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M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
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M&A Talk is the #1 show for owners looking to sell and maximize the value of their businesses. Gain actionable insights from experts with real-world experience in buying and selling companies. Presented by Morgan & Westfield, a boutique M&A firm specializing in selling small to mid-sized companies in the USA.
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Secure a Bigger Payout by Selling to an Operating Company
5d ago00:31:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, you'll learn the difference between selling your business to a holding company versus an operating company. You will discover how your choice of buyer impacts your role after the sale, your team's future, and your second payout. Understanding these buyer styles will help you avoid lowball purchase offers and boost the value of your future sales and bonus payouts. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Selling to a PE Firm as Part of a Roll-up Earnouts When Selling or Buying a Business | Complete Guide 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.
Transcribe →How to Fund Your Growth and Sell for Maximum Price
2w ago00:30:44Tap to summarizeLearn how outside growth funding can help you expand your operations rapidly and achieve the highest possible price when you sell your company. This episode breaks down practical strategies for using growth capital to scale without giving up total control or straining your cash flow with heavy debt payments. You'll discover how to prepare your financials for strategic investors and avoid misallocating funds before an exit. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Accelerate Your Company's Growth Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) | Definition & Examples EBITDA | Definition, Formula & Example – A Complete Guide 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.
Transcribe →Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition -- Insights from Harvard Business School Experts
2w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizeIf you have any topic or guest suggestions for M&A Talk, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com. How can you get on the path to entrepreneurship by acquiring an established business rather than building a start-up? Harvard Business School professors Royce Yudkoff and Rick Ruback share their insights into the nuances of search fund investing, including the challenges of finding high-quality, enduringly profitable businesses. They focus on the appeal of the lower-middle market, the advantages of finding a founder nearing retirement, and the appeal of the search fund approach toward entrepreneurship. View the complete show notes for this episode. 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
Transcribe →Getting Your Sale Across the Finish Line
4w ago00:45:14Tap to summarizeManaging expectations and understanding what potential buyers look for is critical to selling a business successfully. Jason Hullender offers tips on how to get the sale of your business across the fifty-yard line and into the end zone. He discusses the top areas where buyers and sellers have unrealistic expectations, the importance of a company's valuation, understanding EBITDA, how customer concentration and competitive advantages fit into the mix, and why you should be prepared for the due diligence process. Learn More: Quality of Earnings in M&A – The Ultimate Guide Business Valuation Guide: Do I need a Valuation? M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview How Long Does it Take to Sell 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.
Transcribe →What to Expect When Selling to a PE Firm as Part of a Roll-up
Jul 300:43:44Tap to summarizeIndustry 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 business to a PE firm as 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.
Transcribe →Resolving Co-Owner Disputes Maximizes Your Final Sale Price
Jun 2500:31:56Tap to summarizeWhen you sell your business, co-owner friction can destroy your hard-earned equity. This episode breaks down how internal disagreements affect your exit and why transparent communication with buyers preserves your leverage. You will discover how to resolve deep-seated stalemates through professional mediation, restructure uneven family roles, and implement robust buy-sell agreements. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Navigating Partnership Disputes: Lessons from a Valuation Expert How to Sell Your Family Business Why Do Some Businesses Not Sell? 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.
Transcribe →How Transaction-Ready Accounting Increases Your Business Value
Jun 1700:40:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss how financial due diligence is different from your regular compliance bookkeeping and how to clean up your books to secure the highest possible purchase price. You'll discover how simple accounting mistakes can destroy trust with buyers, lead to sudden price reductions, and even kill a deal. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? The Role of Accountants When Selling Your Business M&A Due Diligence Preparation Quality of Earnings in M&A – The Ultimate 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.
Transcribe →Unlock Value by Selling a Piece of Your Business
Jun 900:38:51Tap to summarizeIf your business has multiple divisions or product lines, selling a piece of it — without selling everything — could unlock serious value. This episode breaks down exactly how carve-out transactions work, what makes them complex, and how to prepare before a buyer ever shows up. Walk away knowing what separates a smooth deal from an expensive mess. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? M&A Reps & Warranties | A Complete Guide M&A Due Diligence Preparation 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.
Transcribe →Streamline Your Sale to Stop Your Deal from Collapsing
May 2900:36:15Tap to summarizeDiscover why managing human dynamics and transaction timelines is just as critical as the legal paperwork when you sell your company. Learn how an experienced lead advisor protects your purchase price from collapsing when technical gridlocks, net working capital adjustments, or due diligence delays threaten your exit. This episode delivers the actionable strategies you need to keep your advisory team aligned and secure the maximum value for your business. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Net Working Capital (NWC) for M&A – A Complete Guide M&A Due Diligence Preparation The Role of M&A Lawyers When 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.
Transcribe →Cash In on the Silver Tsunami and Sell Your Business Safely
May 2200:36:18Tap to summarizeDiscover how the massive influx of retiring owners is shifting the market and why a new wave of highly sophisticated, funded buyers wants to acquire your business. Learn how to spot the perfect buyer who will preserve your legacy, protect your team, and pay top dollar for your company. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Insights from Harvard Business School Experts M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Should I Use SDE or EBITDA to Value My Business for Sale? 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.
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