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M&A Unplugged
Are you looking to Scale, Acquire or Exit a Business? If so, the M&A Unplugged Podcast was designed with you in mind. On each episode we will interview actual buyers, sellers and professional transaction advisors. They will share their experiences - the good and the not so good! We promise, in...
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107: Season 1 of M&A Unplugged Coming to an End
M&A Unplugged Season 1 is coming to an end. Season 2 will be back after this summer. Visit our website to download our free resources for those wishin...
106: How To Make The Most Out Of M&A Exclusivity
M&A exclusivity is one major strategy utilized by many, but some are unaware of how to push its advantages to the limit. Starting a series of topics f...
105: What Value Drivers Should You Consider During Business Valuation?
Although many businesses out there are similar in many ways, each one has value drivers unique to them. These significant factors dictate the overall...
104: Understanding Bank Financing For Owners And Buyers Of Businesses Affected By The Pandemic
It’s no secret that a lot of industries were severely impacted by the pandemic. But how exactly did it affect bank financing for owners and buyers of...
103: Why Employee Integration Is A Critical Aspect Of M&A with Jennifer Fondrevay
Employee integration is such a critical aspect of any M&A transaction that it’s a wonder why most entrepreneurs spend too little time planning for and...
102. How To Avoid And Mitigate Successor Liabilities with Dino Armiros
It is never a bad idea to acquire a thriving business. But sometimes, buyers find themselves in a bit of a pickle because of successor liabilities. Di...
101: Social Media Due Diligence: Gauging The Value And Potential Of A Business’ Digital Assets With John Vuong
These days, social media presence is in itself an asset. That is why it should be included in your due diligence when you’re sizing up a company you’r...
100: Celebrating M&A Unplugged's First Hundred Episodes
After hours of engaging discussions and interesting guests, M&A Unplugged now marks its 100th episode! Besides hitting this momentous achievement, the...
99: Patrick Stroth: Mitigating Post-Closing Risks Through The Rep And Warranty Insurance
M&A deals don't just end after the acquisition. In fact, inherent to it are post-closing risks that buyers and sellers will have to face. Are there st...
98: Best Practices For A Successful First Meeting With A Business Owner
Knowing how to prepare for and conduct an initial meeting with a business owner drastically increases your chances of having a successful first meetin...
97: What You Need To Know About SBA Loans with Doug Adams
Do you want to be knowledgeable and prepared when you decide to exit your own business? Having an in-depth look at Small Business Acquisition Loans (S...
96: How To Narrow Down Your Search Criteria For A Business Acquisition with Tim Lahey
Casting a wide net over the marketplace gives you a lot of choices when it comes to business acquisitions. But without proper search criteria, having...
95. Getting Around Tax Consequences In M&A Transactions with Ed Castellani
Many people who get into the world of merging and acquisition pay little to no attention to various tax consequences and how to optimize them. Despite...
94: How To Break Through The Business Growth Plateau With Brett Trainor
Did you know that 90% of all businesses never exceed $1 million in sales? That is a huge number of companies and solopreneurs basically just plateauin...
93. How To Avoid The Number One Pitfall In Transactions
When you get to the core of why people fail during their transactions, you’ll see that it is because of the lack of preparation. And Domenic Rinaldi h...
92. The Bumpy Road To Growth Through Acquisition with Priscilla McKinney
There is something romantic about growing a business organically, but those who have been in the trenches know how unglamorous that process can be in...
91. Creative Deal Structures To Bridge The Gap with Joseph DeVito
Valuation has always been one of the tougher nuts to crack in M&A deals, even under normal circumstances. When you throw in a pandemic to the mix, thi...
90. Common M&A Pitfalls: 7 Mistakes You Must Never Do
70% of M&A transactions are doomed to fail because of poor preparation and unclear strategies. To help minimize the risks faced by most business buyer...
89. 7 Major Reasons to Use Acquisitions for Growth
Whether you are contemplating buying your first business, or you already own a business, growth is one of the key elements to the long-term health of...
88. Navigating The Realm Of Pandemic-Hit Private Equity with Scott Becker
COVID-19 shook the nation to its core and swept through various industries, putting a halt to many business operations. Private equity was profoundly...
87. Top 7 Pitfalls That Buyers Face During M&A Diligence with Joe Beer
The most common pitfalls buyers face can be avoided, however, if buyers can pay attention to them in due time.
Joined by Joe Beer, the VP of Ope...
86. How To Conduct Due Diligence During Acquisition: Best Practices And A High-Level Checklist
It goes without saying that getting due diligence right can make or break your transaction.
Your go-to M&A expert, Domenic Rinaldi, devotes this...
85. How The CARES Act Will Change SBA 7(a) Loans with Doug Adams
For those who delve into business acquisitions, huge changes may be coming their way.
Doug Adams of Emerson Capital and Domenic Rinaldi talk abo...
84. Life In The Realm Of Wealth Management with Tom Hine
Many entrepreneurs & businesses turn to wealth management firms for help in managing finances & assets.
To learn more about this industry, Domen...
83. Growing A Business Through Acquisition And Selling It Higher with Greg Kihlstrom
Many successful entrepreneurs know that, in one way or another, you will have to find your exit—one that leaves you far better than when you started....
82. 2020 Recap And Preparing For The Deals Ahead
What a year it has been! If you are still here standing, then you deserve a pat on the back for making it through. Now that we’re at the end of this c...
81. The Power Of A Well-Targeted Business Mindset with Michael Zipursky
Many businesses have admirable visions, enticing goals, and meaningful purposes, but still fall short in attaining success. Most of the time, it is ca...
80. How Banks Are Handling M&A Transactions In Lending with Doug Adams
The landscape from where banks operate has changed. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi discusses how the banks are handling M&A transactions in lending...
79. Navigating The Changes In The M&A Marketplace During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has put all of us into this environment of uncertainty that moving forward often feels like walking with eyes closed. In this ep...
78. Due Diligence And Integration: Preparing For Your Next Acquisition with Mark Walztoni
Due diligence and integration should have equal weighting in any acquisition. As integration is gaining more and more steam, more acquirers are asking...
77. Grow Your Business From A Simmer Pot with Jennifer Goldman
When we have just acquired a business, it can be easy to dive into transforming and growing it immediately. However, this episode’s guest, Jennifer Go...
76. The Most Common Value Drivers That Affect Business Valuation
There are a number of components that you should be looking at any time you’re valuing a business. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi dives into one of...
75. The Business Ownership Process with Keith Knohl
Keith Knohl always dreamed of owning a business. He tried to start a few ventures during his long and successful corporate career. He decided that buy...
74. Starting Vs Buying A Business: Which One Should You Choose?
There are so many paths to becoming an entrepreneur. One of the common struggles many face beforehand is deciding whether to start a business or buy i...
73. Creating The Perfect M&A Communication Strategy with Andrew Cross
There is a lot at stake in getting your communication strategy right during a merger and acquisition. Apart from just ensuring a healthy give and take...
72. Running The Numbers On Human Capital ROI with Dr. Solange Charas
Human capital is the most important asset of every company. This aspect of due diligence is so critical in the M&A process to see whether or not you a...
71. Baymark Partners Acquisition Criteria, Due Diligence And M&A Predictions with Ben Mimmack & Andy Waltman
As a business owner, it is important to understand what a buyer is looking for in a deal so that you can position your company for a future sale. Repr...
70. Getting Past The Micro-Business Stage with Brett Trainor
Did you know that over 95% of businesses in the US fail to reach one million in annual sales?
Domenic Rinaldi sits down with Brett Trainor, a B...
69. Online-Offline Business Synergy with Jaryd Krause
An ever increasing number of traditional businesses are looking to grow and diversify by adding an online component to their business model. Just like...
68. Best Practices For Integrating Employees During M&A with Klint Kendrick
There probably is an asset that is nothing more important in an acquisition than the people. They are the ones that make the engine run and carry the...