Getting an offer is only half the battle. In today’s market, the ground has shifted: while capital is available, scrutiny is at an all-time high. According to the 2025 Dead Deal Report, nearly 50% of broken deals fail during due diligenc...

Most entrepreneurs spend years architecting their lives around their company, but few are prepared for the emotional fallout that occurs once the deal is signed. In this episode, we dive deep into the sources to uncover why selling a bus...

Is 2026 the year of the deal? With interest rates dropping and pent-up demand unleashed, the global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) landscape is heating up. This episode unpacks the major opportunities waiting for buyers and ...

Are you wrestling with high overhead, confusing branding, or staff turnover? You're not alone. The story of failed NJ restaurant, Bacarosa, is a harsh lesson in the dangers of operational confusion and market saturation.In ...

In this podcast, we break down the crucial issues you need to consider to ensure you hire the right expert for your business:Experience & Specialization: Do they have a proven track record specifically in your indu...

The Silver Tsunami: Will the Greatest Wealth Transfer Become the Greatest Missed Opportunity?Baby Boomer owners control millions of companies and trillions of dollars in wealth. Everyone has been talking about the “Silver Tsunami”...

One of the biggest dilemmas business owners and investors face during a potential sale is this: How do you share the information a buyer needs without giving away your competitive advantage… especially when that buyer is a direct compe...

The podcast on Lower Middle Market (LMM) M&A is based on an analysis published by Kaitlinn Thatcher at Axial, tracking Small and Midsize Business (SMB) merger and acquisition (M&A) activity on the M&A platform. This quar...

New Episode Drop: Investor GPS on the podcast Deep Dive – Business SaleWhat do top investors really look for when evaluating a business? It’s rarely just about numbers — it’s about s...

The podcast offers an overview of the lower-middle-market M&A landscape, highlighting significant shifts in buyer types and deal dynamics. One source, an article from Axial, emphasizes the increasing diversity of buyers beyond...

This episode offers insights into the private company M&A market in Q1 2025, drawing on transaction data and surveys of industry professionals. The first source, the DealStats Value Index Digest, provides valuation multiples and p...

This BizBuySell Insight Report analyzes the U.S. small business-for-sale market during the first quarter of 2025. It reveals that sales volume remained stable with a slight increase in transaction value a...

This podcast summarizes US and global tax policy based on PwC's research report published in early 2025. It focuses on the potential for significant changes in 2025 due to the new administration and Congress. It h...

In light of the recent tariff announcements, the podcast extensively discusses tariffs' multifaceted economic impacts, exploring their historical context, macroeconomic consequences on GDP and productivity, effects on employment and inflation, ...

The Podcast explains seller financing, a method where a business seller provides a loan to the buyer to facilitate the purchase. This arrangement involves contracts like a purchase agreement and promissory note, and it presen...

The podcast offers insights into New Jersey's hospitality and lodging sectors. One of the source reports focuses on development in the Meadowlands, highlighting a proposed convention center, the impact of American Dream Mall, and ho...

The Swimming Pool Cleaning Services industry provides cleaning and maintenance services for swimming and wading pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and saunas. These services include surface cleaning and maintenance of equipment such as pumps, h...

The podcast comprehensively overviews the US automotive repair and maintenance services industry. It details the industry's scope, key players, and significant financial aspects, including revenue forecasts and influencing economic ...

A business valuation is a key starting point in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). While it doesn't dictate the final price, it establishes a foundation before market dynamics and other factors enter the picture. However, sophisticated ...

The DealStats Value Index Digest offers a quarterly analysis of valuation multiples and profit margins from acquired private companies. EBITDA multiples experienced fluctuations, peaking in Q2 2024 before declining through ...

McKinsey's February 2025 report analyzes M&A activity within advanced industries, encompassing automotive, aerospace, industrials, and semiconductors. Despite a slight dip in overall deal value from the previous year, ...

IBBA's Market Pulse report for Q4 2024 offers insights into the business transaction landscape. The report suggests a promising 2025 outlook, fueled by anticipated interest rate reductions and the resolution of election uncertainties.