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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/bRZRLAASZO0About the Guest(s): Christine McDannell is the founder and principal intermediary of The Magnolia Firm, a boutique business brokerage firm. Boasting over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Christine has built, sold, exited, acquired, and merged numerous businesses. She focuses on helping owners of digital-based businesses, specifically in the tech industry, to sell their companies. Christine recently moved to Dubai, a city she deeply admires for its entreprSMBeneurial buzz and energy, while continuing to serve U.S.-based clients. Summary: Christine McDannell, founder of The Magnolia Firm, shares her expertise on selling tech businesses on the How2Exit podcast. Discussing her move to Dubai and the thriving market, she offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs. Her new book, "Get Acquired," provides actionable steps. McDannell unveils the "7 R's" of a desirable business, crucial for attracting buyers. Learn about negotiation tactics and uncovering business value. A must-listen for aspiring and seasoned business owners! Key Takeaways:Demystifying the Art of Selling Businesses: Christine's book "Get Acquired" serves as a comprehensive guide for small business owners looking to sell.Seven 'R' Words for Business Attractiveness: Relocatable, remote-based, recurring revenue, removal of the owner, retention, revenue growth, and repeatable processes.Tech Industry Trends: Many tech entrepreneurs sell their businesses as they start families, need a break, or want to pursue new ventures.Navigating Negotiations: Emphasizes the importance of transparency, preparedness, and ensuring win-win outcomes in business negotiations.Global Business Insights: Christine's move to Dubai provides her with a unique perspective on global business trends and networking opportunities.--------------------------------------------------Contact Christine onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemcdannell/Website: http://www.themagnoliafirm.com/Book: Get Acquired: 7 Steps to Your Most Lucrative Exit - https://a.co/d/ipc6cqP--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!-Why IT ExchangeNet?Since 1998, IT ExchangeNet has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. IT ExchangeNet works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years IT ExchangeNet has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we'll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.--------------------------------------------------

Watch as Brian Icenhower & Scott Wright of Real Trends discuss how real estate brokerages get acquired & how broker-owners can do make their firms more attractive to merger & acquisition opportunities.   Order The High-Performing Real Estate Team: https://therealestatetrainer.com/high-performing-real-estate-team/ Subscribe for more real estate videos and real estate resources: http://bit.ly/2P70Avb Check out Brian's online courses here: https://courses.therealestatetrainer.com/ Brian Icenhower & United Realty Group CEO Dan Duffy discuss how to start a real estate brokerage. For free materials, great educational resources, and more information about our Coaching Programs, visit TheRealEstateTrainer.com. Where You Can Find Us: Website: https://www.therealestatetrainer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRETrainer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bicenhower YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianicenhower/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/realestatetrainericc/

Nicholas Weiksner is the CEO and Founding Partner of South Col, an accelerator fund partnering with e-commerce brands to maximize sale value. With experience in venture capital and private equity, his skills include finance, negotiation, business planning, and mergers and acquisitions. Before South Col, Nicholas served as the CFO for SellersFunding, a global fintech company, and worked as an Investment Banker for Thomas Weisel Partners and Bear Stearns. He also held operational roles at fast-growing tech companies and for the San Francisco 49ers, where he managed sales for their $1.2 billion stadium. In this episode… Many people with eCommerce companies that reach the $10-30 million mark consider selling or exiting. This can be a valuable opportunity for founders looking to kickstart their next endeavors. What should you know about getting acquired, and how can you position your business as an attractive option to potential buyers? eCommerce M&A facilitator Nicholas Weiksner maintains that your numbers are the most valuable aspect of your business. While finances and accounting aren't sexy, you must gain visibility into each transaction and expense to identify inconsistencies and modify your processes. Eliminating products, services, or processes that stunt growth optimizes profitability for a sale. Additionally, potential buyers evaluate your multiples, so by aligning your metrics with current market trends, you can increase them. This may involve accelerating customer engagement tactics to drive additional sales, developing models like subscriptions to generate recurring revenue, or expanding your top-line products. Aside from knowing your numbers, Nicholas encourages founders to establish a few objectives and focus solely on accomplishing them to advance acquisition prospects. Join William Harris in today's episode of the Up Arrow Podcast as he invites Nicholas Weiksner, the CEO and Founding Partner of South Col, to speak about preparing your e-commerce brand for an acquisition. Nicholas talks about forecasting your brand's future, his market projections for 2024, and how his friend happened to date Jerry Seinfeld.

After a spree of acquisitions, a handful of developers are breaking away from their parent companies to become independent, WB Games lands on a surprising plan for the future despite their recent successes and failures, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth has fun in a way that AAA games seldom are willing to in modern gaming, and more! We share our thoughts on all this, look at the fruit of PlayStation's India Hero Project and learn that Brett holds his controllers weirdly? Join us on this week's episode of Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast! New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nartechgaming Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com PSN ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Sol - MeteoricDemise, Chris - Figz21k ------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - 50 First Dates is a Strange Premise 14:15 - What We've Been Playing 29:25 - Brett Holds Controllers Weird? 37:15 - FF7 Rebirth Has Fun within AAA 47:29 - Helldivers 2 is Getting Mechs & more! 48:10 - Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Coming This Year 51:41 - An Unlikely Gravity Rush 2 Remaster? 59:39 - Saber & Gearbox Break Away from Embracer 1:08:04 - Should We Want Arrowhead to Get Acquired? 1:20:39 - India Hero Project Titles Revealed 1:23:51 - Nacon Connect 2024 Games 1:25:49 - Are Publishers Learning the Right Lessons from BG3? 1:29:52 - WB Games Pivoting to Live Service/Mobile 1:50:35 - Question: Devs on Fan Feedback? 2:12:50 - Question: Will Sony Give Up on VR? -------------------------------------

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Principal, Business Intermediary & Broker of The Magnolia Firm, Christine McDanell.Christine McDanell is not just an expert in her field; she's a guiding light for those navigating the often turbulent waters of M&A. As the principal and founder of The Magnolia Firm, she brings a unique perspective, one that's been honed by years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of market trends.One of the critical insights Christine shared was her take on the current market trends within the tech industry. The landscape constantly evolves, and staying abreast of these changes is crucial for anyone looking to maximize their business's value. Christine's expertise allows her to forecast these trends and advise her clients accordingly, ensuring they're always a step ahead.Financing plays a pivotal role in the M&A process, and Christine shed light on the various lending options available to businesses. She emphasized the importance of understanding these options to secure the best possible outcome in a transaction. Moreover, Christine provided strategies for maximizing business valuation, a critical aspect for any seller aiming to get the most out of their exit.The role of a broker cannot be overstated in the world of M&A. Christine discussed how a broker can facilitate the process, acting as a mediator between buyers and sellers. She highlighted the benefits of having a broker on your side, from their ability to negotiate better terms to their expertise in closing deals efficiently.Christine also mentioned her upcoming book, "Get Acquired," which is an essential read for anyone considering selling their business. The book aims to provide practical guidance, demystifying the process and offering actionable steps to prepare for a successful sale.Key Points from the Episode:Introduction of Christine McDanell , M&A consultant and founder of The Magnolia FirmExpertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the tech industryInsights into current market trends and lending optionsStrategies for maximizing business valuationRole of a broker in the M&A processTips for sellers and buyers in navigating the transactionMention of upcoming book "Get Acquired" for practical guidance on selling a businessAbout Christine McDanell:Christine McDanell is the enterprising Founder & Principal Business Intermediary of The Magnolia Firm, a brokerage specializing in M&A for digital businesses. With a knack for orchestrating seamless exits, her firm ensures entrepreneurs don't compromise their values while achieving their desired outcomes. TMF boasts a 100% success rate in exits, often securing deals at or above the asking price.Christine's entrepreneurial journey is marked by her success in founding, growing, acquiring, and selling over 20 businesses across diverse sectors like cleaning, wellness, beauty, technology, exotic cars, and real estate. This vast experience led her to discover a formula for perfect business sales, which she now imparts to others.Her career highlights include creating 200+ jobs since 2003, and a memorable breakfast with Richard Branson in 2017, recognizing her contributions to the Virgin Unite Foundation. She's earned accolades such as the SBA Business Person of the Year (2009) and a spot in Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Brilliant Companies for...

Shawn Hart is the Co-Founder of Post Purchase PRO, a company that optimizes the customer base of Amazon sellers through follow-up sequences. Shawn's had success in selling his companies in the past and he's looking to sell Post Purchase PRO for at least 12x EBITDA. To do that he needs to overcome many issues, such as how to support all of the customers they're attracting. That's where Nick and Jay come in.In this episode, we help Shawn:Integrate software and AI into the company to create a more streamlined service.Open up multiple revenue streams for his company by optimizing existing customers.Reconsider his pricing model to boost profits and ease the strain on his team.Learn more about Post Purchase PRO and Shawn here:Shawn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-hart-ppp/Post Purchase PRO Website: https://www.postpurchasepro.comWant to get in the hot seat? Submit your business right now at theoptimizepodcast.com/apply.If we think you're a good fit, we'll get you on the show.

When Meta Angels launched in 2021, it branded itself as an NFT community using web3 to "harness real world opportunities." In late 2022, Meta Angels was acquired by Hug, an NFT curation platform, and their respective communities merged. In this episode, Meta Angels co-founder Alex Cavoulacos discusses how a values-driven NFT project can be sustainable and what it's like for an NFT community to undergo a merger. As the current Head of Product at Hug, Alex also shares insights on scaling a web3 organization that is part platform, part product, and part community. DISCLAIMERThe content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor.  Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers' own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.  

Queen of collaborations and serial entrepreneur, Jess Ruhfus chats with us about everything from collabs, starting a tech company, her experience with raising capital and so much more...OUTLINE: Introduction and Background (00:00:02 - 00:01:42)The Inspiration for Collabasaurus (00:02:06 - 00:06:16)The Name "Collabasaurus" (00:06:16 - 00:06:55)Different Types of Collaborations (00:08:06 - 00:08:44)Collaborating with Competing Brands (00:09:34 - 00:10:31)Getting Brands on the Collabasaurus Platform (00:11:21 - 00:12:55)The Success of Number Two (00:13:38 - 00:15:09)The Importance of Celebrating Wins (00:17:30 - 00:18:14)Challenges and Lessons Learned in Raising Capital (00:34:54 - 00:39:19)Tips for Growing a Business (00:40:43 - 00:42:04)Hannah & Carmel's Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ The importance of resilience: Our guest's story highlights the resilience required to navigate the business world, especially for young women. While it's unfortunate that many still face gender-related obstacles, it's crucial to recognize that there are alternative paths to success. Bootstrapping and finding creative solutions can be just as effective as seeking traditional capital investment. However, it's undeniable that the industry must change to ensure equal opportunities for all.

When Do Startups Get Acquired - Startup Questions Answered!

Aaron Bible of Options Exteriors shares his experience of getting acquired and how you can learn from it.His website: https://optionsexteriors.com/Hook Agency's website: https://hookagency.com

Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - Will Ubisoft get acquired? - Is AAA gaming creatively bankrupt? - Why aren't there many Sega Saturn ports? - Can a DLC win Game of the Year? - Is Nintendo's “Wide Care” a good idea? - Should broken games get games a second chance? - Which is your favorite gaming dog? - What game announcement would get you hyped? - What hobbies can gamers indulge in during the gaming drought? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

This week we breakdown some financial news including the proposed sale of Deltatre, which is expected to generate $180 million of revenue in 2022 and Pixelot's raise of $161 million in funding. We also discuss Limelight's final sale price for Edgecast, which ended up valuing the company at $135 million. Mark and I also breakdown Netflix's confirmation that it is not buying Roku, details on how the Apple and MLS deal will work for viewers, and we highlight what NBCUniversal's CEO said about Peacock no longer being free for Comcast customers in the future. Companies, and services mentioned: Netflix, Roku, Peacock, Deltatre, Endeavor Streaming, Firstlight Media, Edgio, Pixelot, Apple, MLS, Bally Sports Plus, NBC Sports, ESPN+, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Adobe. Questions or feedback? Contact: dan@danrayburn.com

Brian's bio Brian Casel is a serial founder who currently runs ZipMessage.com. In the past, they've built (and sold many of the following): ProcessKit, Big Snow Tiny Conf, Audience Ops, Productize, Thready, SunriseKPI, Ops Calendar, Restaurant Engine, Hotel Propeller, WP Bids, ThemeJam. Their website reads: I love the hard, creative work of designing products just as much as my mission to build a business that lasts. Join thousands and follow along. —— Links Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasJam Zip Message: https://zipmessage.com Brian's website: https://briancasel.com/ Reddit SaaS: https://www.reddit.com/r/saas My Twitter: https://twitter.com/chddaniel My product: https://Simple.ink/notion-forms/

The year of gaming consolidation is upon us, with Sony snapping up Bungie. Not EXACTLY related, but the NYTimes has acquired Wordle. Did the CEO of Bolt's tweets lose him the top job at the company he founded? You can no longer roll through stop signs in your Tesla. And the best use of augmented reality I've heard in a while.Sponsors:Do.co/trhTodayInDigital.comLinks:Sony buying Bungie for $3.6 billion (GamesIndustry.biz)SONY'S BUNGIE ACQUISITION IS ALL ABOUT FORTNITE (The Verge)Microsoft Deal for Activision to Be Reviewed by FTC in U.S. (Bloomberg)Pinterest Adds Augmented Reality Feature for Home Decor (WSJ)Wordle has been bought by The New York Times, will ‘initially' remain free for everyone to play (The Verge)Following his fiery Twitter tirades, Bolt founder Ryan Breslow is no longer CEO — and he says it's his choice (TechCrunch)Tesla recall: ‘Full Self-Driving' software runs stop signs (AP)Pinterest Adds Augmented Reality Feature for Home Decor (WSJ)World Cup of Entrepreneurs On YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Around 80% of executives at big CPG companies believe mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal-making activity will continue increasing after the lows during the pandemic year of 2020. This makes a lot of sense if you think about it in the simplest manner; (1) the CPG industry has had an amazing two-year run (2) CPG companies would have likely been more aggressive in 2020 if it weren't for the high levels of uncertainty across the economic landscape. With 2021 providing more clarity (M&A has seen an uptick), the year has seen big CPG divest unwanted pieces of their portfolios and look to add new upstart brands to spur growth and better reflect current consumer trends. This will continue into 2022 as further economic stimulus, low interest rates, cash stockpiles, and surging equity markets will give more ammo to groups looking to buy. Key food and beverage CPG targets will be within some cross-section of; (1) “Better for you” (2) Functional (3) Plant-based (4) Localization. The inspiration for this podcast episode was that I recently was approached by Business Insider to provide my thoughts for an upcoming prediction article surrounding likely food and beverage CPG brand targets that could get acquired in 2022. As you can imagine, I had a laundry list of thoughts that were either too long for Business Insider to include completely or too “wild” that likely wouldn't pass the editor sniff test. But since this is the Joshua Schall Audio Experience, I don't have any gatekeepers telling me what to say…Here is my unedited list of 10 food and beverage CPG brands that could get acquired in 2022. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba TWITTER - https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting MEDIUM - https://www.medium.com/@joshuaschall

In this video, Josh talks about Building an Agency That Helps Other Agencies Get Acquired or Become More Profitable.We talk at length about agency acquisitions, agency multiples, how to qualify prospects, and so much more.Josh previously was the COO at a digital marketing agency that got acquired and wanted to use his expertise to help other agencies do the same.So he's built out a lean team that comes into agencies to do just that.You can connect with Josh on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshykobyashi/An attribution solution that works. Triple Pixel gives you more than just first/last-click attribution. Their pixel tracks all your first-party data to help increase your ROI on ad spend.Sign up at trytriplewhale.com & click on Pixel.It is currently invite only, so when you sign up, just put my name (Chase Dimond) in the “How did you hear about us” section & they'll let you skip the line.

Thomas has sold hundreds of businesses in his 10 years in M&A and understands what it takes to hit your target valuation – but you have to know where you're headed if you want to draw a roadmap to get there. We discuss company benchmarks and how companies can decide on which areas of the business to focus on and when it's best to bring in outside help. In this episode we cover: What founders can do to prepare for an acquisitionGoal setting and making the right hiresCommon distractions to scaling startupsHow the team at FE International helps businesses find areas of focusHow to grow an M&A company and market trendsLinks and Resources:Thomas Smale on LinkedInFE InternationalListen, subscribe, and share wherever you enjoy podcasts.

I enjoyed this conversation with Dave and I think you will too. If you want to know what to stop wasting your money on with your marketing, be sure to listen to this episode featuring Dave Scott. During our conversation, Dave discusses how businesses need to craft a process, shifts that are happening with paid advertising and making sure that businesses are really clarifying their message. Period. Full stop. When business owners are willing to be bold, it can make a huge shift in their ability to truly thrive. Dave owns and runs a boutique digital marketing consulting firm where he cuts through the gimmicks and the hype to show businesses what really works. Dave and his team work with high-growth technology companies and E-Commerce organizations to help them grow using today’s best digital marketing tactics. Dave lives and works in West Fargo, North Dakota and in Minneapolis. He’s been featured in publications like as E-Commerce Consulting.com, the Good Men Project, and as a featured contributor in the upcoming book Get Acquired for Millions by Linda Rose. Looking for community? Come be a part of my free Facebook group, Social Media for Christian Business Owners and CEOS : https://www.sweetteasocialmarketing.com/freegroup

Linda Rose is the go-to-gal when it comes to helping companies get acquired and now she’s back with a NEW book to help you simply and easily understand how to get your business ready to be acquired! "My joy is the bottom line." - Linda Rose. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at joychudacoff.com/140

Got a successful Amazon business? If so, are you asking yourself how to take it to the next level? Or, have you ever considered cashing in on the business that you built?    In this talk, you'll hear from Ari Horowitz, CEO of Yardline, on how to get funded - with strategies to purchase new inventory, invest in advertising, and grow both top-line sales and profits.   You'll also hear from Chris Bell, Founder & CEO of Perch, and Brenton Howland, Founder & CEO of Forum Brands, on how to get acquired - the business behind scaling a profitable brand.

More women need to build to SELL. And we've got one of the best experts on this topic this week! Linda Rose is the author of ‘Get Acquired for Millions', the ‘insider's guide to designing the most lucrative exit strategy' for business owners navigating mergers and acquisitions. This consultant knows her stuff on valuation, buyer types, the selling process, maximizing value, and more. She's created and sold four companies during her career, and has helped companies increase value 10x, grow SaaS revenue more than 40% YOY, and retain 97.5% customer retention rate. The post Linda Rose, Author of ‘Get Acquired for Millions' — Glambition® Radio Episode 245 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown.

More women need to build to SELL. And we've got one of the best experts on this topic this week! Linda Rose is the author of ‘Get Acquired for Millions', the ‘insider's guide to designing the most lucrative exit strategy' for business owners navigating mergers and acquisitions. This consultant knows her stuff on valuation, buyer types, the selling process, maximizing value, and more. She's created and sold four companies during her career, and has helped companies increase value 10x, grow SaaS revenue more than 40% YOY, and retain 97.5% customer retention rate. The post Linda Rose, Author of ‘Get Acquired for Millions' — Glambition® Radio Episode 245 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown.

More women need to build to SELL. And we've got one of the best experts on this topic this week! Linda Rose is the author of ‘Get Acquired for Millions', the ‘insider's guide to designing the most lucrative exit strategy' for business owners navigating mergers and acquisitions. This consultant knows her stuff on valuation, buyer types, the selling process, maximizing value, and more. She's created and sold four companies during her career, and has helped companies increase value 10x, grow SaaS revenue more than 40% YOY, and retain 97.5% customer retention rate. The post Linda Rose, Author of ‘Get Acquired for Millions' — Glambition® Radio Episode 245 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown.

More women need to build to SELL. And we’ve got one of the best experts on this topic this week! Linda Rose is the author of ‘Get Acquired for Millions’, the ‘insider’s guide to designing the most lucrative exit strategy’ for business owners navigating mergers and acquisitions. This consultant knows her stuff on valuation, buyer types, the selling process, maximizing value, and more. She’s created and sold four companies during her career, and has helped companies increase value 10x, grow SaaS revenue more than 40% YOY, and retain 97.5% customer retention rate. The post Linda Rose, Author of ‘Get Acquired for Millions’ — Glambition® Radio Episode 245 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown - the world's most recognized business coach for women entrepreneurs, leadership, speaker, and founder of The Trust..

Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Harprem Doowa, the CEO and Co-Founder of Frank.co.th. Before starting Frank.co.th, Harprem was working in the e-commerce space and co-founded e-commerce company WhatsNew and Moxy. The lessons he learned about selling products online helped Harprem to start the successful online distribution platform Frank.co.th which was fully acquired in 2019. The […] The post EP 92 – Harprem Doowa – CEO of Frank – How Does It Really Feel to Get Acquired? appeared first on Asia InsurTech Podcast.

In Episode 12, we dissect into Mirror's business & marketing strategy – Their product which resembles a full-length mirror bringing an interactive fitness class right to your home such as yoga, pilates, cardio, strength, and boxing. They were recently acquired by Lululemon for $500 million dollars. Let's discuss how Brynn Putnam positioned her company to get acquired within 2 years.Timestamps:1:20 – The 40% Rule. “Don’t try to be perfect.”3:39 - Strategic Partnerships5:00 - Companies Like To Invest In A Brand Before Acquire Them6:42 –Should You Hire Contractors or Full Time Employees?8:30 – You Need A Strong Vision That Everyone In Your Company Supports Your Vision12:27 - Immerse Yourself in Customer Service. All Mirror employees are required to do at least 2 months of customer service for new insight & different perspectives from their employees.15:27 - Position Yourself as Gender Neutral17:04 - Incorporate Different Revenue StreamsABOUT MATT SKOPAK:An adventure and fitness addict with a passion for entrepreneurship and numbers. Lead Investor in Sweetberry Bowls and CFO of Sugar & Kush CBD.  Rutgers MBA 2020 in Entrepreneurship & AccountingABOUT SEAN AZARI:In 2015, Sean launched a creative ad agency called Breakthrough Social specializing in content creation & distribution, marketing campaigns, & paid media that helped brands build awareness and drive sales. Prior to starting his agency, Sean worked in finance for 4 years as an Investment Banking Analyst at Credit Suisse & studied Mathematics & Statistics at Rutgers University.Connect with Sean:Instagram @Sean_AzariFacebook @azarimediaTwitter @Sean_AzariEmail: Sean@breakthrough.socialYouTubeHis Agency: Breakthrough SocialHis eCommerce Brand: Rebhorn

Today on the podcast I'm chatting with Linda Rose. Linda is an author, speaker, and advisor. Linda's background building, running and selling not one, but several technology companies. In the episode today we explore some of the lessons she's condensed from her experience into a book entitled, "Get acquired for millions." Linda and I discuss topics like valuing your company and what goes into that. Should you still be considering selling in a depressed market, how should you be preparing your company for a sale, and you may be surprised by how long that process takes. Linda also has some valuable resources to share on the show notes. So check those out as well.  https://www.evolvedmgmt.com/podcast  

Deal broker & author Linda Rose share her tips for getting more money for your MSP and what COVID has done to the M&A market for technology service providers (it might not be what you think). Find resource links and timestamped show notes for this episode at https://www.auvik.com/franklymsp/065

Three years ago, two-time Channel Journeys podcast guest, Jay McBain, wrote that the channel is aging and that 40 percent of channel owners plan on retiring by 2024. That comment lit a spark for today’s podcast guest, Linda Rose. Following Jay’s prediction, Linda embarked on a new mission and wrote the book “Get Acquired for … Linda Rose: 5 Tips, Traps, & Tactics for Getting Acquired Read More »

Adam Ochstein started an HR software company called StratEx in the depths of the 2008 recession. CEOs were asking HR managers to do more with less and Ochstein's software promised to help HR managers do just that. Despite the challenging economic environment, StratEx was an early success and was particularly popular with restaurants. Ochstein decided to focus on the hospitality sector and forged a partnership with Toast, one of the fastest-growing Point of Sale (POS) providers serving restaurants. The collaboration was a success, and StratEx ballooned to 160 employees. 

On this episode Abadesi talks to Waseem Daher, founder and CEO of Pilot. Pilot is bringing bookkeeping into the modern age. He has started (and sold!) two other companies prior to Pilot.In this episode they talk about...The story of starting Pilot and what Waseem learned from his two previous companies“The end-to-end solution is really what made the business work. We are going to be your bookkeeper, your finance team, rather than sell you software.”The story of Pilot goes back to his first company, where they tried to do their books themselves, but realized how tedious it was and how much could be automated. He explains why he tries to have a more focused approach to company-building now:“I try to have a better sense of what is actually important. We were so worried about all of the stuff that we thought represented an existential threat but in practice literally zero of those things mattered. Of all the things I remember agonizing about, none of them had any actual effect on the business.”He also says that he makes sure to take time to rest and recharge, rather than working all the time:“In the first company we worked all the time, 6 days a week, 12 hours a day. Despite having worked that long, there were Saturdays where I still felt behind so I worked then as well, and every time I did that, it was always a mistake.”When it makes sense to take venture capital versus bootstrap a business“There’s a very pervasive and harmful narrative in Silicon Valley that the VC way is the only way to do it. I actually think the VC way is the unnecessarily difficult or hard way.”Waseem explains how to think about starting a company and talks about the principles to keep in mind when you’re thinking about the risk and reward of different approaches:“If your objective is wealth creation, you should not start a startup, you should go work on Wall Street or something. The easiest way to make $10M is to own 100% of a company that’s worth $10M, not to own 1% of a company that’s worth $1B.”He says that “lifestyle is not a bad word” and that as a founder you don’t need to care about serving a massive market unless you’ve taken venture capital funding.“Venture capital is not right for 99% of businesses. You have to be building something that is targeting a gigantic market to have a company worth billions of dollars doing hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue.”How to think about a potential acquisition“By raising a bunch of institutional capital, you’re prevented from taking exits that are otherwise very good or very profitable.”Waseem shares what he’s learned from two previous exits, one to Oracle and the other to Dropbox. He says that it’s most important to think about how you and your company will mesh with the acquirer and choose the offer that provides the best fit rather than the highest dollar amount. He says that if the fit is good, you will create much more value through the relationship together than the value of the acquisition.“Look at the acquisition as the start of a new relationship, not the end of something.”How Waseem stays productiveHe explains that he keeps most of his apps on his phone in folders rather than on his home screen. This creates friction and ensures that he has to be intentional about what exactly he is doing when he takes out his phone.He also explains exactly how to write emails that get responses from busy people:“Craft something that is really short, that is to the point, and that has a very crisp and clear call-to-action at the end of the email. Ideally the call-to-action is as easy to respond to as possible.”We’ll be back next week so be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Big thanks to Headspin Mobile for their support.

On today's episode, Dave Scott shares tips and insights on how to have super clear messaging that will attract the right clients. By creating straight, to-the-point messaging that is humble and helpful (thanks George Thomas!) and that avoids tech jargon and being cute or funny, knowing your why/mission/vision, you can attract the clients you are wanting to do business with. Dave owns and runs a boutique digital marketing consulting firm where he cuts through the gimmicks and the hype to show businesses what really works. Dave and his team work with high-growth technology companies and E-Commerce organizations to help them grow using today’s best digital marketing tactics. Dave lives and works in West Fargo, North Dakota and in Minneapolis. He’s been featured in publications like as E-Commerce Consulting.com, the Good Men Project, and as a featured contributor in the upcoming book Get Acquired for Millions by Linda Rose.

Ilya Rekhter is a repeat guest on the show. He previously was on in November 2018 to talk about his startup, DoubleMap. Since that time, DoubleMap merged with another company in their space, and they created a new company called Journey. That company was recently acquired by Ford and Ilya shares the process of going through both a merger and acquisition, what he has learned along the way, and what’s next for him, looking forward. To hear our earlier conversation, go here: https://startupcompetitors.com/podcast/2018/11/5/doublemap-with-ilya-rekhterTopics in this episodeThe benefits of merging with competitorsDetailing the acquisition processQualities you should look for in founders/co-foundersFord wasn’t the most lucrative offer, but it was the most attractive because of the strategyWorking with partners through the acquisition processThere’s no right time to do get acquired - the telltale time to sellAvoiding venture capital and relying on grant funding, as well as the drawbacks of being bootstrappedBeing critical of your investors to be sure they’re a good fit and can be helpful.The biggest mistake he ever madeContact InfoEmail: ilya.rekhtor@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ilyaXindy

Lessons from new research on M&A activity

Lessons from new research on M&A activity

In 2013, Alex McClafferty co-founded WP Curve, a company that provided IT support for people with a WordPress site. 

Our show intro is now Sonia’s Travel Corner, and she brings us up to speed on her globetrotting. Colleen interviews serial entrepreneur Linda Rose about her new book, Get Acquired of Millions: A Roadmap for Technology Service Providers to Maximize Company Value. Our hosts then discuss the list of the Forbes 100 Most Innovative Leaders, and the aftermath of featuring only one woman on that list.

Linda's new book, Get Acquired for Millions, reflects her own experiences in 3 sales, plus new research from across the industry. The sale of a technology services provider (TSP) business brings into focus matters of all sorts -- financial, strategic, operational, psychological, and even personal. The prospect of an acquisition also raises a lot of challenges and anxieties – the worth of a business today, how can that value be improved, how buyers are approaching opportunities, and where sellers are finding the best deals. Our guest is Linda Rose, a veteran of the tech services space and the Microsoft channel in particular. She has sold three businesses over her career, most recently her cloud services business about two years ago. After taking some time off for a few adventures, she's back to work with a new book for other business owners. It's called Get Acquired for Millions: A roadmap for technology service providers to maximize company value. We talk about her own experiences as an entrepreneur, her research for the book, and some of the findings and recommendations for other TSPs. Show Notes: 1:50 – How Linda's new book came to be after selling her last business. 6:00 – Takeaways from her latest deal, other business experiences, and translating those into the resources of the book. 10:00 – Is transforming your business to become more attractive to buyers always healthy move even if you're not interested to sell? 12:30 – Performance factors that prospective buyers will be looking at. 14:30 – Psychological stresses that play into a deal's success. 19:30 – The role of an M&A broker or coach 25:00 – The importance of a letter of intent (LOI) 28:15 – Where do Dynamics-focused partners fit into the broader TSP deal outlook? 33:00 – What are private equity firms focused on in the Microsoft channel, and how are they framing the value of acquisitions? 36:30 – Why are so many MSPs looking to sell? 38:40 – Women in tech – what has changed, and how Linda's own experiences inform her views.  

Dave owns and runs a boutique digital marketing consulting firm where he cuts through the gimmicks and the hype to show businesses what really works. Dave and his team work with high-growth technology companies and E-Commerce organizations to help them grow using today’s best digital marketing tactics. Dave lives and works in West Fargo, North Dakota and in Minneapolis. He’s been featured in publications like as E-Commerce Consulting.com, the Good Men Project, and as a featured contributor in the upcoming book Get Acquired for Millions by Linda Rose.

Starting a business with an exit strategy in mind may not seem like the most sound advice, but Hivint CEO Nick Ellsmore is here to tell us why it actually is.

This was a very exciting episode. I’m speaking with Thomas Smale, founder of FE International, the hands-down market leader for M&A and advisory services for SaaS and other online businesses. They’ve completed hundreds of millions in acquisitions over the years. If you own a SaaS or any small business, this is an episode you’re going to want to listen to in full. We talk about what potential buyers look for in companies, how companies can increase their valuation, the acquisition process in detail, and much much more. Oh, not to mention, FE International is fully 100% bootstrapped, which you know I love. Thomas has an awesome bootstrapping story as well. He basically started buying companies with his credit card believe it or not. You’ll hear more about that in the episode. Enjoy! Visit feinternational.com to learn more. Music by sifer2424

We believe in an exciting and inevitable future where everything that we do will be fundamentally touched and transformed by blockchain technology and the world will be an infinitely better place to live, work, and play.Consequently, our mission is to accelerate the growth of blockchain within the public conscience, vernacular, and culture through awareness, education, and entertainment.In fact, our first explicit milestone is to get 1,000,000 new folks into blockchain, bitcoin, and cryptocurrency! This is just the first of many steps!If this resonates with you then join us; you are the vanguard.Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueLJ4vLHTwMpYILmdBjRlgFollow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/decentralizedtvFollow on Google + - https://plus.google.com/+DecentralizedTVOriginal Articles on Medium - https://medium.com/decentralizedtvEmail List - https://mailchi.mp/fa9de7339b0c/decentralized-newsSupport Decentralized TV original projects!Crypto Social Exchange - https://yen.io/The Bitcoin Pub - https://thebitcoin.pub/Crypto News - https://cryptoyum.com/Coin Prices and More - https://coinpuffs.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Bitcoin - https://10daysofbitcoin.com/Follow the best podcasts from the best minds in the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency space on twitter.https://twitter.com/bitcoinpodcasts

This is a special episode of Experts in a few ways. For one, Gaetano shares for the first time how SEO played a role in the just announced acquisition of Salehacker. And we get really into the details on his growth strategy that exploded their traffic 426% in 16 months. Second – this was an experimental […] The post 098: How Saleshacker Grew 426% & Used SEO To Get Acquired w/Gaetano DiNardi appeared first on Evolving SEO.

Our discussions this week are with Chris Jeffers, Mild-mannered CEO. Chris has done what most of us want to do: GET ACQUIRED! Chris shares his journey with us on how he was able to accomplish this feat and provides great tips for the next generation of CEO's out there on how to DRIVE EFFORTLESS GROWTH!

The market for digital assistants is booming. Apple has Siri, Amazon has Alexa and Google has Google Assistant. Now, thanks to Charles Jolley, Facebook has Ozlo, a digital assistant designed to outsmart Siri and Alexa at their own game.

The four pillars that add value to an internet business are: Risk Transfer-ability Growth Opportunities Documentation / Financials. Documentation is completely under an entrepreneur's control, and is arguably the most important of the four pillars for web based business owners. Having good documentation and clean financials will bring more value to an online business, instill more confidence in website buyers and help you get a better deal structure if and when you decide to sell. Simply put, Excel is not accounting software and we've experienced buyer blow-back from multi-million dollar website listings that only use Excel for their accounting. If you want to have a good transaction for maximum value, with as few headaches as possible you have to have good financial records and documentation. Getting there can be a challenge though, if accounting is not your forte. Expert bookkeeper Matt Remuzzi from CapForge is an eCommerce expert and manages the books for hundreds of online businesses. In this podcast, Matt shares some tips to make your web based business bookkeeping easy, have your write-offs maximized without flagging an IRS audit, and have your 1099s from Amazon and other 3rd party platforms match your tax returns. He even shares tips on when to start collecting sales taxes and the right accounting method to bring maximum value if you ever decide to sell your online business.   Episode Highlights: Matt's background. An MBA and entrepreneur himself, he now runs a bookkeeping firm focused on helping online business owners keep clean financials. Clients are FBA sellers, Multichannel sellers, and SaaS business owners. They look at each project and customize it and then put it into Quickbooks. You can hire a professional online bookkeeper for $100-$400 a month. Clean financials help you set the right source for your business. Tracking and measuring results help you adjust and pivot when required. Accounting software makes your website business value higher and you more flexible when required. Lenders such as the SBA require tax returns to tie out to P&Ls exported from Quickbooks. With improper accounting files good deals fall apart. Capforge can do 100% of the bookkeeping without the entrepreneur getting involved. They can take the admin task off of their plate. Plus it is done by professionals. New website business clients are brought on and records go back to the day the day the business launched. They want to work from the source material or statements to reconcile everything. Matt's team makes sure there is a trail of expenses you claim in the event you are ever audited. The process starts with a simple client instruction sheets. The entrepreneur still owns the QB files / account and has 100% access to the files. Learn the correct way to log the Amazon income in Quickbooks so the tax returns matches your Amazon 1099 the IRS receives. Your Quickbooks financial statements should match what Amazon sends the IRS on the 1099s. Know the difference between cash and accrual accounting, and why it matters so much to total value when selling or buying an online business. Joe did a valuation on a cash based business and adjusted it to accrual and found $250,000 in value. Learn why accrual based accounting is the right way to manage the books and how it can bring more value when selling an online business. Capforge will do all of the bookkeeping for a web based business owner and allow them to focus on running the business. The cost is MUCH LOWER than hiring a bookkeeper in house. Regarding sales taxes, consider collecting in your home state until you are big enough to have it “makes sense” financially. And go with what you are comfortable with. Make sure the cost of sales tax compliance makes financial sense for your small business. If it is 10x what you are collecting/paying in sales tax, then it may not make sense to collect. Learn what you can write off and what write offs are red flags to the IRS. Meals and entertainment are not a big piece of an online business. Writing off multiple vehicles is a hard to swallow number. Matt's team will go through every client and try to find deductions. A home office deduction is completely legitimate. CapForge takes on startups to large online businesses. They love to help people start out on the right foot. Fees can range from $100 to $400 a month. And all clients have 100% access to their account. Resources: CapForge CapForge for Amazon Sellers Matt Remuzzi LinkedIn Matt Remuzzi on Twitter Matt Remuzzi on Facebook Quickbooks

Dan Martell is Canada's TOP Angel Investor, has started 3 tech companies which were each acquired for millions. EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Visit IdeaToExit here to watch 3 videos of Dan Martell explaining exactly how to take and idea, get it to market and get it acquired. There's few people more qualified to teach this than Dan Martell and his first video is how to do "No Cost Product Development and True Customer Validation" Watch at IdeaToExit A tiny sample of what you’ll discover: How Dan rebuilt his life, started and sold multiple companies (and failed at several along the way) Why he got bored of the beach after selling Clarity and what he’s doing about it How a simple quote about goals from John Assaraf changed Dan’s life forever (and could change yours) Dan’s Daily habits that he credits for his success above all else Why hiring people who “Play” at things you consider “Work” is one of the key strategies Dan uses to leverage his time, strengths and passions How Dan delegates everything unless it creates value or time with his family Where Dan’s “puck is going” now that he’s sold Clarity (Canadian hockey reference that I couldn’t resist) Dan’s #1 piece of advice that he’s spent thousands of hours and dollars to learn that will help anyone who sells advice, expertise or information. (I had to pull this one out of him reluctantly and if you pay close attention to Dan’s material you’ll see it everywhere. This is bacon-wrapped-GOLD) EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Visit IdeaToExit here to watch 3 videos of Dan Martell explaining exactly how to take and idea, get it to market and get it acquired. There's few people more qualified to teach this than Dan Martell and his first video is how to do "No Cost Product Development and True Customer Validation" Watch at IdeaToExit