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M&A Talk is the #1 show for owners looking to sell and maximize the value of their businesses. Gain actionable insights from experts with real-world experience in buying and selling companies. Presented by Morgan & Westfield, a boutique M&A firm specializing in selling small to mid-sized companies in the USA. Schedule a free consultation at www.morganandwestfield.com/schedule-a-consultation/

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September 28, 202655 min

What Buyers Look For in a Business: The 5 C's That Set Your Price

What buyers look for in a business comes down to one question: can they step in and run it, or are they buying a project? This episode walks through the five areas buyers check to answer that question: competitive positioning, clean and trusted financials, the cash flow cycle, concentration risk, and capabilities. You will learn what to fix in the years before a sale, why a buyer will not pay you for problems it plans to fix itself, and how slow answers during due diligence can wear a deal down. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Quality of Earnings in M&A: The Ultimate Guide Quality of Earnings in M&A Explained in 30 Minutes A Look Inside the Head of a Strategic Buyer Building a Sellable Business Mark Sims on LinkedIn Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com . This episode provides general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. The guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan & Westfield.

September 8, 202654 min

Legal Due Diligence: Protecting Your Business's Value

The price stated in a letter of intent is not guaranteed. Once due diligence begins, unresolved legal and operational risks can reduce the purchase price, create holdbacks, delay closing, or end the deal. M&A attorneys Gwen Griggs and Whitney Harper explain how sellers can prepare for legal due diligence before going to market. They discuss the risks buyers examine, including entity records, contracts, intellectual property, workforce classification, insurance, ERISA matters, and successor liability. They also explain how an organized data room and an early risk review can protect value, reduce deal fatigue, and make the transaction easier to negotiate. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? The Deal ADVantage ADVOS Legal Gwen Griggs on LinkedIn Whitney Harper on LinkedIn Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com . This episode provides general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. The guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan & Westfield.

August 22, 202649 min

The M&A Advisor Trap — The Red Flags Sellers Miss

It is easy to hire the firm that quotes the highest number, and that one decision can cost you the sale. This episode covers the M&A advisor red flags that are easiest to miss: fees tied to nothing, a valuation built to win your signature, and a buyer list that does not exist. You will learn where business brokers, M&A advisors, and investment banks each actually operate, how to check a number before you sign a one-year exclusive, and what preparation to do yourself first. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Business Broker and M&A Advisor Fees: A Comprehensive Guide Can a Business Broker's Success Rate be Accurately Measured? How to Navigate M&A Advisor Fees: Insights from an Investment Banking Expert Build the Right Deal Team to Avoid M&A Mistakes Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com .

August 7, 20261 hr 20 min

How to Secure the Best SBA Financing for a Business Acquisition

In this episode, Heather Endresen, founder of Viso Business Capital, joins Jacob Orosz to break down what it takes to secure the best possible SBA financing when acquiring a business. You'll learn how to evaluate lenders, avoid common pitfalls in the SBA loan process, and structure a deal that keeps execution risk low and your odds of closing high. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? SBA Financing When Buying or Selling a Business Small Business Acquisition Financing M&A Seller Financing: A Complete Guide Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com .

July 29, 202631 min

Secure a Bigger Payout by Selling to an Operating Company

In this episode, you'll learn the difference between selling your business to a holding company versus an operating company. You will discover how your choice of buyer impacts your role after the sale, your team's future, and your second payout. Understanding these buyer styles will help you avoid lowball purchase offers and boost the value of your future sales and bonus payouts. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Selling to a PE Firm as Part of a Roll-up Earnouts When Selling or Buying a Business | Complete Guide M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com .

July 22, 202630 min

How to Fund Your Growth and Sell for Maximum Price

Learn how outside growth funding can help you expand your operations rapidly and achieve the highest possible price when you sell your company. This episode breaks down practical strategies for using growth capital to scale without giving up total control or straining your cash flow with heavy debt payments. You'll discover how to prepare your financials for strategic investors and avoid misallocating funds before an exit. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Accelerate Your Company's Gr o wth Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) | Definition & Examples EBITDA | Definition, Formula & Example – A Complete Guide M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today . Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com .

July 19, 202651 min

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition -- Insights from Harvard Business School Experts

If you have any topic or guest suggestions for M&A Talk, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com . How can you get on the path to entrepreneurship by acquiring an established business rather than building a start-up? Harvard Business School professors Royce Yudkoff and Rick Ruback share their insights into the nuances of search fund investing, including the challenges of finding high-quality, enduringly profitable businesses. They focus on the appeal of the lower-middle market, the advantages of finding a founder nearing retirement, and the appeal of the search fund approach toward entrepreneurship. View the complete show notes for this episode. Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today . Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue

July 8, 202645 min

Getting Your Sale Across the Finish Line

Managing expectations and understanding what potential buyers look for is critical to selling a business successfully. Jason Hullender offers tips on how to get the sale of your business across the fifty-yard line and into the end zone. He discusses the top areas where buyers and sellers have unrealistic expectations, the importance of a company's valuation, understanding EBITDA, how customer concentration and competitive advantages fit into the mix, and why you should be prepared for the due diligence process. Learn More: Quality of Earnings in M&A – The Ultimate Guide Business Valuation Guide: Do I need a Valuation? M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview How Long Does it Take to Sell a Business? Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today . Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com .

July 3, 202643 min

What to Expect When Selling to a PE Firm as Part of a Roll-up

Industry roll-ups: What are they? How do they work? What's in it for the business owner? Brandon Blewett, Head of M&A at Pave America, discusses what you can expect when selling your business to a PE firm as part of a roll-up. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Why Do Companies Acquire Other Businesses? Earnouts When Selling or Buying a Business | Complete Guide Net Working Capital (NWC) for M&A – A Complete Guide Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today . Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com .

June 25, 202631 min

Resolving Co-Owner Disputes Maximizes Your Final Sale Price

When you sell your business, co-owner friction can destroy your hard-earned equity. This episode breaks down how internal disagreements affect your exit and why transparent communication with buyers preserves your leverage. You will discover how to resolve deep-seated stalemates through professional mediation, restructure uneven family roles, and implement robust buy-sell agreements. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More? Navigating Partnership Disputes: Lessons from a Valuation Expert How to Sell Your Family Business Why Do Some Businesses Not Sell? Additional Resources Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today . Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com .