The DEAL FLOW Show

JP Maroney

The DEAL FLOW Show brings together people in the capital markets such as venture capital, growth capital, private equity, investment banking, legal, and more. It's a virtual networking group for the dealmaking world. Our guests showcase their expertise and get on the radar of our audience members, many of whom are exactly who they've been looking for to build their business and launch their deals. Our guests share their secrets and strategies of their greatest deals. The DEAL FLOW Show is a WIN WIN for both our guests and listeners.

  1. 12/28/2020

    Franchises: a Deep Dive with Franchising Expert Jon Ostenson

    Jon Ostenson is CEO of FranBridge Consulting where he specializes in helping clients understand all aspects of non-food franchising. He also oversees FranBridge Capital where he and his partners own 14 territories across 3 service franchises. Jon is the author of ‘The Franchise Path’ and is a frequent contributor and thought leader for publications on the topic of franchising and franchise investments. In 2014, the University of Georgia Alumni Association selected Jon as a recipient of its “40 Under 40” recognition. He is a consultant, investor, author, and international speaker specializing in the area of non-food franchising. In this interview, Jon shares great information from his many years of experience, both as a franchise consultant and an actual franchise owner. He talks about the pros and cons of owning a franchise. He goes into detail about the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and what to look for. He tells how he was able to buy an existing franchise at a huge discount. He talks about the hottest franchise business sectors for 2021 and beyond. He explains his due diligence process. He talks about what kinds of franchises he has invested in himself. He explains what can cause a franchisee to fail, and much more. This is a great interview and a must-see! What you’ll learn from this episode: Hottest Franchise Sectors for 2021 and Beyond Pros and Cons of Owning a Franchise Jon’s Due Diligence process The Franchise Disclosure Document What Can Cause a Franchisee To Fail What are the Typical Demographics of a Franchisee? What is the Typical Payback Period for a Franchise? Which type of Franchises Has Jon has Invested In? How Jon was able to buy a franchise at a huge discount And Much More! Connect with Jon: LinkedIn Watch the video: Youtube

    22 min
  2. 12/23/2020

    Matt Plooster | Over $40 Billion in Transactions and Counting

    Matt Plooster is co-founder, President and CEO of Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique investment bank that serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. He has over 16 years of investment banking experience, including 6 years of experience in private equity fund management. Matt is an alumnus of the Columbia Business School in New York and possesses FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses. Cumulatively, he has completed more than $41 billion worth of transaction origination and execution (with $17 billion in M&A and $23 billion in capital raising).  In this interview, Matt shares golden nuggets from his many years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A),  investment banking, and private equity. He talks about what he learned from his first mentor and how it affects how he runs his business today. He explains why doing exit interviews after completing a deal is so important. He tells why doing more deals is not always better. He talks about The DAD factor and its importance. He tells how a business can achieve liquidity without selling.  He elaborates on the 5 business sectors his firm focuses on and what they avoid.  He talks about his deal makers and deal breakers. This is a great interview and a must-see! What you’ll learn from this episode: What Matt learned from his first mentor How to Achieve Liquidity Without Selling Your Business Matt’s Red Flags and Deal Breakers Why the Dad Factor is So Important The 5 Business Sectors that Matt Focuses On Why More Deals are Not Always Better And Much More!  Connect with Matt: LinkedIn Watch the video: Youtube

    35 min
5
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28 Ratings

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The DEAL FLOW Show brings together people in the capital markets such as venture capital, growth capital, private equity, investment banking, legal, and more. It's a virtual networking group for the dealmaking world. Our guests showcase their expertise and get on the radar of our audience members, many of whom are exactly who they've been looking for to build their business and launch their deals. Our guests share their secrets and strategies of their greatest deals. The DEAL FLOW Show is a WIN WIN for both our guests and listeners.