Why Sellers Need a Broker: Back to Basics with Andrew Cagnetta and JT Tatem
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they get back to the real purpose of this podcast: to educate buyers and sellers. While there’s a lot of information out there telling sellers that they don’t need a broker, this conversation is here to bust that myth! Join them as they unpack six steps that reveal the true value of having an advisor or a broker on your side. From getting proper evaluation to having a clear, defensible reason for your price, they explore how expert guidance can shape the outcome of a sale....
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Goal Getting for Buyers: Turning Ownership Plans Into Action
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, Andy and JT focus on what it really takes to become a business buyer in today’s market. With more professionals exploring entrepreneurship through acquisition, they revisit the 8 Ws of Goal Getting and apply the framework specifically to buyers looking to move from employment to ownership. JT walks through how to define your goal, clarify your true motivation, anticipate obstacles, and understand the education, advisors, and timeline required to close a deal....
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15 Years of Franchising: Lessons Learned Building Transworld
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, Andy and JT reflect on a major milestone: 15 years of franchising and the journey that took Transworld from a regional firm to a global brand. They walk through the limits of growing on their own, the need for partners with real ownership, and why franchising emerged as the right structure for sustainable expansion. The conversation breaks down what franchising actually requires, from documented systems and training to ongoing support and consistency across markets. Andy and JT also...
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Interest Rates
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are discussing all things interest rates. In this episode, you’ll hear about the importance of keeping interest rates reasonable, how they have evolved over the last 50 years or so, what they want from global interest rate makers, and more! We delve into the negative impact high interest rates have on businesses before hearing a little bit about Andy and JT’s personal experiences with interest rates. Finally, Andy and JT remind us why now is still a great time to...
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Podcasting with Seth Greene
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are speaking to Seth Greene from Market Domination about all things podcasting! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Seth’s passion for podcasting, how to be consistent as a podcaster, some tools you can use to put it together, the value of production companies, and so much more! We delve into how often you should air your show before discussing how to break up topics in your podcast. Finally, Seth tells us all about how you can get in touch with him and his...
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Government Shutdown Impact on Small Business SBA Loans - What Owners Need to Know
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. In this special ‘government shutdown’ edition, Andy sit down with a panel of Transworld leaders — Aaron Fox (Boston, MA), Samuel Curcio (Manhattan, NY), Scott Hislop (Minnesota), Diane Hartz Warsoff (Utah), and Johnathan Choe (Ohio / Los Angeles / Oregon) — to break down how the SBA loan portal shutdown impacts business buyers and sellers. The group explains why lenders cannot fund without an SBA loan number, how IRS pulls and other federal services create delays, and what end‑of‑year timing means for...
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The Power of Partnership: How Couples Succeed in Business
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, Andy sits down with Bob and Caroline Kelliher of Transworld Business Advisors of Western and Central Washington to explore what it’s really like to run a business as a couple. From running a 10,000-square-foot party supply store and later expanding to multiple locations, to teaching at Le Cordon Bleu and now helping entrepreneurs buy and sell companies through Transworld, the Kellihers have turned decades of shared experience into a thriving partnership. They discuss how they divide responsibilities, balance...
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AI Marketing Tools with Seth Greene
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, Andy sits down with return guest, Seth Greene, from Market Domination, to discuss a powerful lead-generation tool that helps business owners turn their content into qualified leads. Seth explains how his “Unlimited Leads for Life” software automates hours of manual prospecting: analyzing profiles, starting conversations, and nurturing relationships across multiple platforms without losing the human touch. He shares practical tips for using LinkedIn more effectively, how AI can support authentic outreach,...
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Large M&A Deals
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, Andy speaks with Andrew Bab of Debevoise & Plimpton about the high-stakes world of healthcare mergers and acquisitions. From billion-dollar deal structures and the teams required to execute them, to the common reasons major transactions fall apart, Andy and Andrew unpack the complexity behind large-scale deals. They also explore how private equity’s “dry powder” — the trillions of dollars firms keep in reserve to deploy into future deals — and the rise of AI-driven healthcare solutions are shaping...
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Deal Challenges and How to Solve Them
The Deal Board
Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, we are joined by Eric Straus and Sam Curcio from Transworld Advisors Manhattan to discuss deal challenges and how to overcome them, live from New York’s Theorist Podcast Studios. We reiterate why remembering the letters TKD is important, discuss the biggest underestimation of the deal process, why having the right tools is essential, and why ultimately hiring a professional can help you take your deal across the finish line. For more insights and advice on ensuring deal progression and success, be sure to tune...
info_outlineWelcome to The Deal Board Podcast, Transworld Business Advisors official podcast. This week, they’re joined by valuation expert Ray Skaug of BizProValue, along with Transworld Business Advisors Ryan Armstrong (Phoenix) and Jenn Taylor (West Central Ohio), for a deep dive into how business valuations are made in today’s market. Moving beyond outdated “multiple of earnings” shortcuts, the conversation explores how BizProValue’s cloud-based platform empowers brokers to analyze up to five years of tax returns in seconds, produce standardized, accurate reports, and present data in a way that builds trust with buyers, sellers, and lenders alike. Tuning in, you’ll learn how automation streamlines due diligence, how forecasting tools can help buyers plan for growth, and why precision and transparency are key to closing deals. If you want to discover what truly drives business value (and how to present it with confidence), this episode is packed with practical tools and expert insight you won’t want to miss!
Listing of the Week:
Taylor Bombardiere is selling a well-known café and bakery in one of Denver’s most desirable neighborhoods. This established business offers a full menu of fresh pastries, coffee, deli items, and breakfast sandwiches, with over a decade of steady growth. With $165,000 in seller’s discretionary earnings and a listing price of $375,000, this opportunity is ideal for an aspiring café owner or an operator looking to expand their portfolio. For more information, contact Taylor at 303-519-7578 or taylorb@tworld.com.
Deal of the Week:
Jenna Roesch and Jeff Konieczko from Transworld Business Advisors in Ontario recently closed the sale of a family-owned plastics manufacturing and distribution company. Specializing in custom molds made from PET and PC materials, the company had been operating successfully for over 12 years, serving industries from pharmaceuticals to personal care. The deal involved a smooth transition with the retiring founder and the son remaining involved post-sale, reflecting a win-win outcome for all parties. For inquiries, contact the Transworld Business Advisors Ontario office at 909-552-7003, or email Jeff at jeffk@tworld.com or Jenna at jroesch@tworld.com.
Key Points From This Episode:
• [01:40] Insight into BizProValue’s unique approach and platform features.
• [03:40] Ryan explains how standardized evaluations improve accuracy.
• [04:22] Jenn’s take on how automation simplifies agent workflows.
• [05:25] Benefits of real-time, dynamic data analysis for responsive decision-making.
• [07:57] The impact of buyers being more educated: transparency matters!
• [09:24] Why lenders prefer cloud-based tools over Excel worksheets.
• [11:06] The power of AI-driven uploads and data organization.
• [13:01] Ways that faster due diligence builds repeat buyer confidence.
• [15:42] A case study of when poor data caused a deal to fall apart.
• [17:37] Using valuations to manage seller expectations.
• [18:47] Growing demand for tools that clarify value in uncertain times.
• [20:40] How trust in the numbers builds trust in deals.
• [21:27] A message to baby boomers: understand the true value of your business.
• [23:21] How BizBuyValue can help buyers forecast success and focus strategy.
• [24:58] Your free 21-day BizProValue trial and training opportunities.
• [27:11] Listing of the Week: Taylor Bombardiere (Transworld Dallas Fort Worth Central) is selling a popular café and bakery with $165K cashflow.
• [28:37] Deal of the Week: Jenna Roesch and Jeff Konieczko (Transworld Ontario, CA) closed a family-owned plastics manufacturing business sale.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Email Jenn at jenn.taylor@tworld.com
Call Ryan on 480-447-3504
Email Ryan at rarmstrong@tworld.com
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Quotes:
“As times change, your information and analysis needs to change. – To be able to do that very quickly gives power to a broker. The broker who has that power and responsiveness is head and shoulders above somebody who's trying to crank out something by hand in an Excel workbook.” — Ray Skaug [0:07:36]
“That's how you get to a million dollars in revenue with less stress and more success: by automating data collection.” — Ray Skaug [0:12:16]
“When we have something tangible in front of them – [and] we’re bringing hard evidence in a great platform, the sellers are more likely to be in a healthier range to sell than believing they're worth – more than the market's willing to bear.” — Jenn Taylor [0:18:10]
“You can be part of what's next for somebody else. If you find the right buyer, it could be a great opportunity to hand off your legacy to somebody else [who’s] going to build their legacy on top of yours. – That’s something you can be proud of.” — Ryan Armstrong [0:22:49]