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M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business

Morgan & Westfield
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity
Alternative Investments
Due Diligence
EBITDA
Post-Merger Integration
Business Valuation
Financial Markets
Emotional Factors In M&A
Corporate Culture
Seller Expectations
Pricing Strategies
Real Estate
Corporate Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Management
M&A Disputes
Productivity In M&A
Economic Environment
Mental Health

M&A Talk is the #1 show for owners looking to sell and maximize the value of their businesses. Gain actionable insights from experts with real-world experience in buying and selling companies. Presented by Morgan & Westfield, a boutique M&A firm specializing in selling small to mid-sized companies in the USA. Schedule a free consultation at www.morganandwestfield.com/schedule-a-consultation/

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This episode reveals how professional service firms, from accounting to consulting, can break free from the billable hour trap to command massive exit multiples. Learn the exact blueprint for transitioning your firm to a recurring revenue model that ... more

To net $10 million when you sell, you must grow your company's value to at least $15 million to cover taxes and fees. This episode reveals how to break through the revenue glass ceiling and decentralize your business so it thrives and sells without y... more

Stop being the bottleneck in your own company and start building an asset that high-value buyers actually want to acquire. Learn the "golden rule" of sellability and how to transition from a stressed owner-operator to a successful investor with multi... more

Don't let your dream exit turn into a corporate nightmare. Learn how to protect your team and your sanity when staying on post-sale.

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Recent Guests

Travis Jamieson
Founder of 10+ companies, current investor
Capital Pad, independent sponsor platform
Episode: Build a Business That Sells Without You
James Gardner
A serial entrepreneur, CEO of six companies, and former owner of a manufacturing business and funeral home
Episode: Avoid the Trap of Golden Handcuffs After You Sell
Brandon Blewett
Head of Corporate Development at Pave America
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Episode: Will Private Equity Gut Your Team? Ending the Day One Layoff Myth
Mittal Mercadia
M&A attorney specializing in VC-backed companies
Grellis Shaw
Episode: M&A Earnouts for VC-Backed Companies
David Siegel
M&A attorney with a background in litigation
Grellis Shaw
Episode: M&A Earnouts for VC-Backed Companies
Josh Davis
Entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies with a successful exit, now runs a family office focused on acquisitions.
J.L. Davis Enterprises
Episode: Why Most Founders Fail to Sell and How to Fix It
Elliott Holland
Founder of Guardian Due Diligence, Harvard Business School alum
Guardian Due Diligence
Episode: How a Quality of Earning Protects Your Multi-Million Dollar Exit
Mateo Turri
Expert in investing and business valuation strategies
Episode: 3 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Business
Kirk Micci
A consultant with Candor Advisors, specializing in M&A practices
Candor Advisors
Episode: How to Avoid Predatory Buyers

Host

Jacob Oros
Host of the show and president of Morgan & Westfield.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 317 ratings
  • Superb

    The most concise and professional podcast on the topic of M&A for small and mid sized businesses. It is loaded with excellent information for the benefit of business seller or inspiring investment banker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe "El Magnifico" Fernandez
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    This is my go to channel during my twice a week commute to office. Incredible insights on M&A that aren’t available elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jake032010
    Canadaa year ago
  • The Best M&A show. Period!

    If you’re a business owner, want to buy a business, sell your business, are in the M&A or Private Equity business, you will learn more listening to this podcast then you can imagine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MentalAlchemist
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Plant the tree 20 years ago. Great insights for small businesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Workmadeeasy
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fabulous!

    As a founder and life long entrepreneur, I greatly appreciate these interviews. Fascinating, informative and thought provoking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JTM10101
    United States2 years ago

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Build a Business That Sells Without You
Q: How do you evaluate deals in your Capital Pad platform, and what gives you confidence in an investment?
We look for downside protection, durable moats, and cash generation, with a baseline 25% IRR and limited reliance on aggressive growth; we prefer companies with diversified or multiple distribution channels and strong post-close management capability.
Build a Business That Sells Without You
Q: What's the core lesson you want entrepreneurs to take away about building sellable businesses?
Focus on making the founder less indispensable by establishing scalable processes and leadership, ensure the business can run without heavy founder involvement, and prioritize consistent cash generation so buyers see a low-risk, repeatable model.
Avoid the Trap of Golden Handcuffs After You Sell
Q: What kind of mistakes have you made since then?
Trusting people without clear boundaries and not surrounding myself with capable mentors earlier in my journey.
Avoid the Trap of Golden Handcuffs After You Sell
Q: How did you feel about that?
It was difficult, as there were emotional issues and concerns about whether we made the wrong decision by selling and staying on.
Avoid the Trap of Golden Handcuffs After You Sell
Q: What was your experience when it comes to this?
I built a business from scratch with my brother, and the emotional transition after selling was challenging, particularly in how the new owners managed the business and team.

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M&A Talk focuses on selling businesses and maximizing exit value through real-world M&A knowledge, financing, and strategic preparation. Episodes often cover topics like price realism, earnouts, due diligence, protecting against predatory buyers, tax and legal considerations, and how to prepare financials and leadership for a successful sale. The show tends to feature practitioners—founders, operators, attorneys, bankers, and advisers—sharing practical insights from buying, selling, and scaling smaller to midsize companies. Noteworthy angles include founder transitions after exit, the role of private equity in value realization, and navigating the evolving landscape of lower-middle-market transactions, often with a pragmatic, advisor-led vi... more

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