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

You already know about independent sponsors and search funds, but the entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) trend is transforming the market. These buyers are sophisticated, well-funded entrepreneurs who buy businesses and ensure a quick succession plan and a smoother closing process for owners ready to retire. Listen to learn why these educated buyers are a powerful, focused group actively looking for businesses like yours. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses The Basics of Independent (Fundless) Sponsors in M&A Preparing Financial Statements When Selling a Business Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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.

Finding a buyer for your business is only half the battle, and due diligence can feel like a daunting hurdle. This episode explores three major trends you can expect in your due diligence process. You'll learn how AI is revolutionizing the process, why specialization matters, and how to get ahead of buyers by doing your own sell-side diligence to get a better price and a faster close. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview M&A Due Diligence Preparation M&A Closing Process | A Complete Guide Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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 sell your business without giving up your brand, your team, and your legacy? This episode introduces a unique type of buyer, one who invests in your business without taking it over. You'll learn how to get paid, keep running your company with its brand and culture intact, and have multiple opportunities for additional cash in the future. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Business Exit Plan & Strategy Checklist | A Complete Guide M&A Basics: Building a Sellable Business M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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.

Ever wondered what goes on in a private investor's mind when they're evaluating your business? This episode takes you behind the curtain to get a buyer's perspective on what truly matters in a deal. You'll learn how to overcome a stubborn mindset, the importance of transparency, and why a buyer partnership might be exactly what you need. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses 8 Signs You Aren't Ready to Sell Your Business Reducing Concentrations of Risk Before Selling Your Business Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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.

It's time to stop focusing on the day-to-day of your business and start thinking about how you want to exit in the future. This episode explores the mindset you need to have to exit your business on your own terms successfully. You'll learn how to build tangible value, empower your team, and define your life beyond the sale. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? M&A Basics: Building a Sellable Business 8 Signs You Aren't Ready to Sell Your Business What Affects How Easy It Will Be to Sell My Business? Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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.

Ever wondered what a buyer is really thinking when they evaluate your business? This episode takes you behind the scenes with a CEO who's acquired 11 businesses. You'll learn what makes a company more valuable, the financial red flags buyers watch for, and how to prepare your business to attract the right buyer and close the deal. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Do Buyers of Businesses Pay for Potential? Preparing Financial Statements When Selling a Business Adjusting Financial Statements: A Complete Guide Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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.

Selling a family business is a unique challenge that can present unexpected hurdles. This episode reveals the complexities you'll face and gives you actionable advice on how to handle them. You'll learn how to navigate family disagreements, plan for your legacy, and prepare for a successful sale that satisfies all involved. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Business Exit Plan & Strategy Checklist | A Complete Guide Tips on Preparing Your Business for Sale Selling a Business: A High-Level Overview Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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.

Don't let integration problems shrink your payout. This episode guide you through merger integration, revealing how preparing before closing is the secret to a smooth, profitable exit. Learn to proactively shape the transition, de-risk the deal for buyers, and ensure your team stays focused to maximize your sale value. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? The M&A Training & Transition Period M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Informing & Retaining Employees When Selling a Business Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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 a private equity firm buys your business, what happens if they don't want to sell it before their fund ends? This episode dives into continuation vehicles, a tool firms can use to extend their ownership of your company. We'll explore how firms might use this vehicle and how it could affect your post-sale life and earnout. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses What Returns Do Private Equity Firms Really Generate? Deal Killers and Deal Makers: A Private Equity Perspective Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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.

If you're thinking about selling your business, you might attract an independent sponsor, a specialized buyer that operates differently from traditional private equity firms. This episode explores how independent sponsors operate, their deal structuring approach, and what they seek in a potential acquisition. Listen to this episode to learn if independent sponsors are a good buyer for you, or if you should target more traditional buyer types. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? The Basics of Independent (Fundless) Sponsors in M&A M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Earnouts When Selling or Buying a Business | Complete Guide Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business 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.