Defenders of Business Value
The Defenders of Business Value Podcast combines over 30 years of valuation and exit planning expertise working with business owners. Ed Mysogland has a mission and vision to help business owners understand the value of their business. Most of the small business owner's net worth is locked in the company, and to unlock it, a business owner has to sell it. Unfortunately, the odds are against business owners that they won't be able to sell their companies because they don't know what creates a saleable asset. Ed interviews experts who help business owners prepare, build, preserve, and one-day transfer value with the sale of the business.
Latest episodes
Mar 27, 2020 • 1h 26min
EP 31: How to Get Disaster Capital using the SBA and ISBDC
This is a replay of the webinar I did 2020-03-27: A Discussion With The SBA and Indiana Small Business Development Center. During this Q&A style webinar, J. Eric Armacost, Lead Lender Relations Specialist / District International Trade Officer - SBA and David Watkins, Director of the Indiana Small Business Development Center join us to discuss the help the SBA is providing for business survival during this economic time. Replay: https://youtu.be/y1szbpkFWUA Full show notes will be available: 2020-03-28 Eric Armacost James.Armacost@sba.gov 202-845-6066 David Watkins DWatkins@iedc.in.gov 317.607.9176 ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Defenders of Business Value newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
Mar 26, 2020 • 45min
EP 30: Live Oak Bank: Disaster Relief Programs to Keep You In Business
Today’s podcast is a special episode. We have one of the premier bankers of the country, John Randall of Live Oak Bank, to talk about how to help business owners survive this COVID-19 mess that we’re all in the middle of. He talked about the program as he understood them and answered a ton of questions that hopefully will help you get to the capital that you need in order to survive. Enjoy this episode with John Randall! John Randall John.Randall@liveoak.bank 317-775-0344 ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Defenders of Business Value newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/e030/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
Mar 23, 2020 • 31min
EP 29: Do You Need a Virtual CFO?
In this episode, Ed had an opportunity with KC Chohan. KC is with Together CFO - a virtual CFO service. Business advisors, like Ed, run into a lot of financial statements where the financial conditions are abysmal. And when they aren’t able to track expenses and income, it impairs value. The buyer or the bank reviewing or scrutinizing them lack the confidence that they’re accurate. And that’s when KC comes in. Enjoy this episode with KC Chohan! ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Legacy Exit newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/e029/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
Mar 16, 2020 • 35min
EP 28: How to Sell a SkyZone
This week, Ed had the opportunity to visit with Joe Dillon. Joe is an entrepreneur and a deal-maker. He has facilitated a number of transactions and most recently, he’s been doing several jump parks. It is interesting to sit down and listen to what Joe has seen in the marketplace because it’s an expanding industry, and anybody who’s into the children's entertainment world can learn a few things from him. ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Legacy Exit newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/e028/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
Mar 9, 2020 • 37min
EP 27: Can You Sell Your Business in 2020?
Could you sell your business in 2020? The answer is yes, but you have to understand the sale process and what it means to actually go to the market. In this episode, I took it from a webinar that I did. This is always one of the most interactive topics I do and it seems every year it is requested to be replayed or redone. Most business owners have no idea of the brokerage process, I walk you through from start to finish. No show notes, but if you want to watch the replay of the webinar, it is below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Legacy Exit newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/e027/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
Feb 28, 2020 • 25min
EP 26: Frequently Asked Question Friday - Feb 28 2020
On this week's FAQ Friday Ed answers the following questions: Where can I sell my business? Where to sell a business fast? Where to sell a business for free? And as a bonus, Ed discusses the newly released Market Pulse survey results from the International Business Brokers Association, M & A Source Group, Pepperdine University, and the Private Capital Markets Project
Feb 24, 2020 • 13min
EP 25: Just Out! Q1 2020 Deal Stats
This week we’ll talk about DealStats. The 1st Quarter 2020 review just came out. For those of you who don't know about DealStats, this is the market data that most appraisers use for the smaller companies - those with under $50M revenue. And it’s produced by Business Value Resources. BVR has been collecting private company data for about 30 years or so and is the premier data provider for those serious about providing sound advice based on empirical data. ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Legacy Exit newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/e025/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
Jan 17, 2020 • 11min
EP 24: Frequently Asked Question Friday Jan 17, 2020
Questions submitted this week: How do I value my business? How do I know if I have a customer concentration issue? Which is more valuable - an independent business or franchise? ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Legacy Exit newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
Jan 13, 2020 • 35min
EP 23: Bob Paden: Watching a train wreck happen - what do you do?
Ed had the opportunity to visit with Bob Paden of The Growth Coach. Bob is one of those guys who Ed just constantly bumps into his clients, and the peripheral advisors have nothing but good things to say about Bob. Bob had been a solo practitioner and then he purchased The Growth Coach. And so Ed invited him to talk about a couple of things; as a buyer and about what the Growth Coach is. Bob and Ed talked a lot about the same kinds of challenges that they are experiencing in serving business owners - and that’s preparation and getting the business into a condition where it becomes a saleable asset. Be sure to tune in until the end, and enjoy! ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Legacy Exit newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/e023/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
Jan 10, 2020 • 14min
EP 22: Frequently Asked Question Friday Jan 10, 2020
On this episode, the following questions from listeners were answered: How to know if your business is salable Where does the market data come from Are you a target for a strategic acquisition Bonus: A listener asks if they should buy a business they found on BizBuySell.com ************ For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/dbv-podcast/ Sign up for the Legacy Exit newsletter here For show notes, go to: https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/e022/ Follow Ed: Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/ Twitter: twitter.com/edmyso Instagram: instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue Facebook: facebook.com/bvdefenders
