Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2025

We’re scratching our heads and we, we looked and we’re like, man, we’re an independent repair shop with a Volvo sign on the building. Bill Black on Scaling National Fleet Management In this episode of Know to Grow, Chandler Kohn sits down with sits down with Bill Black , founder and CEO of National Fleet Management.

Management

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 13, 2025

Leading and Growing a Family Collision Business with Josh and Michelle Fuller On this week’s episode, Cole Strandberg chats with Josh and Michelle Fuller, fourth-generation leaders of the 111-year-old Fuller’s Collision Center. Listen and Follow The Collision Vision. So greatly appreciate you joining us even with some jet lag. Appreciate it.

Business

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 31, 2025

It’s one that I’m personally very much looking forward to. I have some of the books that we’ll talk about later on on my phone in my Kindle app right now. Most of that time has been overseeing strategy and acquisitions. Listen and Follow The Collision Vision. Before we dive in, I’ve studied up on you.

M&A

How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

b' E212: Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Carl Allen is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with over 30 years of experience. Visit Echo Eight for more information.

M&A

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

b' E161: Joanna Oakey: Navigating Emotional Dynamics in M&A Deals - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available.

M&A

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

b' E159: Building an Empire - Businesses, Private Equity, And M&A - With Adam Coffey - Watch Here rn rn _ rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. Army soldier, engineer, and pilot.

Private Equity

Midaxo

APRIL 17, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT and GPT-4 marks a significant transformation in the way all types of ‘knowledge work’, including M&A and corporate development, will be carried out. For example, take the following prompt: “How could <company name> create value through M&A?”

M&A

How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

The Top 20 SMB (Main Street) M&A Influencers to Follow in 2023 and other Resources Here are the top people to follow if you are into or looking to get into buying, growing, and selling small businesses. If you are "Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur," start here for free. as they mostly create content for larger deals.

M&A

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

Book-building

How2Exit

DECEMBER 22, 2023

b' E171: Navigating Small-Medium Business M&A with Eric Pacifici: Tips and Common Deal Killers - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. rn "I love entrepreneurship through acquisition.

M&A

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

E241: Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Danny O'Neill : Danny O'Neill is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in sales and marketing. Currently, Danny focuses on M&A activities, primarily within the marketing and creative agency sectors.

Acquisitions

How2Exit

JULY 23, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. Visit [link] Key Takeaways: Focus is important in the mergers and acquisitions space to ensure the best outcomes. Corporate acquirers have advantages in terms of trust and the ability to execute acquisition strategies.

M&A

How2Exit

APRIL 22, 2024

b' E206: Walker's Acquisition Advantage: Buy Smarter, Win Bigger with Proven Buy Then Build Strategy - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Walker Deibel is an influential figure in the field of mergers and acquisitions, renowned for his bestselling book "Buy Then Build."

Acquisitions

Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments. The major steps of LBO are: Building the Sources and Uses tables. Building a proforma balance sheet. Building the go-forward 3-statement model.

Valuation

How2Exit

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. rn Visit [link] rn _ rn About The Guest(s): Steven Kuhn is a mergers and acquisitions expert, turnaround expert, and coach. He has been involved in the M&A space for many years and has closed deals with numerous companies.

Mergers and Acquisitions

How2Exit

APRIL 2, 2024

b' E201: Trading Treadmills for Acquisitions: Reid Tileston's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Reid Tileston, a seasoned professional with a fascinating background in finance and a passion for fitness, shared his journey on the How2Exit Podcast. at Case Western Reserve University.

Acquisitions

How2Exit

AUGUST 1, 2023

b' Daniel Lee Shares His Journey of Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur - Watch Here rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so.

Acquisitions

How2Exit

DECEMBER 18, 2023

b' E169: Bakari Akil: Mastering the Art of Deal Sourcing and Structuring in Mergers and Acquisitions - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. rn "I actually don't put up a lot of money. rn "There's no free lunch.

Mergers and Acquisitions

How2Exit

JUNE 26, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Integration Makes Or Breaks Deal Integration is an essential part of any successful merger or acquisition. Kison Patel, CEO and founder of M&A Science, is an expert in the M&A industry. He provides the best crowdsource-based educational resource and technology solutions to the M&A industry.

M&A

Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Build proforma income statement and balance sheet. Some examples of these items are litigation cost, shutdown cost, impairment cost, restructuring cost, acquisition integration expenses, and more. Essentially, it is a way to value a company based on cash generated from operation, taking into account all major expenses.

Discounted Cash Flow

How2Exit

MARCH 18, 2023

With fifteen years of experience starting, growing, buying, and selling businesses, Jeanette is passionate about building value in a business through innovation and empowering people. Ron Concept 1: Start Small, Dream Big When it comes to starting a business, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the thought of the potential risks and obstacles.

M&A

How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

b' E167: Peterson Acquisitions: A Unique Approach to Buying and Selling Businesses with Devin Craig - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US.

Acquisitions

How2Exit

MARCH 23, 2023

Joe Valli, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Quiet Light Brokerage, one of the leading online-focused M&A advisory firms in the world, has helped facilitate over a half billion in exits. Ron Concept 1: Maximize Business Value When Exiting When it comes to exiting a business, maximizing value is of paramount importance.

M&A

How2Exit

MARCH 1, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Bring the Lawyer in Last When buying or selling a small business, Joel recommends bringing the lawyer in last. He believes that attorneys often have a reputation for killing deals and that they should only be brought in once the deal is nearly done and due diligence needs to be completed.

M&A

Beyond M&A

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s this transparency that not only builds trust in his message but also sets a real, relatable tone for the reader. Navigating Startup Growth: Offering insight into the hurdles and setbacks Moz faced, the book emphasizes that growth is not always smooth or guaranteed.

Book-building

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. From training, then funding, and post-acquisition support rn _ rn About The Guest(s): Laurie Barkman is the CEO of a privately held company and a certified mergers and acquisitions advisor. rn "Create a business that can thrive without you."

Business

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

7 Things My Team and I Learned About SMB M&A On My Episode With Lana Coronado - Watch E1 Here As I release this nearly 2 years later, I want to give a special thank you to Lana; even though you have "retired," you have continued to be a stand for me and my success. Lana also co-authored a book about investing in real businesses.

Book-building

How2Exit

MAY 19, 2025

Today, he helps small business owners prepare financially for growth, funding, and exits, specializing in turning messy books into stories buyers want to hear. Sloppy Books Kill Value – Underreporting income to avoid taxes might save you 30 cents today but cost you $3 per dollar at exit. Sophisticated buyers will catch it.

Business

How2Exit

MARCH 9, 2023

After college, Dana continued to build his business and invested heavily in self-education. Concept 2: Write Books Quickly And Easily Dana's experience with writing books also speaks to the potential of writing books quickly and easily. This inspired him to pursue a lifelong passion of making money online.

Book-building

How2Exit

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. He is also the author of "The Manager's Handbook," a best-selling book in the business space. Dodson has extensive experience in the world of small to medium-business acquisitions and mergers.

Shares

How2Exit

DECEMBER 16, 2024

He has also authored several books on negotiation, including Beyond Negotiating From Fear to Fearless , Beyond Negotiating Influence Rapport Results , and Evolve or Be Slaughtered: Negotiation for the 21st Century. E261: Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations?

Negotiation

How2Exit

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. rn Visit [link] rn _ rn About The Guest(s): David Bateman is a deal sourcing expert and co-founder of Just Deal Flow, a company that helps individuals and organizations source off-market deals for mergers and acquisitions.

Business

How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. She highlights the ease of buying profits compared to building them and encourages listeners to work smarter, not harder. rn It is easier to buy profits than to build them, and the key is to leverage other people's money through leveraged buyouts (LBOs).

Book-building

Quest: Mergers & Acquisitions

AUGUST 19, 2019

Firemen don’t rush into burning buildings in their gym gear. Approaching a merger and acquisition requires similar corporate protection processes and solutions and in just as short a timeframe. With the right approach, organizations can help to protect their organization within tight timeframes during an M&A IT Integration.

M&A

How2Exit

APRIL 24, 2023

Eric Grafstrom, a business acquisition expert, has been working in the mergers and acquisitions industry for over two decades. Eric has had a unique journey in the business acquisition industry. With the right tools and resources, it is easier than ever to find the perfect business to buy or sell.

M&A

How2Exit

MAY 22, 2023

Walker Diebold, bestselling author of “Buy Then Build: How to Acquisitions Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game,” experienced the stock market firsthand as a stockbroker and learned valuable lessons from his experiences. In 2018, Walker released his book “By Then Build” which was inspired by this idea.

Business

How2Exit

MARCH 22, 2023

Chris Daigle, an expert in small to medium-business acquisitions and mergers, has made a career out of helping businesses scale quickly and make growth easy. His advice is to start small and build up to bigger returns. A big part of this success is due to the acquisitions, partnerships, and other synergistic deals he has done.

Business