M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business

What really makes a buyer take notice? This episode delivers actionable steps to make your business irresistible to buyers. Learn how to highlight what matters most: a strong team, steady growth, and real long-term value. Guest Jon Martinka, a veteran M&A Advisor, also offers practical advice on how to attract buyers and maximize your exit. View the complete show notes for this episode.  Want To Learn More?   Increasing the Value of Your Business | The RVD Model Reducing Concentrations of Risk Before Selling Your Business Why Do Some Businesses Not Sell? M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview Optimizing Your Business for a Successful Exit Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue  If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.  

How much money do you need to live the life you want after you sell your business? How can you make sure that you get it? Wealth manager Joe LoPresti shares his experience on how you can prepare for the sale of your business. This podcast covers how you can prepare for the future you want and how to build a team of advisors who proactively help you manage your wealth after the sale.  View the complete show notes for this episode.   Want To Learn More?   The Role of Family Offices in M&A Critical Financial and Estate Planning Strategies When Selling Your Business  Will Selling Your Business Make You Happy?   Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.  

Did you know that you can use your retirement funds to buy a business? Jeremy Ames, co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, explains how individuals can invest in a business using a 401(k) rollover. This episode of M&A Talk covers the basics of a 401(k) rollover, including the requirements, the risks, and how to replenish your 401(k) after the sale is done. View the complete show notes for this episode.   Want To Learn More?  Retirement Funds Financing When Buying or Selling a Business Small Business Acquisition Financing Morgan & Westfield’s Buyer’s Guide Guidant Financial   Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue   If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.  

When are you obligated to disclose information about your business to the buyer? In this episode, attorney Darshan Kulkarni emphasizes the need to understand risk and be transparent about material information.  View the complete show notes for this episode.  Want To Learn More?  Negotiating an M&A Purchase Agreement | M&A Tips M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview The Role of M&A Lawyers When Selling Your Business Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.  

What is happening in the world of corporate finance? How did we get where we are today and what does the future hold? Jeff Hooke returns to M&A Talk to continue the conversation about the most important lessons he has learned over 40 years in the investment banking world. He discusses trends over the past 10-20 years and relates where he thinks the markets are heading today. View the complete show notes for this episode.   Want To Learn More?  The Myth of Private Equity: An Inside Look at Wall Street’s Transformative Investments by Jeffrey C. Hooke 18 Differences Between Valuing Public and Private Businesses How to Sell an Online Business: A Case Study   Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.  

Do you know how an investment banker can help you sell your company? Do you know the questions to ask to find the right one to help close the transaction? Bill Snow, an experienced Investment Banker, offers his insights into the top five myths surrounding hiring and working with an investment banker.   View the complete show notes for this episode.   Want To Learn More?  Net Working Capital (NWC) for M&A – A Complete Guide Do I Need to Hire a Local Business Broker? What Percentage of Businesses Sell? Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.

Andrew Gazdecki, CEO of Acquire.com, helps boost SaaS startups' acquisition journeys. He reveals how his platform transforms the M&A landscape for tech entrepreneurs. The conversation dives into the evolution of startup acquisitions, including overcoming initial challenges and the importance of effective communication during transitions. Gazdecki shares insights on the impact of AI in streamlining these processes, dispelling myths about traditional M&A firms, and highlights how tech can pave the way for smoother, more efficient deals.

How do you increase your company’s value? Is it as simple as raising prices? Pricing expert Mark Stiving explains how to explore the value that your product or services offer your customers and how you can turn that value proposition into more value in your company.    View the complete show notes for this episode.   Want To Learn More?  Increasing the Value of Your Business | The RVD Model Selling Value: How to Win More Deals at Higher Prices by Mark Stiving Instant Profits: How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers by Mark Stiving Impact Pricing: Your Blueprint for Driving Profits by Mark Stiving Win, Keep, Grow: How to Price and Package to Accelerate Your Subscription Business by Mark Stiving Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue   If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.  

How can preparing for due diligence help sell your company? Will being prepared actually help close the deal? Rosco Graves, an accountant and due diligence expert, shares his insights into why preparing for due diligence is crucial to a smooth sale process. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview The Importance of Preparing for Due Diligence M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.

Industry roll-ups: What are they? How do they work? What’s in it for the business owner? Brandon Blewett, Head of M&A at Pave America, discusses what you can expect when selling your businesses to a PE firm as a part of a roll-up. View the complete show notes for this episode.   Want To Learn More?  Why Do Companies Acquire Other Businesses? Earnouts When Selling or Buying a Business | Complete Guide Net Working Capital (NWC) for M&A – A Complete Guide   Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue   If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.