For M&A Professionals: Part 2 of A Finance Veteran’s Career From Wall Street to Emerging Markets
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
Release Date: 04/21/2025
Can you sell your business and pay $0 in federal income tax?
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
Did you know that a tax benefit, the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax exclusion, can save you millions? Discover how properly structuring your company from the start can lead to a tax-free sale of your C Corporation, potentially saving you millions. You’ll learn the crucial steps to take now to prepare for a successful and highly profitable exit later. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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Accelerate Your Company’s Growth
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
Looking to supercharge your business and unlock its full potential? This episode reveals how growth equity can be the key to rapid expansion, even if you don’t think you need the capital. Discover the strategic reasons why a growth equity investment can lead to a more lucrative exit in a shorter timeframe, and learn how to prepare your company for a successful partnership that fuels your future. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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How to Negotiate the Most Important Clauses in your LOI
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when selling your business is not negotiating the letter of intent (LOI). Join M&A Attorneys Mital Makadia and David Siegel while we discuss your negotiating leverage, common mistakes, and problematic clauses in the LOI. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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How to Build a Saleable Business
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
How can you build your business with the plan to sell it in the future? Join Saul Cohen, a CPA and acquisitions advisor, as we discuss how saleable businesses are intentionally built for sale and typically have higher valuations, with multiples increasing from 2-3 times those of lifestyle businesses. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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How Your Life Will Change After Selling Your Business
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
How much had you thought about what life will be like after you sell your business? Join serial entrepreneur and private equity operator Jim Evanger to learn about the life changes after selling a business. Jim shares his experience of selling his first business, the emotional impact, and the subsequent transition to new ventures. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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What To Expect When Selling Your Business To A Search Fund
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
Have you heard about Search Funds and wondered what sets them apart from other investment-based buyers? Join us and Abdel Rahim, a search fund investor, as we discus the search fund model for selling businesses and how it offers founders a smooth transition, flexibility, and potential equity rollover for sellers. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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How Will the “Big, Beautiful Bill Act” Impact Your Business Sale?
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
Have you been wondering what the “Big Beautiful Bill Act” means for the sale of your business? Join returning guest Bill Weirsema as we discuss the changes that are designed to make M&A transactions more attractive, reduce tax burdens for both buyers and sellers, and stimulate more activity in the market. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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The Most Stressful Part of Selling Your Business
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
What is the most stressful part of selling your business? Join us as we discuss the recent acquisition of National Pavement Partners and the balance they had to strike between completing due diligence and looking after their customers during their busiest season. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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Major Changes to SBA Loans (July 2025)
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
Learn all about how the new SBA loan standard operation procedures will influence your sale. Steve Mariani, a financing intermediary, emphasized the importance of understanding these changes, particularly the equity injection rules and the impact on vehicle liens, to navigate SBA transactions effectively. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
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How to Increase Your Business’s Value and Attract Buyers
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
What do buyers look for in a business, and how can you increase the value of your business by focusing on these areas? Join us as we discuss strategies for increasing the value of your businesses to attract buyers with Justin Goodbread, a business coach and financial advisor. Want To Learn More? Additional Resources: Selling your business? . Courses: Download Download If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to .
info_outlineWhat is happening in the world of corporate finance? How did we get where we are today and what does the future hold? Jeff Hooke returns to M&A Talk to continue the conversation about the most important lessons he has learned over 40 years in the investment banking world. He discusses trends over the past 10-20 years and relates where he thinks the markets are heading today.
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Want To Learn More?
- The Myth of Private Equity: An Inside Look at Wall Street’s Transformative Investments by Jeffrey C. Hooke
- 18 Differences Between Valuing Public and Private Businesses
- How to Sell an Online Business: A Case Study
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
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