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

Morgan & Westfield
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity
Due Diligence
Business Valuation
Entrepreneurship
Investment Banking
EBITDA
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Search Funds
Mergers & Acquisitions
Risk Management
Valuation
Non-Compete Agreements
Financial Markets
Emerging Markets
M&A
Food and Beverage Industry
Reps and Warranties Insurance
Quality Of Earnings
Financial Planning

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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Latest Episodes

If you have any topic or guest suggestions for M&A Talk, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.

How can you get on the path to entrepreneurship by acquiring an established business rather than building a start-up? Harvard Business Sch... more

Managing expectations and understanding what potential buyers look for is critical to selling a business successfully. Jason Hullender offers tips on how to get the sale of your business across the fifty-yard line and into the end zone. He discusses ... more

Industry roll-ups: What are they? How do they work? What's in it for the business owner? Brandon Blewett, Head of M&A at Pave America, discusses what you can expect when selling your business to a PE firm as part of a roll-up.

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When you sell your business, co-owner friction can destroy your hard-earned equity. This episode breaks down how internal disagreements affect your exit and why transparent communication with buyers preserves your leverage. You will discover how to r... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Younger
Investment banker at Class 6 Partners
Class 6 Partners
Episode: Resolving Co-Owner Disputes Maximizes Your Final Sale Price
Matt Gasses
M&A attorney
Baker Hostetler
Episode: Unlock Value by Selling a Piece of Your Business
Alfonso Villaboa
M&A attorney
Miller Shaw
Episode: Streamline Your Sale to Stop Your Deal from Collapsing
Rick Ruback
Industry expert in search funds and ETA
Independent/Search fund veteran
Episode: Cash In on the Silver Tsunami and Sell Your Business Safely
Royce Yutkoff
Industry expert in search funds and ETA
Independent/Think Big, Buy Small co-author
Episode: Cash In on the Silver Tsunami and Sell Your Business Safely
Bill Wursima
Quality of earnings (QOV) expert
Miller Cooper & Company
Episode: Maximizing Your Business Valuation with a Sell Side QofE
Mark Adams
Founder of Acquisitions for You
Acquisitions for You
Episode: Why Moving Faster Can Save Your Business Sale
Jim Ebinger
Entrepreneur, operating partner, interim CEO with PE experience
Former CEO / PE portfolio companies
Episode: How to Tell Your Employees You're Selling
Eric Wicklund
Partner at Space Side Equity
Space Side Equity
Episode: What Private Equity Buyers Really Want in a Business

Host

Jacob Oros
Host of M&A Talk

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 321 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
    Canada2 years 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 States2 years 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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High-quality content with qualified guests and actionable takeaways.
Production quality and clarity are consistently strong.
Concise, professional and packed with practical M&A insights.
Great for commuting—insights aren't easily found elsewhere.
Provides a comprehensive view on selling and buying businesses, beyond theory.

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#212
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Maximizing Your Business Valuation with a Sell Side QofE
Q: What is a sell-side quality of earnings (QAV) analysis and why is it important in the sale process?
It is the seller-focused counterpart to buyer due diligence, tailored to the transaction to identify and quantify adjustments, pro-form changes, and adbacks so the seller is prepared and issues are addressed before buyers review the books, which helps prevent deal-breaking surprises.
How Private Equity Values Your Business
Q: What determines fund size in private equity?
Fund size is influenced by the track record, background of the principals, area of expertise, and ability to raise capital; funds typically target specific EBITDA ranges and scale their investments accordingly, with larger funds focusing on bigger deals and smaller funds on smaller, fragmented markets.
What Private Equity Buyers Really Want in a Business
Q: What should entrepreneurs know when engaging with Space Side about selling or partnering?
Be prepared and selective; Space Side values operators who understand the business and can contribute to value creation, and they often engage with owners years before a sale, offering advisory and potential execution as buyers.
What Private Equity Buyers Really Want in a Business
Q: How much growth do you need to achieve the target return, and how does leverage play into that?
Growth is split between margin improvements (Phase 1) and top-line expansion (Phase 2); doubling EBITDA in three years is a reasonable internal target, with leverage kept moderate to avoid over-pressuring cash flow; the strategy emphasizes fix-and-build rather than just top-line growth.
What Private Equity Buyers Really Want in a Business
Q: What kind of return do you have to get? Do you use IRR as your target return or another metric?
Private equity typically targets mid-teens to high-teen IRRs; Space Side aims higher when possible and uses leverage cautiously, preferring a lower 2-3x multiple to preserve flexibility for fix-and-build initiatives.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on selling small-to-mid-size businesses and maximizing exit value, with deep dives into topics like Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), sell-side quality of earnings, deal structuring, and the realities of private equity–driven transactions. Guests range from ETA gurus and M&A attorneys to seasoned operators and PE professionals, offering practical playbooks, case studies, and actionable steps for sellers and buyers. Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world tactics (communication with employees, timing, earnouts, and valuation drivers) and the ongoing education and resources Morgan & Westfield provides to the community. Potential listeners will find clear guidance on preparing a business for sale, navig... more

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