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This episode dives into the critical role of financial clean-up before you’re ready to sell—covering common misconceptions about working capital, valuation gaps and the impact of cultural misalignment— with Joanna Oakey and Rod Hore. [EP 298] Earnouts vs. Equity Retention Part 2: Working Capital, Valuations & Offshoring | Aspect Legal

Performance trends, strategies for business owners, Covid's impact, and exploring earnouts versus equity retention. They also discuss understanding business valuation strategies for maximising value [EP 297] Earnouts vs. Equity Retention: Valuations, Performance and Strategic Decisions | Aspect Legal

Explore the pre-sale, transaction, and post-sale phases of business sales with key insights on risk mitigation, warranties, restraints, and contracts in this AI-powered episode of The Deal Room Podcast. [EP 296] A Fresh Look at Risk & Protection: Reviewing Risk in the Business Sale Process | Aspect Legal

Discover the essentials of share sales, using shares to support succession, and what on earth is a whitewash? In this episode of The Deal Room Podcast, Joanna Oakey answers key questions on navigating business acquisitions, legal compliance, and RTO transactions. [EP 295] Share Sales, Succession Planning and What is a Whitewash? | Aspect Legal

Joanna explores tales of running and selling the acclaimed printing business Digital Press - how Theo Pettaras sold a business, and gained a wife in the same day. He also shares incredible insights into how he’s transitioned from a business owner into a successful career in business broking. [EP 294] What’s love got to do with it? | Aspect Legal

Lucia Vuong, head of SEEK Business, joins Joanna Oakey to discuss some common questions about business sales and acquisitions, including the variables that can impact business valuations, the emotional aspects of selling, and the necessity of having a well-prepared deal team. [EP 293] From Business Valuations to the Reality of “No Money Down” Deals – Your Questions Answered | Aspect Legal

This episode covers shareholder loans the critical role of financial clean-up BEFORE you’re ready to business sale. Timing, shareholder loans (Division 7A Loans), net asset adjustments and tax implications are all discussed in a down to earth way, with Kezah Alicantre [EP 292] Shareholder Loans: Why Timing Is Everything in Share Sales | Aspect Legal

In this episode of The Deal Room Podcast, Joanna Oakey sits down with specialist business broker, Travis Latter, to discuss the ever-changing world of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). [EP 291] Adapting to Change: Market Insights & The Future of RTOs and Higher Education in Australia | Aspect Legal

In this two-part interview, Erin Crawford, buy-side expert, board member and chair-elect of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), joins host Joanna Oakey to share her unique insights into business broking, leadership, and the psychology behind successful deals. [EP 290] Business Broking Insights: Breaking Barriers – Part 2 | Aspect Legal

Discover Leanne Faulkner’s key lessons on exit strategies, leveraging relationships, and preparing for a successful trade sale. This episode of The Deal Room Podcast reveals how she navigated negotiation challenges and maximised her business value with strategic planning and the right IP protections. [EP 289] Navigating Employee Agreements During a Business Sale & Deal Team Assembly Tips | Aspect Legal