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The #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
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.
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…
President at MWM & Associates
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…
Attorney
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…
CPA, CVA, CMAA, CGMA
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…
Vice President-SBA Business Development
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…
CEO of iFranchise Group
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…
Attorney and Partner
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…
Consultant, Executive Coach
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,…
Managing Director at RED International
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…
CPA, CVA, CMAA, CGMA
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…
Business & Franchise Broker
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…
Digital Finance Entrepreneur
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…
Business coach and founding partner at KLO Partners
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.…
Acquisition Advisor & Certified Business Appraiser
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…
Appraiser Business Valuation
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…
CFA
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…
Franchise Strategist, Speaker and Author
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…
Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor
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…
Franchise Development Executive
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…
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…
Founder, Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Published Author
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,…
Attorney
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…
Partner and Consultant
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…
MBA, CPA, ABV, CBV, ASA, CFE, CBA, CVA, FRICS
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…
COO
“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…
CEO, Owner
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…
CPA/ABV, MBA, ASA, CVA, CMA, DABFA
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…
Founder / CEO
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…
Attorney
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”…
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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