO, Owner

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It is becoming more common for individuals who like their jobs so much, that they buy their employer’s company. Deborah Sweeney is one example. After a successful career as a…

The Importance of Specialized Accountants to Reveal your Company’s Value

Darrell D. Dorrell

CPA/ABV, MBA, ASA, CVA, CMA, DABFA

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Business appraisals and financial audits are necessary, but sometimes the numbers just don’t add up. If you suspect that everything isn’t being properly accounted for, you may have to call…

How to Determine When a Business is Ripe for Investment

Dan Tamkin

Founder / CEO

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If you’ve been thinking about growing your business through a capital injection that may include working with a private equity firm or being acquired by another company, how do you…

Legal Guidance on Commercial Property

Chris Cali

Attorney

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If you’ve been leasing your building or your business is growing and you’re thinking about buying commercial property for the first time, our guest on this edition of “Deal Talk”…

Save Your Company From Bankruptcy

Charles Shnaid

CPA

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Sometimes business owners are too close to their companies to see things as they really are, and by the time they begin to understand why their company may be failing,…

Creating a Smooth Transition

Brent Freeman

Merger & Acquisition Advisor

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While there are a lot of moving parts in any M&A deal, ensuring a smooth transition from you to the new owner of your company is important for a number…

How to be Happy After Selling Your Company

Bo Burlingham

Author

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On this special edition of “Deal Talk,” we’ll talk about why some successful entrepreneurs sell their business and happily move on to the next chapter of their lives, while others…

What Can Impact the Valuation of Your Business?

Fred Hall

CVA, CEO

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There are many different types of business valuations, and some are more comprehensive than others. Business appraisers also have different methods for calculating value. Why is this important to business…

Foreign Buyers Want Your Business

Howard Johnson

Managing Director, MBA, FCPA, FCA, FCMA, CBV, CPA, CFA, ASA, CF

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American businesses are very attractive to cross-border and overseas investors looking to gain access to the highly coveted American market. Many of these investors are willing to pay top dollar;…

Asset Sales Versus Stock Sales

Andrew Gantman, CPA

President at Gantman & Associates

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Asset sale or stock sale? The seller favors one; the buyer favors the other. Why? The distinction between asset sales and stock sales seems simple, but the differences are important…

The Importance of Simplicity when Selling your Business

Randy D. Lewis, CFA, CVA, MBA

Managing Director at LP Valuation, LLC

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Having a good understanding of what is included in the valuation of your company may help you to better understand what you need to focus on when preparing your business…

Expanding your Company through Franchising

Julie Lusthaus, Attorney

Partner at Einbinder & Dunn

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For those business owners in growth mode, this is a show for you. If you’ve wondered about the feasibility of expanding your company through franchising, you’ll first want to decide…