M&A Talk (Mergers & Acquisitions), by Morgan & Westfield Morgan & Westfield
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M&A Talk is the #1 show exclusively focused on mergers & acquisitions. At M&A Talk, we bring you interviews with experts in private equity, business valuations, law, finance, and all topics related to M&A. We speak with the most experienced professionals in the industry to share their insights. Our past experts have included CEOs, authors, investment bankers, attorneys, CPAs, private equity partners, business appraisers, VC investors, and more. Brought to you by Morgan & Westfield (www.morganandwestfield.com), a nationwide leader in M&A. Access show notes on all M&A Talk podcasts at www.morganandwestfield.com/resources/podcast/
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Alternative Investments – Capital Funding for the Future
The world of alternative investments is complex but compelling for middle-market business owners and entrepreneurs to understand. Kimberly Flynn discusses how M&A fits into the world of asset management. She defines alternative investments, explains how they fit into investment portfolios, discusses institutional money management, looks at how private equity and VC firms utilize M&A, considers options for raising capital, and speculates on the future of alternative investments and the potential impact on M&A.
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Business Valuation & Return on Investment (ROI) M&A Basics: Building a Sellable Business M&A Seller Financing: A Complete Guide Additional Resources:
Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business, Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue, and Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider’s Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. Listen to Other Episodes:
A VC’s Advice on Increasing the Value of Your Business How to Determine When a Business is Ripe for Investment Understanding Private Equity – A Primer for Sellers -
You’ll Never Get Pricing Right, But How Can You Get Better
Buyers trade money for value. Understanding this is key to a company getting better tomorrow. Pricing expert Mark Stiving talks about the easiest way to increase a company’s value and looks at how pricing adjustments impact value, sales growth, and the perception of a business. He discusses developing strategies for an effective price increase, managing the timing, how a company can confidently raise prices without the fear of losing customers, and other strategies that can increase a company’s value.
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Business Valuation & Return on Investment (ROI) Business Valuation: A List of Factors to Consider Business Valuation Guide: Do I need a Valuation? What’s a ‘Main Street’ vs. a Middle-Market Company? Marketing a Small Business for Sale Additional Resources:
Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business, Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue, and Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider’s Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. -
Supporting Mental Health with Virtual Therapy – A Start-Up’s Expansion
Learn about the M&A growth of two start-ups in a new virtual business – mental health services online. William Masih discusses questions for sellers to ask themselves before considering an M&A transaction, raising capital, building relationships, and finding synergies with a potential partner business. He talks about making mental health therapy accessible, the mechanics of his acquisition, details on the scorecard method of valuing a business, and applying it to a company in the early stages of growth.
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Business Valuation Guide: Do I need a Valuation? M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview Marketing a Small Business for Sale Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) | A Complete Guide for M&A Additional Resources:
Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business, Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue, and Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider’s Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. Listen to Other Episodes:
An Insider’s Perspectives on Growing a Business Through Acquisitions Expert Advice on Preparing for Due Diligence in Middle-Market M&A How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price -
A Buyer’s Perspective — Why the Human Side is More Important Than Money in M&A Transactions
This edition of M&A Talk offers a refreshing perspective on what really matters in a business – the people. Austin King discusses topics that impact a seller and what his investment firm considers when making acquisitions in the industrial services sector. He discusses how cultural diligence can ensure people and culture will mesh, how to balance qualitative decisions with traditional quantitative measurements, working with owners who want to remain with the business part-time, and how building relationships impacts business.
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The Basics of Independent (Fundless) Sponsors in M&A The Role of Family Offices in M&A Net Working Capital (NWC) for M&A – A Complete Guide M&A Basics | Why Do Business Owners Sell Their Business? Additional Resources:
Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business, Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue, and Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider’s Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. Listen to Other Episodes:
Family Offices – What They Look for When Buying a Company Independent Sponsors or Search Funds – Which is Right for You? The Basics of Selling Your Business to an Independent Sponsor -
What To Consider When Timing the Sale of Your Company
Is it possible to time the sale of a middle-market company to optimize returns? How do current market conditions impact the timing and the company’s value? Dan Shea offers expert advice on considerations sellers need to look at when planning the timing of selling their business. He discusses gauging the health of the market, the economic indicators owners need to consider, the art versus the science of valuation, and the importance of considering personal circumstances and getting advice from experts.
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M&A Basics | Why Do Business Owners Sell Their Business? M&A Reps & Warranties Quality of Earnings in M&A – The Ultimate Guide What’s a ‘Main Street’ vs. a Middle-Market Company? Additional Resources:
Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business, Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue, and Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider’s Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal. To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. Listen to Other Episodes:
The Art and Science of Valuing a Middle-Market Business
Expert Advice on Preparing for Due Diligence in Middle-Market M&A The Benefits of Selling Your Company to a Family Office -
Negotiating Purchase Agreements for $25 to $500+ Million M&A Deals
Everything buyers and sellers need to know about negotiating a $25 million to $500+ million purchase agreement. Drew Polekoff discusses the elements of a purchase agreement for middle-market transactions, including how to lay the groundwork with the LOI, details on each section of the agreement, common mistakes that can cause issues with negotiations, the process of preparing and signing the purchase agreement and who is involved, and advice to buyers and sellers on how to get the transaction closed.
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Negotiating the Letter of Intent M&A Basics | Asset vs. Stock Sale M&A Reps & Warranties The Role of an Escrow Agent when Selling or Buying a Business Additional Resources:
Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business and Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal Contact Morgan & Westfield to request a free copy of Jacob Orosz's latest book, Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider’s Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business. To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. Listen to Other Episodes:
Top 4 Issues for Sellers to Avoid with an LOI Guidance for Writing a Buy-Sell Agreement Exit Planning Strategy
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