Lessons in the Lounge - Ashes to Assets

Vince Valenti
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This isn’t a typical business podcast. It’s not about hype, shortcuts, or surface-level advice. It’s about how real businesses are built, how partnerships actually come together, what happens behind the scenes when things get hard and how long-term thinking shapes real success The idea is simple — create a space that feels more like a private lounge than a stage. A place for thoughtful conversations with people who are building, leading, and learning in real time while enjoying a cigar and sharing some real life business experiences.

  1. Jun 17

    Retaining Key Employees After a Business Acquisition

    In this short clip, you'll learn about the importance of retaining key staff members, whether to buy assets or shares of the corporation and some valuation tips.

  2. Jun 14

    Selling to a Family Member

    This episode discusses the positives and negatives of selling your business to a family member. The positives can outweigh the negatives if its done right!

  3. Jun 7

    When Buying an Existing Business Makes Sense

    Buying an existing business gives you speed to market and allows you to grow from an established base.

  4. May 29

    Due Diligence, Financing and Negotiating a Fair Price When Buying a Business

    A Seller has accepted your offer to buy their business. Now, the hard work begins in due diligence, financing and agreeing to a fair price.

  5. May 25

    Buying a Business is Like a Short Cut!

    In many ways, buying a business can be safer than starting a business from scratch.

  6. May 22

    The Advantages of Buying a Business

    It's like buying a short-cut to new markets, new customers, new talent and more wealth!

  7. May 10

    Seller's Remorse When Selling Your Business

    Seller's Remorse strikes the majority of business sellers. Learn a few lessons on how to avoid it.

  8. Apr 26

    How to Find a Business to Buy!

    This video offers a few tips on how to find an interesting business seller.

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This isn’t a typical business podcast. It’s not about hype, shortcuts, or surface-level advice. It’s about how real businesses are built, how partnerships actually come together, what happens behind the scenes when things get hard and how long-term thinking shapes real success The idea is simple — create a space that feels more like a private lounge than a stage. A place for thoughtful conversations with people who are building, leading, and learning in real time while enjoying a cigar and sharing some real life business experiences.

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