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Defenders of Business Value

Ed Mysogland
Exit Planning
Valuation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Social Security
Tupelo SMB
Entrepreneurial Operating System
Breakwater M&A
Entrepreneurship
Family Business
Acquisition Entrepreneurship
Generational Wealth
Storytelling
RSSA
The September Group
Artificial Intelligence
Small Business
Private Equity
Ace-Pak
Exit Planning Institute
Fair Market Value

The Defenders of Business Value Podcast combines over 30 years of valuation and exit planning expertise working with business owners. Ed Mysogland has a mission and vision to help business owners understand the value of their business. Most of the small business owner's net worth is locked in the company, and to unlock it, a business owner has to sell it. Unfortunately, the odds are against busine... more

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We're taking a short summer break in July and August to focus on some exciting news — Ed's new book, Done Deal: Exit Without Regret. How to Prepare, Promote, and Protect the Sale of Your Business, launches on September 9.

This is the ultimate guide... more

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Navigating the business world requires immense grit, but knowing how to transition from a structured military playbook to a thriving business acquisition is where true enterprise value is unlocked.

Courtney Zaugg is the founder of VentureVets and a... more

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You don't have to build your own business from scratch to be an entrepreneur. You can buy one instead.

Della Kirkman, CPA and founder of Shift-N-Gears, is on a mission to help 10,000 women become business owners through acquisition. After starting ... more

Most people think selling a business is just like selling a house. That's where they're wrong.

George Wellmer, founder of Tupelo, clarifies the misconceptions sellers have about brokers and the deal process. George explains how technology and AI ar... more

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Chris Miller
Founder of Rev Up Manufacturing
Rev Up Manufacturing
Episode: EP 151: The "Money Map": Driving Business Value and Scalability
Courtney Zaugg
Founder, VentureVets
VentureVets
Episode: EP 150: Bridging the Gap Between Military Service and Business Ownership
Jared Johnson
Legendary SBA development officer with extensive experience in SBA lending and deal structuring
FirstInternet Bank (as discussed in conversation)
Episode: EP 149: How to Pick the Right SBA Lender Before You Buy a Business
Ashley Walters
EOS implementer; certified exit planning advisor
EOS Worldwide; Accelerating Advising
Episode: REPLAY: How EOS Builds a More Sellable Business with Ashley Walters
TK Herman
Entrepreneur and investor with four exits; LinkedIn profile highlighted as last paycheck at 26
Episode: EP 148: What 4 Exits Taught TK Herman About Business
Kevin King
Operator with experience in corporate analytics and small business transformation
OWN Indiana (Indiana Owner Operator Network) co-founder
Episode: EP 146: How to Overcome the Loneliness of Running a Small Business with Jared Luegers and Kevin King
Jared Luegers
Operator and investor with private equity / family office background
OWN Indiana (Indiana Owner Operator Network) co-founder
Episode: EP 146: How to Overcome the Loneliness of Running a Small Business with Jared Luegers and Kevin King
Gabrielle Rubenstein
Partner at Ace-Pak and real estate/development entrepreneur involved in the Ace-Pak acquisition
Ace-Pak
Episode: EP 143: Women Entrepreneurs Breaking the Mold with Gabrielle Rubenstein
Chris Fredericks
Founder/Leader at Empowered Ventures
Empowered Ventures
Episode: EP 142: How Chris Fredericks is Reinventing Small Business Ownership

Host

Ed Mysogland
Host of the show who introduces topics and guides the conversation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Fine-tuned episodes and great content!

    I loved how each episode fine-tuned every detail for listeners to take a glimpse into the world of selling your business with value. Each guest gave reasonable advice and inspiration. Thankful for this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adelaidechoi_
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Lots of great info!

    Podchaser
    5
    JoeDillon
    7 years ago

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The host and guests maintain a candid, no-fluff approach to valuation and deal-making.
Listeners appreciate how episodes distill complex exits into practical steps.
Guests consistently provide actionable, real-world advice for selling with value.

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REPLAY: Shift-N-Gears: From Stuck to Scalable with Acquisition Thinking with Della Kirkman
Q: Where did the 10,000 women in the driver's seat goal come from, and why is it important?
The goal stems from recognizing the wealth gap for women and the opportunity that owning a business provides to close that gap, empower families, and enable sustainable financial independence.
REPLAY: Shift-N-Gears: From Stuck to Scalable with Acquisition Thinking with Della Kirkman
Q: Della, welcome to the show. How are you?
I'm great, Ed, excited to be here and talk about the possibilities of acquisition entrepreneurship.
EP 124: Inside the Broker's Engine Room: George Wellmer on the Future of Business Sales
Q: How is AI changing the broker's work without eliminating the human element?
AI accelerates the workflow (valuations, marketing materials, data rooms) and expands the broker's capacity to engage with more buyers and sellers, while human relationships and judgment remain essential to closing deals.
EP 124: Inside the Broker's Engine Room: George Wellmer on the Future of Business Sales
Q: Why hire a broker at all, given the complexity of selling a business?
A broker brings experience, process, and a network to navigate a highly complex, large financial transaction; they help vet buyers, value the business, and negotiate terms, reducing risk and increasing the likelihood of a successful sale.
EP 124: Inside the Broker's Engine Room: George Wellmer on the Future of Business Sales
Q: What do you see as the biggest misconception sellers have about the role of a broker?
Many owners underestimate the variability of broker approaches; once a seller understands that brokers operate differently and have unique processes, they can better compare options and expectations for selling.

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The show concentrates on helping business owners unlock the sale value of their companies through expert insights on valuation, exit planning, and deal strategy. Across episodes, guests cover practical frameworks for increasing transferability, structuring ownership transitions (including ESOPs and seller-financed exits), and leveraging data and technology to accelerate deal flow while preserving trust with buyers. Notable is the mix of seasoned valuation specialists, operating executives, and advisory professionals who share real-world lessons, templates, and negotiation tactics, making it useful for owners preparing for a sale or seeking smarter growth before exit.

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1. Chris Miller
2. Courtney Zaugg
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4. Ashley Walters
5. TK Herman
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7. Jared Luegers
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