Seth Rudin | Business Broker | Dealmaker

Seth Rudin
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Unlock the secrets to successful business transitions and real estate investments. This podcast provides informative and helpful best practices on the entire lifecycle of a business—from selling a company for maximum value to buying a new venture. Tune in if you're a current business owner or seeking to acquire a business who values actionable, expert advice.

  1. 19h ago

    How to Influence People and Empower Teams to Drive Business Growth | Joined by Erik Berglund

    Most business owners want a team that takes initiative, but end up trapped in constant micro-decision-making. In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with leadership strategist Erik Berglund to talk about creating autonomous leadership within growing organizations. They discuss how to give teams the authority and clarity to solve complex problems on their own, how to move away from constant oversight, and how to structure middle management for long-term operational resilience. In this episode, you will learn: - The difference between active delegation and true autonomous leadership - How to create decision-making boundaries that protect quality while speeding up execution - Key steps to develop middle managers into proactive decision-makers - How to remove yourself as the central bottleneck without losing control of core outcomes If you want to scale your business while stepping back from day-to-day firefighting, this conversation provides a clear practical framework. #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #SethRudin #ErikBerglund #AutonomousLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamEmpowerment #BusinessGrowth #ScaleYourBusiness #ExecutiveLeadership #SmallBusinessOwner #BusinessMindset #ManagementStrategy #BusinessCulture

  2. Jul 28

    How to Avoid the Operator Trap (Why Most Business Owners Get Stuck) | Joined by Mike DeJong

    Welcome back to Entrepreneurship Unlocked. In this episode, host Seth Rudin sits down with multi-business owner, keynote speaker, and author Mike DeJong to tackle the ultimate question: why do some business owners build companies worth millions while others simply buy themselves a job? Mike shares his raw journey from reluctantly entering entrepreneurship, coming within sixty days of bankruptcy, to successfully managing and exiting multiple businesses while living life on the road. Discover how to escape the operator trap, build foolproof systems, develop internal leadership, and scale with confidence. Make sure to check out Mike's book, Grow Smart: Your Path to Mastering Freedom, available for free download at Microsoft.com or on Amazon. Core Categories: how to buy a business, how to sell a small business, business valuation calculator, how to prepare a business for sale, buying a franchise vs starting a business, small business acquisition, how to scale a small business, standard operating procedures for small business, how to create business systems, business key performance indicators examples, how to delegate effectively in business, step out of daily operations, how to increase business enterprise value, owner operator to passive owner, building a salable business, franchise profitability, how to turn around a struggling business #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #GrowSmart #FromOperatorToOwner #SethRudin #MikeDeJong #BusinessBroker #FranchiseOwner #BusinessExit #BusinessValuation #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessSystems #ExitStrategy #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessOwner #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessMindset #Delegation #PassiveIncome #BusinessOwner

  3. Jul 20

    How PEO Helped This Company Scale From 11 to 450 People Overnight | Joined by Mo from Insperity

    What happens when a small company experiences sudden, explosive growth overnight? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with Mo, a Certified Business Performance Advisor at Insperity. Mo shares the incredible real-world story of a Seattle startup that scaled from 11 to 450 employees almost overnight—and how leveraging a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) made that 40x growth possible without their operations breaking. Mo brings over a decade of hands-on HR and business solutions experience, partnering with business owners across the Pacific Northwest to build enterprise-level infrastructure, streamline co-employment, and drive rapid, sustainable scale. Core Categories:PEO services, Professional Employer Organization, HR outsourcing, co-employment, HR compliance, scaling a business, business valuation, M&A strategy, employee onboarding, employee benefits, payroll management, small business HR, rapid hiring, business growth strategy, multi-state compliance, executive productivity, risk management, enterprise HR platform, business brokerage, due diligence, business acquisition, exit strategy, operational efficiency, HR tech integration, business scalability #PEO #BusinessScaling #HumanResources #Insperity #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #SmallBusinessGrowth #CoEmployment #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessOperations #MAStrategy #BusinessBrokering #SeattleBusiness #HRCompliance #ScalingUp #BusinessValuation

  4. Jul 4

    Unlock Maximum Business Cash Flow Before an Exit | Joined by Camille Nisich

    Stop trying to fix your operational mess under the pressure of a looming sale; you need to turn your business into a high-yielding, clean cash machine long before approaching the market. In this strategic deep-dive, host Seth Rudin sits down with Camille Nisich, a premier corporate growth advisor and corporate coach who spent nearly two decades managing high-level performance data at Dell. Together, they pull back the curtain on the corporate playbooks used by global giants and break down how to scale those exact principles directly into small and medium-sized businesses. If you are a founder looking to maximize your eventual exit payout, protect your personal wealth, and cleanly pass a bank's structural debt reviews, this masterclass lays out the exact operational levers you need to pull today. #BusinessExit #CashFlowManagement #CorporateAdvisor #BusinessScaling #ExitPlanning #RevenueOptimization #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessBroker #CorporateStrategy #FounderExit #DellAlumni #DebtServiceRatio #ValuationDrivers #SmallBusinessGrowth #StrategicAdvisory Core Categories: Cash flow management, business liquidity calculation, working capital optimization, operational cash flow formula, predict corporate earnings, automated financial reporting, clean business financials, net operating income acceleration, small business debt service coverage ratio, debt yield calculations lender, managing corporate accounts receivable, internal cash flow levers, corporate liquid capital protections, treasury asset allocation, profit margin expansion metrics, quality of earnings audit preparation, cash flow projection model, small business capital security, revenue velocity metrics, professional corporate bookkeeping standards, expense reduction advisory, commercial banking loan evaluation, middle market fiscal operations, liquid moat structural planning, founder personal wealth security

  5. Jun 23

    Bulletproof Your Deal Against Post-Closing Lawsuits | with Chris Ferrell

    Negotiating an Asset Purchase Agreement or a Stock Purchase Agreement always comes down to a proper allocation of risk. But what does it actually take to bulletproof your business deal before closing?In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host Seth Rudin is joined by Chris Ferrell, a corporate M&A and securities attorney at Dickinson Wright in Seattle, Washington. Together, they strip away the dry legalese to walk you through the structural realities of representations, warranties, and indemnification. Listen to this masterclass to protect your exit allocation, understand risk shifting, and walk into your next transaction with a definitive strategy. Listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music. Please leave a rating and review if you find these strategic briefings valuable!#BusinessExit #MandA #CorporateLawyer #AssetPurchaseAgreement #BusinessBroker #RiskManagement #MergersAndAcquisitions #ContractLaw #Entrepreneurship #DealStructure #SeattleBusiness #DueDiligence #ClosingTheDeal #LegalStrategy #CorporateGovernanceCore Categories: M&A legal checklist, how to sell a business legally, asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, representations and warranties, contract indemnification clause, corporate securities lawyer, closing a business transaction, risk allocation in M&A, business sale liability caps, what is a tipping basket, legal due diligence checklist, letter of intent template, third party consent business sale, business exit contract law, corporate law firm mergers, asset vs stock sale legal, no conflict representation, commercial contract attorney, mid market mergers and acquisitions, business disclosure schedules, post closing claims timeline, independent contractor IP assignment, commercial lease assignment landlord consent, business acquisition contract protection

  6. Jun 13

    Working Capital Secrets that Maximize Your Business Valuation

    Welcome to another episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked with Seth Rudin. In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of business acquisitions and financial management with our guest, Paul Long, a top SBA lending expert from the Pacific Northwest.When business owners try to sell their company, they usually only look at how much money they made on paper. But smart buyers and bank lenders look much deeper. They want to see how fast your cash moves through the business, which is called the cash conversion cycle. This episode shares the big working capital secrets that help companies make more money every single day, speed up their collections, and look way more valuable to buyers.We break down the exact steps needed to turn a business into a strong, easy-to-run machine that can sell for top dollar. You will also learn how to calculate your true cash runway and how to manage your business accounts properly so you never run out of money.#BusinessValue #CashFlow #SellYourBusiness #MoneyTips #BusinessOwner #SmartInvesting #MakeMoreMoney #GrowYourBusiness #Entrepreneurs #CompanyValue #BuyingABusiness #SimpleFinance #BusinessExit #SaveCash #CEOAdvice #FinancialFreedom #BizTips #ScaleUp #SmartMoney #BusinessBroker Core Categories: Enterprise Liquidity, Working Capital Optimization, Cash Conversion Cycle, Valuation Multiplier, Sell Your Business, Buy A Business, Mergers And Acquisitions, Financial Audit Services, Accounts Receivable Efficiency, Accounts Payable Leverage, Cash Flow Maximization, Commercial Financing Prep, SBA Underwriting Criteria, Due Diligence Blueprint, Acquisition Entrepreneurship, Business Exit Optimization, Corporate Valuation Analysis, Operational Risk Minimization, Private Equity Deal Structuring, Cash Flow Velocity, Liquid Asset Allocation, Strategic B2B Partner, Capital Reinvestment Strategy, Business Broker Advisory, Balance Sheet Restructuring, Cyclical Cash Variance, Corporate Debt Elimination, Profit Vs Cash Flow, Valuation Framework, Financial Due Diligence

  7. May 31

    How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing | Interview with Anita Moorthy from Rocksalt

    Are traditional search engine ranking models completely letting you down?In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host Seth Rudin sits down with Anita Moorthy, CMO and Co-Founder of Rock Salt AI, to discuss How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing. Anita leverages her 25 years of global marketing experience to unpack the massive structural shifts rewriting the rulebook on brand visibility, moving away from outdated keyword counting and steering businesses toward the future of conversational search.In this episode, we cover:The Death of Traditional Search Rules: How the classic playbook of optimizing for standard Google blue links is being entirely replaced by high-context, conversational AI engine prompts.AEO vs. GEO Demystified: A clear, simplified breakdown of Answer Engine Optimization and Generative Engine Optimization, the two new rules replacing traditional SEO.The 95-5 Rule of Marketing: Why targeting only the active 5% in-market buyers fails, and how rewriting your strategy to capture the passive 95% window protects you from competitors.Why Authentic Content Wins: Real data showing why raw, expert-led original surveys and deep human insights completely break the old rules and consistently outperform generic AI-generated blog spam.The Massive Rise of Reddit Authority: Why platform reputation now acts as the ultimate truth layer for Large Language Models and how to build a credible community footprint safely.Make sure to follow the podcast for more deep dives into cutting-edge B2B growth blueprints, strategic business insights, and exclusive leadership interviews! #AEO #GEO #SEO #ArtificialIntelligence #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #TechTerms #SearchEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #TechTrends #MarketingInnovation #AIOptimization #FutureOfTech #Shorts #Reels #BusinessInnovation #TechExplained #AlgorithmUpdate #MarketingGlossary #GrowthHacking #BusinessforSale Core Categories & Keywords:Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Advisory Services, Corporate Finance Transactions, Strategic Corporate Acquisitions, Cross-Border M&A, Private Equity Deals, Leveraged Buyouts (LBO), M&A Due Diligence Process, Deal Sourcing and Execution, Post-Merger Integration, Business for Sale, Buy a Business, Sell My Business, Business Brokerage Services, Small Business Valuation, Franchise Opportunities for Sale, E-commerce Business for Sale, Profitable Businesses for Sale, Asset Purchase Agreement, Business Exit Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, How to Start a Business, Venture Capital Funding, Small Business Management, Scalable Business Models, Startup Growth Hacking, Angel Investor Networks, Business Acquisition Strategy, Corporate Venture Capital, Entrepreneurial Finance, Company Valuation Methods, EBITDA Multiple Business Valuation, Letter of Intent (LOI) Business, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) M&A, Earnout Deal Structure, Stock Purchase vs Asset Purchase, M&A Tax Structuring, Business Appraisal Services, Due Diligence Checklist, and SBA Loans for Business Acquisition

  8. May 21

    This Tax Strategy Saves Real Estate Investors Millions | Cost Segregation 101 with Jonathan Frizzell

    How do the world’s most successful real estate investors completely offset their income tax bills while rapidly multiplying their cash flow? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host and M&A advisor Seth Rudin sits down with Cost Segregation Specialist Jonathan Frizzell to break down the mechanics of engineering-based cost segregation. Jonathan brings over two decades of fixed-asset tax expertise to the conversation, sharing insights from a firm whose history traces back to the early pioneer often called the "godfather of cost segregation." Together, Seth and Jonathan demystify how commercial property owners can legally hack the standard IRS depreciation schedules—turning agonizing 27.5-year or 39-year timelines into immediate, front-loaded cash flow. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The history of cost segregation and why engineering-based studies change the game. How to legally reclassify structural building components into 5, 7, or 15-year personal property categories. The real financial return: Understanding why a quality study yields an ROI ranging from 10-to-1 to a massive 1,000-to-1. How to protect your portfolio from IRS scrutiny by avoiding automated software shortcuts. The synergy between Cost Segregation and Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) for high-earning entrepreneurs. Industry-specific breakdowns for manufacturing facilities, medical offices, and retail centers. Connect with Jonathan: Jonathan@Kevil.com 206-399-7769 Connect with Seth: seth@ibainc.com Direct - 512-672-9713 Office - 425-454-3052  Core Categories & Keywords: Real Estate Tax Strategies: cost segregation study, accelerated depreciation, commercial real estate investing, tax write offs for property. ROI & Cash Flow Maximization: tax savings math, property depreciation scale, investment property tax deduction, wealth creation strategy. #CostSegregation #RealEstateInvesting #TaxSavings #CommercialProperty #AcceleratedDepreciation #TaxStrategy #ROI #PropertyInvestor #SethRudin #JonathanFrizzell #CashFlow #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #SmallBusinessTax

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Unlock the secrets to successful business transitions and real estate investments. This podcast provides informative and helpful best practices on the entire lifecycle of a business—from selling a company for maximum value to buying a new venture. Tune in if you're a current business owner or seeking to acquire a business who values actionable, expert advice.

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