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 every episode, you will gain valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help you maximize the value of your own transactions. Mergers, Acquisitions, buying a business, selling a business, scaling a business and exiting a business all take time, preparation and the proper knowledge. M&A Unplugged promises to deliver relevant content for your business transaction and growth goals. Hosted by Domenic Rinaldi, the owner and managing partner of Sun Acquisitions - a Chicago based mergers and acquisitions firm. Having been involved in over 300 M&A transactions across a broad range of industries, Domenic asks the questions that unlock the secrets to creating value in transactions.

107: Season 1 of M&A Unplugged Coming to an End 06/22/2021

106: How To Make The Most Out Of M&A Exclusivity 06/15/2021

105: What Value Drivers Should You Consider During Business Valuation? 06/08/2021

104: Understanding Bank Financing For Owners And Buyers Of Businesses Affected By The Pandemic 06/01/2021

103: Why Employee Integration Is A Critical Aspect Of M&A with Jennifer Fondrevay 05/25/2021

102. How To Avoid And Mitigate Successor Liabilities with Dino Armiros 05/18/2021

101: Social Media Due Diligence: Gauging The Value And Potential Of A Business’ Digital Assets With John Vuong 05/11/2021

100: Celebrating M&A Unplugged's First Hundred Episodes 05/04/2021

99: Patrick Stroth: Mitigating Post-Closing Risks Through The Rep And Warranty Insurance 04/27/2021

98: Best Practices For A Successful First Meeting With A Business Owner 04/20/2021

97: What You Need To Know About SBA Loans with Doug Adams 04/13/2021

96: How To Narrow Down Your Search Criteria For A Business Acquisition with Tim Lahey 04/06/2021

95. Getting Around Tax Consequences In M&A Transactions with Ed Castellani 03/30/2021

94: How To Break Through The Business Growth Plateau With Brett Trainor 03/23/2021

93. How To Avoid The Number One Pitfall In Transactions 03/16/2021

92. The Bumpy Road To Growth Through Acquisition with Priscilla McKinney 03/09/2021

91. Creative Deal Structures To Bridge The Gap with Joseph DeVito 03/02/2021

90. Common M&A Pitfalls: 7 Mistakes You Must Never Do 02/23/2021

89. 7 Major Reasons to Use Acquisitions for Growth 02/16/2021

88. Navigating The Realm Of Pandemic-Hit Private Equity with Scott Becker 02/09/2021

87. Top 7 Pitfalls That Buyers Face During M&A Diligence with Joe Beer 02/02/2021

86. How To Conduct Due Diligence During Acquisition: Best Practices And A High-Level Checklist 01/26/2021

85. How The CARES Act Will Change SBA 7(a) Loans with Doug Adams 01/19/2021

84. Life In The Realm Of Wealth Management with Tom Hine 01/12/2021

83. Growing A Business Through Acquisition And Selling It Higher with Greg Kihlstrom 01/05/2021

82. 2020 Recap And Preparing For The Deals Ahead 12/29/2020

81. The Power Of A Well-Targeted Business Mindset with Michael Zipursky 12/22/2020

80. How Banks Are Handling M&A Transactions In Lending with Doug Adams 12/15/2020

79. Navigating The Changes In The M&A Marketplace During COVID 12/08/2020

78. Due Diligence And Integration: Preparing For Your Next Acquisition with Mark Walztoni 12/01/2020