Second Bite Podcast Todd Taskey

In the fourth and final episode of the Founder Question Series, nine founders answer the common question of how to determine the ideal time to sell your business.  
In this episode… Entrepreneurs and CEOs are often caught in the conundrum of selling now or holding out for greater value in the future. How do top business minds navigate this decision?
Jon Morris, Matt Sunshine, Mike Vertal, Lance Hollander, Erin Cigich, Lindsay Frey, Peter Stavisky, Andrew Kolidas, and Kevin Biondi talk with host Todd Taskey about determining the right time to sell your business. Together, they emphasize considering market conditions and growth trajectories and the importance of capital, resources, personal aspirations, and employee welfare in timing the sale.

In the third edition of the Founder Question Series, Todd Taskey asks his nine guests when to disclose a transaction to the entire company, how to relay it to customers, and when to announce it to the public.  
In this episode… One of the most crucial steps in any transaction is disclosure. When and how you communicate your transaction to your team, customers, and the public can make or break the deal. What can you learn from seasoned M&A founders?
Jon Morris, Matt Sunshine, Mike Vertal, Lance Hollander, Erin Cigich, Lindsay Frey, Peter Stavisky, Andrew Kolidas, and Kevin Biondi talk with host Todd Taskey about when and how to disclose transaction details to your team, customers, and the public. Together, they discuss the impact company culture has on transaction disclosures, how to communicate a transaction to various stakeholders, and how to balance transaction disclosure timing between parties.

In the second installment of the Founder Question Series, Todd Taskey interviews his nine guests about when to alert your management team to a transaction.
In this episode… When navigating a transaction, when should you inform your management team? Nine founders weigh in on how to effectively position a transaction for your team.
Jon Morris, Matt Sunshine, Mike Vertal, Lance Hollander, Erin Cigich, Lindsay Frey, Peter Stavisky, Andrew Kolidas, and Kevin Biondi talk with host Todd Taskey about involving your executive team in a transaction. Together, they discuss how disclosure timing impacts equity structure, how to relay transaction plans during due diligence, and the importance of culture fit during the process.

In this exclusive episode, host Todd Taskey asks nine founders the question, “do I have a boss following a transaction.” They delve into the changes business owners will experience in their daily lives after selling their companies.
In this episode… Do you have to work under an executive after selling your business? What will your day-to-day involve?
Jon Morris, Matt Sunshine, Mike Vertal, Lance Hollander, Erin Cigich, Lindsay Frey, Peter Stavisky, Andrew Kolidas, and Kevin Biondi talk with host Todd Taskey about whether founders will have a boss following a transaction. 

Michael Finnegan is the President of Bradley Media Holdings and Atlantic Media, integrated publishing companies producing journals, including National Journal and The Atlantic. National Journal delivers insightful journalism to help organizations navigate policy and politics effectively. 
In this episode… If you’re considering selling your assets, how can you position them as attractive options to potential buyers? What role can you take on to facilitate these transactions?
President of Bradley Media Holdings and Atlantic Media, Michael Finnegan talks about how he facilitated asset sales. With host Todd Taskey, Michael shares how he transformed Bradley Media Holdings’ financial operations, three ways you can prepare for a business sale, and how to increase asset value.

Todd Taskey is an M&A Advisor for CEOs and Entrepreneurs at Potomac Business Capital. He has been an entrepreneur, business owner, investment banker, and business finance advisor for more than 20 years. In addition to providing M&A advice, Todd has been a founding investor, board member, or part of the management team of several business ventures. He helps CEOs and entrepreneurs develop a successful exit strategy by understanding the mid-market investment banking process. 
In this episode… There are tremendous opportunities for growth outside the realm of your business. However, many entrepreneurs are hesitant to relinquish control of their company to another. How can you select the perfect partnership?
Todd Taskey, the M&A Advisor at Potomac Business Capital, discusses the benefits of partnership acquisitions. With guest host Chad Franzen of Rise25, Todd shares the process of business acquisitions, the external forces impacting transactions, and the companies qualifying for partnership transactions.