M&A Unplugged
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 85 ratingsAre 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.
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107: Season 1 of M&A Unplugged Coming to an End
June 22, 2021 14:58 - 4 minutes - 5.74 MBM&A Unplugged Season 1 is coming to an end. Season 2 will be back after this summer. Visit our website to download our free resources for those wishing to buy or sell a business: https://k2adviser.com/resources/ If you enjoy our content, please remember to subscribe and leave a review. We look forward to seeing you again on the next episode of M&A Unplugged. Until then, please remember that scaling, acquiring or selling a business takes time, preparation and proper knowledge.
106: How To Make The Most Out Of M&A Exclusivity
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBM&A exclusivity is one major strategy utilized by many, but some are unaware of how to push its advantages to the limit. Starting a series of topics from his one-on-one client consultations, Domenic Rinaldi shares one conversation focused on exclusivity. He explains how this gives buyers the owners' undivided attention and speeds up the entire purchasing process. Domenic also breaks down the most important tips for sellers in releasing their company from the market to make it exclusive. He d...
105: What Value Drivers Should You Consider During Business Valuation? – Ep. 105
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBAlthough many businesses out there are similar in many ways, each one has value drivers unique to them. These significant factors dictate the overall framework of a business, and looking at them much closely will help a lot during valuations. Domenic Rinaldi highlights one of his most downloaded episodes that discusses the most common value drivers to consider. He explains how they hugely contribute to closing M&A transactions. From people management to complex finance and infrastructure pro...
105: What Value Drivers Should You Consider During Business Valuation?
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBAlthough many businesses out there are similar in many ways, each one has value drivers unique to them. These significant factors dictate the overall framework of a business, and looking at them much closely will help a lot during valuations. Domenic Rinaldi highlights one of his most downloaded episodes that discusses the most common value drivers to consider. He explains how they hugely contribute to closing M&A transactions. From people management to complex finance and infrastructure pro...
104: Understanding Bank Financing For Owners And Buyers Of Businesses Affected By The Pandemic
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBIt’s no secret that a lot of industries were severely impacted by the pandemic. But how exactly did it affect bank financing for owners and buyers of businesses? Domenic Rinaldi shares some handy information for people who are interested in purchasing and selling their business. He explains the need to understand how banks view these deals and the different issues that come with them. Banks are being cautious and are looking at a good track record, monthly financial plans, and comparison bet...
103: Why Employee Integration Is A Critical Aspect Of M&A with Jennifer Fondrevay
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBEmployee integration is such a critical aspect of any M&A transaction that it’s a wonder why most entrepreneurs spend too little time planning for and executing this element. As a result, they often end up trying to catch up with it during the due diligence phase, which is quite a bit late to say the least. When is the right time to start thinking about employee integration? What essential considerations do you have to take in its execution? Domenic Rinaldi goes deeper into this topic with J...
102. How To Avoid And Mitigate Successor Liabilities with Dino Armiros
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIt is never a bad idea to acquire a thriving business. But sometimes, buyers find themselves in a bit of a pickle because of successor liabilities. Dissecting this topic with Domenic Rinaldi is Dino Armiros from the law firm Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr. Together, they discuss the most common sorts of successor liabilities every buyer should be aware of. They delve into the red flags to be determined while the final act asset purchase agreements are getting drafted. Dino also explores the r...
101: Social Media Due Diligence: Gauging The Value And Potential Of A Business’ Digital Assets With John Vuong
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBThese days, social media presence is in itself an asset. That is why it should be included in your due diligence when you’re sizing up a company you’re trying to purchase. If you’re a business owner, it is one thing that you have to consider if you want to take your company’s valuation a notch or two higher. However this aspect of due diligence doesn’t get nearly enough attention, especially considering the fact that digital will only grow in importance in the future. Recognizing this gap in...
100: Celebrating M&A Unplugged's First Hundred Episodes
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBAfter hours of engaging discussions and interesting guests, M&A Unplugged now marks its 100th episode! Besides hitting this momentous achievement, the show is also being downloaded in more than 50 countries and one of top ten M&A shows worldwide. To celebrate their first hundred episodes, Domenic Rinaldi looks back with gratitude to everyone he has worked and collaborated with to make the podcast show possible and successful. He also brings some of his previous guests who share their anniver...
99: Patrick Stroth: Mitigating Post-Closing Risks Through The Rep And Warranty Insurance
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBM&A deals don't just end after the acquisition. In fact, inherent to it are post-closing risks that buyers and sellers will have to face. Are there stones left unturned during the due diligence process? What monetary holdback and liability will arise? Domenic Rinaldi's guest for this episode, Patrick Stroth, has been the go-to person for many buyers and sellers looking for their way out of these risks. As the founder of Rubicon Insurance Services, LLC, he has been a pioneer in applying what ...
98: Best Practices For A Successful First Meeting With A Business Owner
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBKnowing how to prepare for and conduct an initial meeting with a business owner drastically increases your chances of having a successful first meeting. First meetings are crucial when building any business relationship. When you come into the meeting fully prepared, you'll easily build rapport and gain the trust of the business owner. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi provides a best practices overview on how to have a successful first meeting with an owner and why this is critically importa...
97: What You Need To Know About SBA Loans with Doug Adams
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBDo you want to be knowledgeable and prepared when you decide to exit your own business? Having an in-depth look at Small Business Acquisition Loans (SBA) will come in handy when that day arises. Today’s guest is Douglas Adams, the principal and president of Emerson Capital Corp, which provides financial solutions in business acquisition loans. In this episode, Douglas discusses with Domenic Rinaldi the qualification, costs, and debt structure of SBA. If you want to have great intel so you ca...
96: How To Narrow Down Your Search Criteria For A Business Acquisition with Tim Lahey
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBCasting a wide net over the marketplace gives you a lot of choices when it comes to business acquisitions. But without proper search criteria, having many options may result in more challenging decision-making. Tim Lahey joins Domenic Rinaldi to share how he narrowed his business acquisition choices to just a few industries, allowing him to acquire the custom integration company, Homerun Technology. He also talks about the strategies he followed to ensure a smooth transition with its past ow...
95. Getting Around Tax Consequences In M&A Transactions with Ed Castellani
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBMany people who get into the world of merging and acquisition pay little to no attention to various tax consequences and how to optimize them. Despite the different experiences between sellers and buyers, how can we bridge the gap here? Joining Domenic Rinaldi to delve into this matter is CPA and attorney, Ed Castellani. Together, they talk about the right way to approach a seller demanding stock transaction with no optimal tax outcome, the specifics of the letter of intent, the buckets of a...
94: How To Break Through The Business Growth Plateau With Brett Trainor
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBDid you know that 90% of all businesses never exceed $1 million in sales? That is a huge number of companies and solopreneurs basically just plateauing in their business growth after capping a certain threshold value. If you’re an existing owner of a business or someone who is contemplating to acquire one and grow it, you may want to take some time for this one. Join in as Domenic Rinaldi talks to a return guest, Brett Trainor, an expert in helping companies that have plateaued break through...
93. How To Avoid The Number One Pitfall In Transactions
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen you get to the core of why people fail during their transactions, you’ll see that it is because of the lack of preparation. And Domenic Rinaldi has some data to back this up. In this episode, he shares the highlights of the 300 buyer assessments collected in 2020, offering insights into why people fail to prepare and how you can avoid it. As we get into the thick of 2021, it is time to overcome the number one thing standing in the way of having a successful transaction. Follow Domenic i...
92. The Bumpy Road To Growth Through Acquisition with Priscilla McKinney
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBThere is something romantic about growing a business organically, but those who have been in the trenches know how unglamorous that process can be in the day-to-day. Growth through acquisition is a far quicker and easier option if you want to grow in scale, but you also have to be very careful about the potential pitfalls. This B2B marketer’s story beautifully illustrates that point. Priscilla McKinney is no stranger to adversity, as she has seen her previous business literally burn down to ...
91. Creative Deal Structures To Bridge The Gap with Joseph DeVito
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBValuation has always been one of the tougher nuts to crack in M&A deals, even under normal circumstances. When you throw in a pandemic to the mix, things begin to become more challenging, but also more interesting. Join Domenic Rinaldi as he speaks with Howard & Howard’s Joe DeVito to discuss some of the creative deal structures that M&A parties have adopted to bridge the valuation and risk gaps that came as a result of COVID-19. While 2020 certainly has been a tough ride as far as M&A trans...
90. Common M&A Pitfalls: 7 Mistakes You Must Never Do
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB70% of M&A transactions are doomed to fail because of poor preparation and unclear strategies. To help minimize the risks faced by most business buyers and sellers, Domenic Rinaldi talks about seven of the most common M&A pitfalls that must be avoided at all costs. From the ROI targets and due diligence to valuation and integration, he delves into the most important stages of M&A and how to navigate through them effectively. Take note of each one, and you are on a straight, clear path to a s...
Common M&A Pitfalls: 7 Mistakes You Must Never Do – Ep. 090
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB70% of M&A transactions are doomed to fail because of poor preparation and unclear strategies. To help minimize the risks faced by most business buyers and sellers, Domenic Rinaldi talks about seven of the most common M&A pitfalls that must be avoided at all costs. From the ROI targets and due diligence to valuation and integration, he delves into the most important stages of M&A and how to navigate through them effectively. Take note of each one, and you are on a straight, clear path to a s...
89. 7 Major Reasons to Use Acquisitions for Growth
February 16, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBWhether you are contemplating buying your first business, or you already own a business, growth is one of the key elements to the long-term health of your company. It has become hard to grow a business in traditional ways. On today’s podcast, let Domenic Rinaldi share a strategy to grow your business faster and cheaper. For more comprehensive guidance, download our due diligence best practices guide and checklist, as well as, additional free resources on our website at www.k2adviser.com/...
Scott Becker: Navigating The Realm Of Pandemic-Hit Private Equity – Ep. 088
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic shook the nation to its core and swept through various industries, putting a halt to many business operations and shutting down numerous businesses. Although private equity is one field that is profoundly affected by the crisis, it managed to jump back into the game before 2020 finally ended. With so many things significantly changed now, how should entrepreneurs navigate this space? Domenic Rinaldi is joined by Scott Becker of Becker's Hospital Review to discuss how to...
88. Navigating The Realm Of Pandemic-Hit Private Equity with Scott Becker
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBCOVID-19 shook the nation to its core and swept through various industries, putting a halt to many business operations. Private equity was profoundly affected by the crisis but jumped back into the game before 2021. Domenic Rinaldi is joined by Scott Becker to discuss how to approach private equity with smaller, COVID-19 resistant deals on the rise. For more guidance, download our due diligence best practices guide & checklist and additional free resources on our website at www.k2adviser...
Joe Beer: Top 7 Pitfalls That Buyers Face During M&A Diligence – Ep. 087
February 02, 2021 09:45 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThere is no such thing as a perfect deal and there will always be pitfalls waiting for buyers as they go through the diligence process. The most common ones can be avoided, however, if buyers can pay attention to them in due time. Joined by Joe Beer, the VP of Operations at Sun Acquisitions, Domenic Rinaldi shares the top seven most common due diligence pitfalls that buyers encounter during M&A transactions. Having been involved in over 200 closing transactions, Joe is familiar with almost e...
87. Top 7 Pitfalls That Buyers Face During M&A Diligence with Joe Beer
February 02, 2021 09:45 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThe most common pitfalls buyers face can be avoided, however, if buyers can pay attention to them in due time. Joined by Joe Beer, the VP of Operations at Sun Acquisitions and over 200 deals under his belt, Domenic Rinaldi shares the top 7 most common due diligence pitfalls that buyers encounter during M&A transactions. For more comprehensive guidance, download our due diligence best practices guide and checklist, as well as, additional free resources on our website at www.k2adviser.com/...
86. How To Conduct Due Diligence During Acquisition: Best Practices And A High-Level Checklist
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIt goes without saying that getting due diligence right can make or break your transaction. Your go-to M&A expert, Domenic Rinaldi, devotes this episode to give you a roadmap on due diligence. He discusses the best practices that successful deals have in common and provides a checklist of tasks to undertake during diligence. For more comprehensive guidance, download our due diligence best practices guide and checklist, as well as, additional free resources on our website at k2adviser.com...
How To Conduct Due Diligence During Acquisition: Best Practices And A High-Level Checklist – Ep. 086
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIt goes without saying that getting due diligence right can make or break your M&A transaction. Cutting corners and not getting professional advice can cost you your very investment when you’re already in too deep in the acquisition process. The best way to learn these things is to listen to the advice of those who have been there. Your go-to M&A expert, Domenic Rinaldi, devotes this episode to give you a roadmap on how to approach due diligence so that you can understand the totality of the...
Doug Adams: How The CARES Act Will Change SBA 5(a) Loans – Ep. 085
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MBMany people have been praying for new opportunities this 2021. For those who delve into business acquisitions, huge changes may already be coming their way. Doug Adams of Emerson Capital and Domenic Rinaldi talk about the significant amendments to the CARES Act, which is mainly about waving SBA fees for all newly booked deals. This huge news will result in cheaper acquisitions for buyers and more cash earnings for sellers, all thanks to leverage banking. Doug and Domenic talk about the many ...
85. How The CARES Act Will Change SBA 7(a) Loans with Doug Adams
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MBFor those who delve into business acquisitions, huge changes may be coming their way. Doug Adams of Emerson Capital and Domenic Rinaldi talk about the significant amendments to the CARES Act and the waving SBA fees for all new deals. This huge news will result in cheaper acquisitions for buyers and more earnings for sellers. For more comprehensive guidance, download our due diligence best practices guide and checklist, as well as, additional free resources on our website at k2adviser.com...
Doug Adams: How The CARES Act Will Change SBA 7(a) Loans – Ep. 085
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MBMany people have been praying for new opportunities this 2021. For those who delve into business acquisitions, huge changes may already be coming their way. Doug Adams of Emerson Capital and Domenic Rinaldi talk about the significant amendments to the CARES Act, which is mainly about waving SBA fees for all newly booked deals. This huge news will result in cheaper acquisitions for buyers and more cash earnings for sellers, all thanks to leverage banking. Doug and Domenic talk about the many ...
84. Life In The Realm Of Wealth Management with Tom Hine
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBMany entrepreneurs & businesses turn to wealth management firms for help in managing finances & assets. To learn more about this industry, Domenic Rinaldi interviews Tom Hine of Capital Wealth Management. He discusses how he started his own financial planning career, and how he built his business through conducting 7 acquisitions. For more comprehensive guidance, download our due diligence best practices guide and checklist, and additional free resources on our website at k2adviser.com/...
Tom Hine: Life In The Realm Of Wealth Management – Ep. 084
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBMany entrepreneurs and businesses turn to wealth management firms for help in managing their finances and assets. Having an effective and trustworthy advisory service can certainly help ensure that one of the essential elements that fuels their business is properly monitored, arranged, and utilized. To learn more about this industry, Domenic Rinaldi interviews Tom Hine of Capital Wealth Management, LLC. He looks back on how he transitioned from being an independent insurance agent to startin...
83. Growing A Business Through Acquisition And Selling It Higher with Greg Kihlstrom
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBMany successful entrepreneurs know that, in one way or another, you will have to find your exit—one that leaves you far better than when you started. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi invites serial entrepreneur and CEO of CareerGrig, Greg Kihlstrom, to talk about Greg’s experience growing a business through acquisition and then selling that same business years later for a much higher multiple. He shares how he was able to integrate a business into his existing operation and how to methodic...
Greg Kihlstrom: Growing A Business Through Acquisition And Selling It Higher – Ep. 083
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBA business has its cycle. Many successful entrepreneurs know that, in one way or another, you will have to find your exit—one that leaves you far better than when you started. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi invites serial entrepreneur and CEO of CareerGrig, Greg Kihlstrom, to talk about Greg’s experience growing a business through acquisition and then selling that same business years later for a much higher multiple. He shares how he was able to integrate a business into his existing opera...
2020 Recap And Preparing For The Deals Ahead – Ep. 082
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat a year it has been! If you are still here standing, then you deserve a pat on the back for making it through. Now that we’re at the end of this chaotic 2020, it’s time to look back and recount the things we gained and the lessons we learned. Domenic Rinaldi bids this year goodbye in this last episode of 2020 as he provides an end-of-the-year recap and a good story about deal preparation. After all, what is a good way to end a challenging year than prepare for the next and make it the ye...
82. 2020 Recap And Preparing For The Deals Ahead
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat a year it has been! If you are still here standing, then you deserve a pat on the back for making it through. Now that we’re at the end of this chaotic 2020, it’s time to look back and recount the things we gained and the lessons we learned. Domenic Rinaldi bids this year goodbye in this last episode of 2020 as he provides an end-of-the-year recap and a good story about deal preparation. After all, what is a good way to end a challenging year than prepare for the next and make it the ...
Michael Zipursky: The Power Of A Well-Targeted Business Mindset – Ep. 081
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBMany businesses have admirable visions, enticing goals, and meaningful purposes, but still fall short in attaining success. Most of the time, it is caused by a lack of a well-targeted business mindset. Domenic Rinaldi talks with Michael Zipursky, the CEO of Consulting Success, in discussing how to redirect your focus, hone an effective message, maximize outsourcing services, and pinpoint your target audience in order to start an effective, self-managing team. Michael also shares some useful ...
81. The Power Of A Well-Targeted Business Mindset with Michael Zipursky
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBMany businesses have admirable visions, enticing goals, and meaningful purposes, but still fall short in attaining success. Most of the time, it is caused by a lack of a well-targeted business mindset. Domenic Rinaldi talks with Michael Zipursky, the CEO of Consulting Success, in discussing how to redirect your focus, hone an effective message, maximize outsourcing services, and pinpoint your target audience in order to start an effective, self-managing team. Michael also shares some usefu...
Doug Adams: How Banks Are Handling M&A Transactions In Lending – Ep. 080
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThe world has undeniably become different due to the pandemic. As such, the landscape from where banks operate has also changed. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi discusses how the banks are handling M&A transactions in lending these days with the help of Doug Adams of Emerson Capital. Doug is a loan broker that specializes in helping people secure SBA loans for their acquisitions. With his expertise, he shares how deals are getting financed when the revenues of a business have been impacted ...
80. How Banks Are Handling M&A Transactions In Lending with Doug Adams
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThe landscape from where banks operate has changed. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi discusses how the banks are handling M&A transactions in lending these days with the help of Doug Adams of Emerson Capital. With his expertise, Doug shares how deals are getting financed when the revenues of a business have been impacted positively or negatively, what the banks are looking for during underwriting, how to look at the deal structures when buying a business during this time, and more. For ...
79. Navigating The Changes In The M&A Marketplace During COVID
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has put all of us into this environment of uncertainty that moving forward often feels like walking with eyes closed. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi goes solo to help us make sense of what is happening now in the M&A marketplace. He answers whether or not deals are happening and how they have changed during this period of time and likely in the future after COVID. Domenic provides some great key things to think of before doing a deal, no matter if you’re a buyer or ...
Navigating The Changes In The M&A Marketplace During COVID - Ep. 079
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has put all of us into this environment of uncertainty that moving forward often feels like walking with eyes closed. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi goes solo to help us make sense of what is happening now in the M&A marketplace. He answers whether or not deals are happening and how they have changed during this period of time and likely in the future after COVID. Domenic provides some great key things to think of before doing a deal, no matter if you’re a buyer or a ...
78. Due Diligence And Integration: Preparing For Your Next Acquisition with Mark Walztoni
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBDue diligence and integration should have equal weighting in any acquisition. As integration is gaining more and more steam, more acquirers are asking how to do integration these days compared to years ago. Joining Domenic Rinaldi on today’s podcast is Mark Walztoni, who shares his high-level formula for approaching this phase, along with how to avoid some of the common pitfalls. This episode will surely help you be prepared for your next acquisition. For more comprehensive guidance, dow...
Mark Walztoni: Due Diligence And Integration: Preparing For Your Next Acquisition - Ep. 078
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBDue diligence and integration should have equal weighting in any acquisition. As integration is gaining more and more steam, more acquirers are asking how to do integration these days compared to years ago. Joining Domenic Rinaldi on today’s podcast is Mark Walztoni, who shares his high-level formula for approaching this phase, along with how to avoid some of the common pitfalls. Mark has many years of HR mergers and acquisitions experience, and this episode will surely help you be prepared ...
Jennifer Goldman: Grow Your Business From A Simmer Pot – Ep. 077
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBWhen we have just acquired a business, it can be easy to dive into transforming and growing it immediately. However, this episode’s guest, Jennifer Goldman of Jennifer Goldman Consulting, is all about the opposite. In fact, she tells you to stop and start by doing nothing other than developing what she calls a “simmer pot”. Domenic Rinaldi uncovers what this means as he and Jennifer go right into the things you need to go over with your business operations and develop a roadmap for changes. ...
77. Grow Your Business From A Simmer Pot with Jennifer Goldman
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBWhen we have just acquired a business, it can be easy to dive into transforming and growing it immediately. However, this episode’s guest, Jennifer Goldman of Jennifer Goldman Consulting, is all about the opposite. In fact, she tells you to stop and start by doing nothing other than developing what she calls a “simmer pot”. Domenic Rinaldi uncovers what this means as he and Jennifer go right into the things you need to go over with your business operations and develop a roadmap for changes...
76. The Most Common Value Drivers That Affect Business Valuation
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBThere are a number of components that you should be looking at any time you’re valuing a business. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi dives into one of them – value drivers. What are the common value drivers that you should be looking at? Why are these value drivers so important? How does each of them affect a company’s valuation during an acquisition? Listen in and learn what things you need to look for in terms of money factors, people factors and industry factors that may increase or decr...
The Most Common Value Drivers That Affect Business Valuation - Ep. 076
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBThere are a number of components that you should be looking at any time you’re valuing a business. In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi dives into one of them – value drivers. What are the common value drivers that you should be looking at? Why are these value drivers so important? How does each of them affect a company’s valuation during an acquisition? Listen in and learn what things you need to look for in terms of money factors, people factors and industry factors that may increase or decrea...
Keith Knohl: The Business Ownership Process - Ep. 075
November 10, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBKeith Knohl always dreamed of owning a business. He tried to start a few ventures during his long and successful corporate career, but like the vast majority of all startups, he could never quite get it off the ground. He decided that buying an existing business that already had ongoing revenues, profits, clients, trained employees, and a foundation was a much smarter and safer path to business ownership. On today’s show, Keith joins Domenic Rinaldi to share his journey of buying a business,...
75. The Business Ownership Process with Keith Knohl
November 10, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBKeith Knohl always dreamed of owning a business. He tried to start a few ventures during his long and successful corporate career. He decided that buying an existing business that already had ongoing revenues, profits, clients, trained employees, and a foundation was a much smarter and safer path to business ownership. Keith joins Domenic Rinaldi to share his journey of buying a business, which included retaining a buy-side broker to help him through all phases of the process. If you’ve ne...