M&A Unplugged
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 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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Episodes
Steve Kennett: Important Acquisition Criteria And Growth – Ep. 003
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode, Domenic and Steve Kennett discuss: Steve’s professional journey and his decision to own his own business. His acquisition criteria must haves. What attracted Steve to Phoenix Industrial Cleaning, Inc. Growing after acquisition. Key Takeaways: First take an inventory of yourself, what’s important to you, what are you looking for in a transaction. Line up the right set of advisors. There’s no perfect business – every business has blemishes. Understan...
Jim Piper: Creating Relationships With Family-Owned Acquisitions – Ep. 002
June 25, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode, Domenic and Jim Piper discuss: The organic growth and diversification of Matot, a fourth generation, woman-owned manufacturing company. The process of acquisition with Matot and Kelair. The research of and process of interviewing acquisition targets. The integration process after acquiring Kelair. Key Takeaways: Research the market. Make sure there is a market there to be made. Understand the motivation of the seller – The Sailboat Test. Build a relations...
002 Jim Piper: Creating Relationships with Family-Owned Acquisitions
June 25, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode, Domenic and Jim Piper discuss: The organic growth and diversification of Matot, a fourth generation, woman-owned manufacturing company. The process of acquisition with Matot and Kelair. The research of and process of interviewing acquisition targets. The integration process after acquiring Kelair. Key Takeaways: Research the market. Make sure there is a market there to be made. Understand the motivation of the seller – The Sailboat Test. Build a relations...
Michael MacNair: Traveling Through The Acquisition Process – Ep. 001
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, Domenic and Michael discuss: The elements of what makes a great organization. The beginning of Mike’s first business and the transition to the acquisition. The process of the acquisition. The business transition and Mike's plans for the future. Key Takeaways: Integration – plan for and be ready for the integration, whether selling or buying. As the owner, don’t be the business. Know the value of your business. Know what drives the value of that business. A...
001 Michael MacNair: Traveling Through the Acquisition Process
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, Domenic and Michael discuss: The elements of what makes a great organization. The beginning of Mike’s first business and the transition to the acquisition. The process of the acquisition. The business transition and Mike's plans for the future. Key Takeaways: Integration – plan for and be ready for the integration, whether selling or buying. As the owner, don’t be the business. Know the value of your business. Know what drives the value of that business. A...
Welcome to M&A Unplugged!
June 07, 2019 19:53 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBWelcome to M&A Unplugged! If you want to be strategic and maximize the value of your business, whether for sale or acquisition, we are here for you. Domenic has personally been involved with over 300 M&A transactions and, through this podcast, we will be bringing you interviews with buyers, sellers, and advisors regarding scaling, selling, and acquiring businesses. With experience across a broad range of industries nationally, Domenic can bring information regarding all types of transacti...