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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.
Founder of WorkMarket | Serial Entrepreneur | Author
Jeff Wald joins us to talk extensively about his experience buying and selling companies. Jeff shares his insights into buying versus building a business, learning from your mistakes, how long…
M&A Attorney | Investment Banker | Strategic Buyer | Board Advisor
In this episode, Michael Frankel joins us to talk about the world of M&A from almost every angle. Michael has experience in M&A as an acquirer, lawyer, investment banker, target,…
SBA Financing ($2-$5 Million)
If you are buying or selling a business that involves an SBA loan, this show is for you. We spend over 90 minutes discussing the many facets of SBA loans,…
M&A Integration and Strategy
Listen as we discuss the relationship between change management and integration, the role of the M&A Playbook, what you can do to prepare your business for sale, and how to…
VP of M&A for Allied Universal, an $18 Billion Company
Brian McCabe joins us in a discussion about the intricacies of the acquisition process and the fact that size does not always matter when it comes to acquisitions. Drawing on…
Investment Banker | Author of "Maximize Your Multiple"
Our conversation with Jon Taylor, author of Maximize Your Multiple, focuses on the intricacies of valuing a business and the top mistakes sellers make in preparing their companies for sale.…
Investment Banker | Author
Join us for a talk with Jay Wright, investment banker and author, as we discuss IPOs, growth equity in the public and private markets, and an overview of how to…
M&A Attorney | Author of "The Cannabis Business"
The evolution of the cannabis business is a complex and evolving industry that we discuss with Charles Alovisetti, one of the top cannabis lawyers in the country. Author of The…
M&A Strategy | Advisor to Industrial and Private Equity Firms
This episode of M&A Talk features Raghav Ranjan, an international M&A strategist with over 15 years of experience across more than 25 countries. Raghav leads Deloitte’s M&A Strategy and Diligence…
Private Equity | M&A Advisor
Joan De la Paz Hellmer is an experienced finance professional with over a decade of capital markets, M&A, and investment experience. Joan is skilled in all aspects of transactions, including…
M&A Advisor Specializing in Healthcare
Michael Roub joins us in a discussion focused on the healthcare market. He shares his insights as an executive and strategic consultant with significant corporate development, M&A, operations, and capital…
M&A Attorney (Upper Middle-Market)
Rob Brighton joins us to talk about key considerations for selling your small to medium-sized business. Rob is a corporate transactional attorney, with experience in both building a company and…
M&A and Securities Lawyer | Corporate Governance | FinTech
Listen in as we gain insights into private and public M&A law from one of the country’s top M&A attorneys, JR Lanis. JR is a hands-on attorney, and he shares…
Business Appraiser
Listen in as we discuss advanced topics related to valuing businesses in the middle market, including how working capital affects value, why EBITDA isn’t the best metric, why operational experience…
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…
MBA, CPA
There are several routes you can take to sell your company. No matter which way you decide to go, the buyer involved in the process will have a slightly different…
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…
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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