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Unlock the Secrets to Organized Business Finances
98% of the time, outdated financial records turn off potential buyers… How can you ensure your business stands out in a competitive market? In this episode, Michael Frew, entrepreneur and expert in business acquisitions, shares invaluable tips on structuring deals, organizing finances, and navigating the dynamic world of mergers and
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Discover Unity Partners’ Recipe for Long-Term Success
Are you ready to dive into the strategies behind building thriving businesses and impactful partnerships? Discover how partnering with the right leaders can transform companies and markets. In this episode, John Block, co-founder and CEO of Unity Partners, takes us through his fascinating journey from childhood aspirations to leading a
How to Drive Long-Term Success in Mergers and Acquisitions
Are you ready to transform the way you think about mergers and acquisitions? Discover the secrets to a clean exit and the revolutionary approach of conscious capitalism in this enlightening episode of M&A Masters. Join host Patrick Stroth, an expert in executive and transactional liability, as he welcomes Sunny Vanderbeck,
Latest Podcasts
Unlock the Secrets to Organized Business Finances
98% of the time, outdated financial records turn off potential buyers… How can you ensure your business stands out in a competitive market? In this episode, Michael Frew, entrepreneur and expert in business acquisitions, shares invaluable tips on structuring deals, organizing finances, and navigating the dynamic world of mergers and
Unveiling the Secrets to Successful Business Exits
In this episode, I sit down with Brett Story, the founder of Britehorn Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank. They delve into Brett’s transition from corporate law to M&A, the founding and rebranding of Britehorn Partners, and why staying focused on the middle market can be more rewarding than chasing
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Key Person Life Insurance in M&A Transactions
Every team member in a company is important. But some employees are simply essential, especially founders, C-suite executives, anybody with specialized knowledge or experience integral to the smooth running of the company, or someone who brings in a good portion of the revenue. Losing these folks would be hugely damaging
The Importance of Excess Disability Insurance in M&A
There is a rule that prevents the U.S. president and vice president from traveling on the same plane together. The idea being that if the president’s plane crashes, the VP is ready to take the oath of office and immediately take the reins of power with minimal disruption. It’s done
M&A for Dummies
What if you had a step-by-step guide to the M&A process? My guest, investment banker Bill Snow, is the author of Mergers & Acquisitions for Dummies, an insider’s handbook about buying and selling companies. In this episode, he’ll share his M&A expertise and give an inside look at the process
Deal Trends in 2023 So Far and the Potential Slow Down
Since the end of the pandemic, many in the deal-making community have been waiting for news of a slowdown in M&A activity. And that time has come, although the news is not dire, for several reasons I’ll go into in just a moment…and the deal-makers I’ve spoken to remain upbeat
Why Businesses Need These Insurance Products
In the case of an unexpected death or disability, a business can face hardship and significant economic consequences… But in this episode, we’re covering two essential products that can mitigate this risk: key person life insurance and excess disability insurance. Here to speak with me is Lynne Rosenberg, President of
The Insurance That Protects Your Business From Cyber Crime
We’ve all been notified by a company we patronize that our personally identifiable information (PII) has been hacked. It can be a real headache for us customers. (PII can include customer names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, credit card numbers, bank information, and more. In the case
A New Seller Fraud Policy for Buyers in Lower Middle Market M&A Deals
One of the main risks in M&A transactions is a so-called innocent, or accidental, misrepresentation. This is when a Seller makes an untrue statement about their company. They’re not doing it maliciously or “on purpose,” so it’s not fraud. Seems hard to believe, but in our quickly evolving regulatory environment,
How Quality of Earnings Reports Affect Transactions
How can quality of earnings reports impact lower middle market transactions? Patrick McMillan, CFO and Transaction Advisor at Amplēo, is here to share how sellers and buyers can leverage this tool for smoother transactions. Patrick will cover: What is a quality of earnings report? Why is it different from an