The Close M&A Podcast with Caber Hill Advisors
Exploring the art and science of deal-making with host Craig Castelli.
The Close M&A Podcast with Caber Hill Advisors
Latest Episodes
Brian Colao: The New Rules for DSO Growth and Exit Planning
In this episode of The Close, Craig Castelli sits down with Brian Colao, member and director of Dykema’s Dental Service Organization Industry Group, to discuss the evolution of the DSO Conference, the current state of dental M&A, and what i...
Mike White: Why So Many Founders Still Undervalue Their Financials
Mike White, partner at CLA, joins Craig Castelli to discuss his entrepreneurial path from building and selling his own CPA firm to advising business owners through M&A. They cover quality of earnings, why clean financials matter before a sa...
Craig Checks In: Midyear M&A Report: What We're Seeing in 2026
In a special episode, Craig checks in to share a midyear update on lower middle market M&A activity in 2026. He breaks down mixed market signals, private equity’s continued focus on add-on acquisitions, and the sectors seeing strong investo...
David C. Strosnider: Executive Compensation and Governance in M&A
In this episode of The Close, Craig Castelli speaks with David Strosnider, partner at McDonald Hopkins, about the “second deal” happening inside many M&A transactions: management team agreements. David explains what executives should unders...
David Nissen: Selling Your Baby: The Reality of Letting Go in M&A
In this episode of The Close, Craig Castelli speaks with Dave Nissen, partner at Cherry Bekaert and former CEO of PKF Mueller. Dave shares how PFK Mueller grew from a small Elgin, Illinois accounting firm into a larger regional player, the role...
