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

Approximately half of acquisitions are unsuccessful. Why? A lot has to do with a lack of successful integration. How can acquirers improve their chances of success? Why is there a disconnect between the pre-closing team and the post-closing integration team? Listen as we take a deep dive into M&A integration strategy with Tony Benedict on the perils of post-acquisition integration. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More:  Why Half of Acquisitions Fail Why do companies acquire other businesses? Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.  

Mark analyzed 1,200 acquisitions over a 24-year period of time and realized that less than half were successful. Why were only half successful, and what did they have in common? Mark is the co-author of The Synergy Solution and has spent more than two decades helping companies ensure their acquisitions are successful. In this show, we discuss how to measure the success of an acquisition, how accurately the market can predict the success of an acquisition, and what successful acquisitions have in common. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: Why do companies acquire other businesses? Current and Future Trends in M&A Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.  

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 Cannabis Business: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America’s Newest Industry, Charles offers an overview of the industry and shares his insights on the legal challenges involved with M&A transactions in this growing industry. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: M&A Reps & Warranties | A Complete Guide M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.  

How do strategic buyers think? Listen as we talk with Charlie Burckmyer, head of M&A at Culligan International, the water company and a $2 billion strategic buyer. We cover the acquisition process, what motivates Culligan to acquire smaller competitors, common mistakes sellers make, and what types of businesses and value drivers strategic buyers find most attractive. If you’re considering selling your company to a strategic acquirer, you’ll find this show packed with helpful tips on the psychology of strategic buyers and what motivates them to pay top dollar for your company. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: M&A as an Attorney, I-Banker, Buyer, and Target with Michael Frankel Why do companies acquire other businesses? M&A Guide | Selling Your Business to a Competitor M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses M&A Basics: Building a Sellable Business Business Exit Plan & Strategy Checklist | A Complete Guide M&A Basics | The Letter of Intent Additional Resources: Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal | Acquired Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. Contact Morgan & Westfield to request a free copy of Jacob Orosz's latest book, Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider's Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Business. Listen to Other Episodes The Practical Side of M&A They Don’t Teach in Law School How an M&A Attorney Can Help Sell Your Business An Expert Negotiator’s Perspectives on Selling Your Business

The majority of business owners don’t plan their exit. Not planning your exit can leave money on the table and decrease the chances of a successful sale. Why don’t most owners plan their exit? What should you take into consideration when planning an exit from your business? What are the common pitfalls of business owners looking to sell? How long does it take to adequately prepare your business for sale? We answer all these questions, and more, during this in-depth interview with Wendy Dickinson, a business coach specializing in helping mid-market business owners with exit planning. Wendy has a background as a therapist, so we also discuss the intersection between life and business, and how entrepreneurs can bridge this gap to ensure their exit meets both goals. We also discuss the psychology of transitions, how you can leave money on the table, and the basics of corporate governance for family businesses. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: How Long Does it Take to Sell a Business? Business Exit Plan & Strategy Checklist | A Complete Guide Increasing the Value of Your Business | The RVD Model M&A Basics: Building a Sellable Business Crossroads: Deciding to Sell Your Business vs. Doubling Down Should I sell my business? Why Don’t Some Business Sell Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.  

In this episode, we talk with Irving Kau about how public equity is used to acquire companies in the private sector. We discuss why public equity is used to acquire companies, the advantages and disadvantages of doing so, and whether you, as a business owner, should consider accepting public equity as a form of consideration when selling your company. We also discuss the intersection between the private markets, venture capital, private equity, and the public market. We delve into the mechanics of using public equity, both as a buyer and a seller, whether you should consider this strategy, and how this strategy is used by different participants and in different economic environments. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: Why do companies acquire other businesses? What’s a ‘Main Street’ vs. a middle-market company? EBITDA | Definition, Formula & Example – A Complete Guide A Guide to Valuing Tech, Software & Online Businesses Top 5 M&A Value Drivers for Tech & Software Companies Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.  

Listen as we take a deep dive into the world of private equity with Jeff Hooke, author of five books on M&A, including his most recent book – The Myth of Private Equity: An Inside Look at Wall Street’s Transformative Investments. Jeff has been the director of a $5 billion private equity firm and an investment banker at Lehman Brothers. In this show, we cover everything you need to know about private equity if you are an entrepreneur and are considering a sale to a private equity firm, including how private equity firms operate and are structured, what investments they prefer to make, and how they acquire companies. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: Business Valuation & Return on Investment (ROI) M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.  

Join us for a discussion with Richard Luftig about growth equity and its position in the private equity and investment world. We discuss raising equity capital, how growth equity is used and varies from other financing options, and how recent regulatory changes are impacting financing. Listen in as Richard brings over 25 years of experience in private equity and investment banking to our conversation. Richard worked with Credit Suisse First Boston, Ivy Asset Management Corp, and Bear, Stearns & Co. before co-founding Castle Placement, providing investment banking and private equity services for a wide range of companies. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: What’s a ‘Main Street’ vs. a middle-market company? M&A Basics | Why Do Business Owners Sell Their Business Crossroads: Deciding to Sell Your Business vs. Doubling Down Should I sell my business? EBITDA | Definition, Formula & Example – A Complete Guide Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.  

Amira elAdawi joins us to talk about the integration process. She is the founder of Amira & Co., a global management consulting firm that specializes in M&A integrations and organization optimization. Her track record of success spans multiple industries and corporate environments, including hospitality, retail, and consumer products. We talk about what the essence of integration is, how culture impacts integration, the frameworks that can be used to facilitate the process, and what the most difficult areas are with integration. Join us to learn more about the intricacies of the integration process. View the complete show notes for this episode. Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.  

Listen as we talk to Arturo Henriquez, who has acquired 50 companies in his career as a serial entrepreneur. In this show, we discuss Arturo’s role as both a buyer and a seller and the lessons he has learned from buying over 50 companies across 18 industries. You will also learn how Arturo builds companies so they run themselves. Arturo is a 2-time bestselling author and public speaker. His previous investment banking experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Lehman Brothers, and KPMG as managing director of their mergers and acquisitions division where he was involved in over 60 deals. As a professor, he has taught courses in Investment Analysis, Corporate Finance, and Capital Administration at graduate and undergraduate levels. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: A Guide to M&A Negotiating Tactics Small Business Acquisition Financing M&A Seller Financing: A Complete Guide Why Do Business Owners Sell Their Business? Building a Sellable Business Business Broker and M&A Advisor Fees: A Comprehensive Guide Should I use SDE or EBITDA to value a business? Additional Resources: Download a free copy of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.