Martinka Consulting's Getting the Deal Done Podcast

Jim Eschweiler has a deep hospitality industry background and currently heads Top Pot Donuts in Seattle. We discussed:(This is the most important) Top Pot's special Christmas donut for 2022His objectives at Top PotThe future of businesses like coffee shops, donut shops, etc.Things he's done and lessons learned We know you'll like it!425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

Bill Hanlin is an old and dear business friend - and, he's a business valuation expert who teaches classes on valuation worldwide.Bill shares with us insights on:What's beyond the financial statementsThe tricky subject of accelerated depreciationWhy EBITDA isn't what really mattersCovid headwinds and tailwindsBest things to do to increase valueAbove all, Bill discusses the above and more so non-experts can understand what he's saying.425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

Lessons from little kids and how balancing the old versus the new is important in business (and life). I cover five areas and compare old ways versus new ways (often technology) and how they can work together.And, spoiled alert, relationships (still) rule in buy-sell deals.425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videoshttps://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos John MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

Business buyers often want the largest company possible. But what if a smaller one is a better fit? Then, the buyer gets all the benefit of their hard work as the company grows.Recorded in Antigua, West Indies with the sounds of surf and ocean breezes in the background. For more about Martinka Consulting go to www.martinkaconsulting.com. Our sister company is at: www.nokomisadvisory.com (a sell-side representation firm). We're also at:425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

I annoy family members by always asking, why? But it gets to the heart of the matter.Questions are what let salespeople figure out the customers problem and are great when buyers and sellers meet.Listen for some examples business buyers and sellers should ask each other.Recorded in Antigua, West Indies with the sounds of surf and ocean breezes in the background. For more about Martinka Consulting go to www.martinkaconsulting.com. Our sister company is at: www.nokomisadvisory.com (a sell-side representation firm). We're also at:425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

When times are tough the first thing many owners think is, "I'll sell it."Here's two examples of owners who did the opposite and how it worked out.Recorded in Antigua, West Indies with the sounds of surf and ocean breezes in the background. For more about Martinka Consulting go to www.martinkaconsulting.com. Our sister company is at: www.nokomisadvisory.com (a sell-side representation firm). We're also at:425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

My doctor is one of the smartest people I know. Let he doesn't follow prudent health advice (too busy).Learn how to take care of your business to make it healthier and more valuable.Recorded in Antigua, West Indies with the sounds of surf and ocean breezes in the background. For more about Martinka Consulting go to www.martinkaconsulting.com. Our sister company is at: www.nokomisadvisory.com (a sell-side representation firm). We're also at:425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

The Antigua roads and drivers make it difficult to get anywhere in a timely manner. Make it as easy as possible for your customers plus your business buyer or your seller.Recorded in Antigua, West Indies with the sounds of surf and ocean breezes in the background. For more about Martinka Consulting go to www.martinkaconsulting.com. Our sister company is at: www.nokomisadvisory.com (a sell-side representation firm). We're also at:425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

Meeting a business seller?Meeting a business buyer?Have a customer visit?A stunning first impression really makes a difference. Listen and hear examples the good and the bad.Recorded in Antigua, West Indies with the sounds of surf and ocean breezes in the background. For more about Martinka Consulting go to www.martinkaconsulting.com. Our sister company is at: www.nokomisadvisory.com (a sell-side representation firm). We're also at:425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903

Communication with a buyer for one of our client companies brought back memories and not good ones. He thought he was pretty special when really he was more like a scam artist.For more about Martinka Consulting go to www.martinkaconsulting.com. Our sister company is at: www.nokomisadvisory.com (a sell-side representation firm). We're also at:425-576-1814john@johnmartinka.com jessica@martinkaconsulting.comJohn MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903