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February 6, 2025
What Investment Criteria Reveal About Deal Prep
Sean Bilbrough of Patriot Capital on his process to select investable companies, and that means for those selling a business....
By Adam Burroughs
January 31, 2025
Taking Deal Prep To Heart To Maximize Value
Nick Beste of Mighty Spark Foods on all the work that went into preparing his company for a sale....
By Adam Burroughs
January 31, 2025
The Challenges, And Benefits, Of Selling To An ESOP
Doug Bawel of Jasper Holdings on selling to an ESOP and how the change has affected his business and his employees’ lives....
By Adam Burroughs
January 31, 2025
Matt Liotta on Navigating The Skies of Innovation
Dive into serial entrepreneur Matt Liotta’s experience navigating mergers, acquisitions and public offerings with multiple companies. ...
By SBN Staff
January 24, 2025
Operate Every Day As If The Sale Is Tomorrow
Peter Mangal, formerly of The Flag Company, on his experience selling his company....
By Adam Burroughs
January 24, 2025
Build Trust For A Stronger Post-Deal Relationship
Rufus Clark of Bunker Hill Capital on managing a process to build trust for a stronger post-deal relationship....
By Adam Burroughs
January 16, 2025
Selling On A Short Timeline
Ted Hill, former owner of Meador Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, on his experience selling his business on a short timeline....
By Adam Burroughs
January 10, 2025
Experiencing An Unplanned Sale Process
Graham Boyce of Jobe and Company LLC on his experience going through a sale process....
By Adam Burroughs
December 13, 2024
Get Ready For Roll Over
Catemer’s Barry Arkles on the complexities of the decision to roll over...
By Adam Burroughs
December 5, 2024
Maximizing Value
Bloom Engineering’s Dave Boyce on maximizing value and preparing for a deal...
By Adam Burroughs
December 5, 2024
Smoothing Out The Deal Process
Huron Capital’s Cale Kaczmarek on the steps his firm takes to improve efficiency when buying family-owned companies. ...
By Adam Burroughs
November 21, 2024
Emerging Insurance Risks In Deals
Lockton Companies’ Neil Metzheiser on the changes happening with insurance coverage and how that impacts deal diligence....
By Adam Burroughs
November 14, 2024
Understanding The LOI As A Seller
Portfolio Creative founder Catherine Lang-Cline on what she learned about LOIs when she sold her business. ...
By Adam Burroughs
October 24, 2024
Get Your People Ready To Sell
Authentix’s David Brown on preparing yourself, and your team, to tell the company’s story during a sale process....
By Adam Burroughs
October 17, 2024
Sellers, Know What You Have
Icon Parking Holdings’ John Smith on the evolution of the business and how he came to own it....
By Adam Burroughs
October 10, 2024
Critical Aspects Of Deal Prep, Starting With Why
Baker Tilly’s Bill Chapman on crucial aspect of deal prep for sellers...
By Adam Burroughs
October 10, 2024
Navigating The Sale Of A 100-Year-Old Business
Bradley Corp. Luis de Leon on the steps take to move a century-old business forward....
By Adam Burroughs
October 3, 2024
Factors That Can Make Or Break A Deal
The Selinsky Force’s Lori Scott on the factors that can make or break a deal post transaction....
By Adam Burroughs
September 19, 2024
Balancing Family Matters While Preparing For A Sale
Three Brothers Bakery’s Janice Jucker on how their preparing their business for an eventual sale....
By Adam Burroughs
September 19, 2024
Preparedness Is Critical Given Today’s Level Of Diligence
Walden Businesses’ Sara Burden on what has changed for sellers in recent years as they go through a process....
By Adam Burroughs
September 12, 2024
Dealing With Increased Rigor In Diligence
Palm Tree’s Nick Fedorchak on managing the sell-side process...
By Adam Burroughs
August 22, 2024
The Threat Of Hackers In M&A
Cyber Defense Labs’ Jerry Bessette on cybersecurity threats and how they affect companies engaged in M&A....
By Adam Burroughs
August 22, 2024
Dispelling ESOP Myths
MGX Digital’s Charity Brueggemann outlines the process of transitioning to an ESOP....
By Adam Burroughs
August 15, 2024
The Thinking That Put Malley's Chocolates On The Market
Malley's Chocolates' Mike Malley on some of the thinking that led he and his siblings to take their family business to market....
By Adam Burroughs
August 15, 2024
Signals From Sellers That Could Turn Buyers Off Of A Deal
GMB Capital Partners' Michael McHugh offers insight into what buyers look for when considering an acquisition....
By Adam Burroughs
August 1, 2024
For PE, People Increasingly Make The Deal
BluWave's Sean Mooney on how PE's perception of people in a deal has changed over decades. ...
By Adam Burroughs
August 1, 2024
"Why" Carries More Weight In Today's Deals
Wolverine World Wide's Jim Zwiers on the seller and buyer trend of emphasizing why a business is bought or sold....
By Adam Burroughs
August 1, 2024
Learning How To Have A Successful Sale
Coretelligent's Kevin Routhier on the steps he took to prepare his business for multiple processes....
By Adam Burroughs
July 25, 2024
Align Your Values To Your Exit Plan
Golterman and Sabo's Herb Golterman on the importance of aligning your values to your exit plan....
By Adam Burroughs
July 25, 2024
From Rocky Start To Wildly Successful Sale
Former Birko Corporation CEO Mark Swanson on the company turnaround that led to a successful sale....
By Adam Burroughs
July 25, 2024
Ready To Sell? Know What's Next.
Marsh Creek Advisors' John Marsh offers a readiness checklist for those considering the sale of their business. ...
By Adam Burroughs
July 18, 2024
Seller Inexperience Can Ripple Through A Deal
Bernatello's Foods' Jayme Woehl on the impact inexperienced sellers have on a deal....
By Adam Burroughs
July 18, 2024
Lessons Learned From Selling His And His Dad's Companies
Blydan Steel's Jonathan Sherrill on what he learned through selling two businesses. ...
By Adam Burroughs
July 11, 2024
Finding A Buyer With A Culture Connection
VES LLC's Bryan LeBaron on his thought process when choosing a buyer....
By Adam Burroughs
July 11, 2024
Buyer Insights Offer Sellers Tips On Deal Prep
Renovus Capital Partner's Atif Gilani offers insight into how they choose their investment targets and how sellers can make their company more attractive to buyers. ...
By Adam Burroughs
July 2, 2024
Creating Value Before A Sale
Bradford Soap International former CEO Stuart Benton on how the shift he implemented in the company created value in preparation for a sale....
By Adam Burroughs
July 2, 2024
Getting Creative To Take Care Of People In A Deal
3 Men Movers' Jacky Fischer on how she's prioritizing taking care of her people when it comes time to sell her business....
By Adam Burroughs
June 5, 2024
An Unexpected Sale
Samtan Engineering Corp.'s Jon Petromelis on how he worked through the unanticipated sale of the business....
By Adam Burroughs
June 5, 2024
How Listening To The Pros Made Selling Smooth For Nyquist Inc.
Nyquist Inc.'s George Nyquist on the importance of professional advice for business owners....
By Adam Burroughs
May 22, 2024
What Jeff Kropholler Wishes He Knew Before Selling His Business
Quantum Health Benefits Jeff Kropholler on his experience selling a business....
By Adam Burroughs
May 16, 2024
It Takes A Team To Sell A Company
Gateway Dealer Network's John Hopper on what he found important after selling twice in four years. ...
By Adam Burroughs
May 2, 2024
Sometimes Deal Success Comes Down To Luck
CPTL Advisors Alan Feldman on the role of luck in a deal...
By Adam Burroughs
April 18, 2024
Sellers, Be Prepared To Bury Your Business
Forever Bride's Ashley Hawks on how sellers can set themselves up mentally for the sale of their business...
By Adam Burroughs
April 18, 2024
To Generate Value, Run The Business Like You'll Be There For 100 Years
Schumann Steier's Arthur Steier on generating value for a business...
By Adam Burroughs
April 10, 2024
Why You Should View A Deal As A Long-Term Relationship
A&R Ironworks John Chesnutt on seeing deals with a long-term view. ...
By Adam Burroughs
April 10, 2024
Start With The End In Mind
Volato's Phil Michaels on the importance of starting with the end in mind....
By Adam Burroughs
April 4, 2024
The Rising Importance Of People In Driving Business Value In A Deal
SolomonEdwardsGroup's Laura Kellers Queen on the rising importance of people in driving business value in a deal....
By Adam Burroughs
March 21, 2024
Lessons Learned From A Sale Process
Champions Hydro-Lawn's Shea Walker on lessons learned after going through a sale process...
By Adam Burroughs
March 21, 2024
When Selling A Business, Get Help But Get Going
Red Hawk Past Owner Gillet Boyce on the advice he'd give to owners selling a business for the first time. ...
By Adam Burroughs
March 7, 2024
Policies That Bring Big-Picture Metrics Down To The Factory Floor
Innovations in Nutrition and Wellness Former CEO Jared Leishman on programs designed to engage employees in achieving company goals....
By Adam Burroughs
