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

What do buyers look for in a business, and how can you increase the value of your business by focusing on these areas? Join us as we discuss strategies for increasing the value of your businesses to attract buyers with Justin Goodbread, a business coach and financial advisor.  View the complete show notes for this episode. [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/how-to-increase-your-businesss-value-and-attract-buyers/]   Want To Learn More?  * M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses [https://morganandwestfield.com/knowledge/ma-guide-the-4-types-of-buyers-of-businesses/] * Optimizing Your Business for a Successful Exit [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/optimizing-your-business-for-a-successful-exit/] * How Involved Will I Be in Selling My Business? [https://morganandwestfield.com/knowledge/how-involved-will-i-be/] Additional Resources: * Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today [https://morganandwestfield.com/schedule-a-consultation/]. * Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. [https://morganandwestfield.com/sell/process/step-1/] * Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/m-and-a-university/] * Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/the-art-of-the-exit/] * Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue [https://morganandwestfield.com/books/acquired/] If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com [podcast@morganandwestfield.com].

Once you’ve sold your business, you need to think about how to best secure your future. John Paul Szita, an entrepreneur and real estate investor, suggests allocating at least one-third of your proceeds to real estate investing alongside experienced partners. View the complete show notes for this episode. [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/should-you-invest-in-real-estate-after-selling-your-business/] Want To Learn More?  * How to be Happy After Selling Your Company [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/how-to-be-happy-after-selling-your-company/] * How to Be Financially Free after You Sell Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/how-to-prepare-your-finances-for-life-after-selling-your-business/] * Critical Financial and Estate Planning Strategies When Selling Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/critical-financial-and-estate-planning-strategies-when-selling-your-business/] Additional Resources: * Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today [https://morganandwestfield.com/schedule-a-consultation/]. * Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/the-art-of-the-exit/] * Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue [https://morganandwestfield.com/books/acquired/] If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com [podcast@morganandwestfield.com].

Wondering how to build an M&A team that will help you maximize your business’s value? In this episode, Dustin Williamson, CFO, discusses the importance of seeking good advice from experienced professionals. He highlights the critical stages of the M&A process, including the need for financial advice, investment banking, and legal counsel who specialize in M&A.   View the complete show notes for this episode. [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/build-the-right-deal-team-to-avoid-ma-mistakes/]   Want To Learn More?  * The Role of Accountants When Selling Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/knowledge/the-role-of-accountants-when-selling-your-business/] * The Role of M&A Lawyers When Selling Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/knowledge/the-role-of-ma-lawyers-when-selling-your-business/] * Do I Need to Hire a Local Business Broker? [https://morganandwestfield.com/knowledge/do-i-need-to-hire-a-local-business-broker/] Additional Resources: * Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today [https://morganandwestfield.com/schedule-a-consultation/]. * Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/the-art-of-the-exit/] * Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue [https://morganandwestfield.com/books/acquired/]  If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com [podcast@morganandwestfield.com].

Ever wondered what it’s like to raise capital in a Series A round? Listen to Guillaume Thomas, founder and CEO of Martingale Cognac, discuss his experience raising capital for his cognac startup. Find out how he convinced people to invest, what his greatest challenge was, and what he learnt from his investors.  View the complete show notes for this episode. [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/raising-series-a-financing-in-a-challenging-market/]  Want To Learn More?   * The Impact of AI, Fintech, and Fundraising on M&A [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/impact-of-ai-fintech-and-fundraising-on-ma/] * Raising Value: A Fresh Perspective [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/raising-value-a-fresh-perspective/] * Behind the Scenes – From Startup to a $441 Million Exit [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/from-startup-to-a-441-million-exit/] Additional Resources: * Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today [https://morganandwestfield.com/schedule-a-consultation/]. * Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/the-art-of-the-exit/] * Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue [https://morganandwestfield.com/books/acquired/]  If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com [podcast@morganandwestfield.com].

One of the biggest challenges of selling your business is figuring out when and how to tell your employees. Announcing too early or too late can create a lot of headaches for both you and the buyer. You’ll need to sort out big questions like: Will existing employee contracts continue, or will new ones be needed? What happens to their stock options and accrued leave? Should you ask them to sign non-competes? This episode of M&A Talk, with attorney Kyle Lawrence, dives into these crucial employee-related questions, helping you prepare for this important part of selling your business. View the complete show notes for this episode. [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/a-sellers-guide-to-employee-agreements/]   Want To Learn More?  * Alternatives to Non-Competes with Employees [https://morganandwestfield.com/knowledge/alternatives-to-non-competes-with-employees/] * Informing & Retaining Employees When Selling a Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/knowledge/informing-retaining-employees/] * How Your Employees Can Impact the Value of Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/how-your-employees-can-impact-the-value-of-your-business/] Additional Resources: * Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today [https://morganandwestfield.com/schedule-a-consultation/]. * Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business [https://morganandwestfield.com/the-art-of-the-exit/] * Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue [https://morganandwestfield.com/books/acquired/]   If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com [podcast@morganandwestfield.com].