• What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About IPOs with guest Paul Hickey
    Mar 6 2025

    This episode breaks down the critical decision-making process for entrepreneurs considering an IPO or seeking venture capital, providing compelling insights into how to evaluate the options available. Key points include:

    • Importance of IPO vs. venture capital decisions
    • Outlining the benefits of going public
    • Understanding costs associated with both options
    • Realizing the hidden advantages of an IPO
    • Insights into the venture capitalist landscape
    • Discussing timing and preparation for IPO readiness

    Listen for expert advice tailored to business owners looking to elevate their growth strategies.


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    33 mins
  • How Company Culture Alignment Impacts a Sale with Guest Jacqueline Martinezof Alaris Advisors
    Jul 5 2024

    In this episode I interview guest Jacqueline who is also a sale-side advisor who specializes in selling RIAs - Registered Investment Advisor firms. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and insight about the importance of company cultural alignment to a transaction. It isn't always just about the money when we sell a business. Enjoy!

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    23 mins
  • The Importance of Leadership Development When Scaling a Business with Shawn Richards, the founder of Blue Sky Business Consulting
    Jun 18 2024

    In this episode, I welcome Shawn Richards, the founder of Blue Sky Business Consulting. Shawn shares his unique approach to business advising, focusing on helping businesses transition from a growth model to a scaling model. He discusses the four key areas he addresses: financial systems, systems and operations, leadership and team development, and emotional well-being.

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    16 mins
  • Using an 831b Insurance Tool to Reduce Risk and Taxes
    Jun 11 2024

    In this episode I interview insurance expert Van Carlson, an insurance risk reduction expert and the owner of SRA. Van reveals how business owners can use IRS Code Section 831b to defer taxes and reduce risk, especially in anticipation of the sale of their business. This powerful, yet obscure structure is coming to light for small business owners. In the past it has been used mostly by Fortune 500 companies.

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    Bsalesgroup.com
    DesignMySale.com

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    Bsalesgroup.com
    DesignMySale.com

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    31 mins
  • You Have an Offer, Now What?
    May 30 2024

    In this episode we discuss how NOT to catch the Cinderella Syndrome when negotiating a LOI or IOI. I reveal our unique AI tool which will scan your offer document after you scrub it for the sensitive information, outlining the vulnerabilities and deficiencies in the offer so you can easily pinpoint what you need to focus on. Then, yes, of course, you will receive tips and tactics for negotiating the best possible price and terms for the sale of your business.

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    17 mins
  • How AI is Changing the Sale of a Business
    Jan 2 2024

    The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we do business. It has impacted the business of selling businesses as well. In this episode we go international as I interview a world renowned expert in business consulting, Dr. Joe O'Mahoney, Professor at Cardiff University in Whales about the impact of AI on business consulting and selling a business. Dr. O'Mahoney shares valuable insight about the direction of and impact of AI on M&A transactions.

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    41 mins
  • Working Capital Discussion for Business Brokers With Treve Kinsey
    Dec 19 2023

    Working Capital is something that all too often is the reason the sale of a business fails. This episode is designed for Business Brokers and M&A professionals to discuss the need for addressing Working Capital early on in the transaction to increase the likelihood of the transaction closing.

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    34 mins
  • Guest Steele Kizerian Reviews How EOS Helps Business Owners Boost Business Value
    Dec 14 2023

    In this episode we discuss the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Worldwide and how Steele Kizerian, an EOS Integrator, helps business owners scale and prepare their businesses for a future sale.

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    24 mins