Episodes

May 10, 2023

EP 82: How to Sell a Laundromat with Chuck Post, Author of THE LAUNDR…

In this episode of the Defenders of Business Value Podcast, Chuck Post of PBI Laundry Consulting and author of , a seasoned entrepreneur with over 37 years of experience in the coin laundry business, shares his story. Chuck entered the laundry...

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May 3, 2023

EP 81: How to Sell a Printing Business with the Deal Flow Guy, Rock L…

Rock LaManna is The Deal Flow Guy, a professional matchmaker, quietly bringing independent business owners together with Private Equity groups to create win-win deals.  While his background is in the print and graphic arts industry, Rock has...

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April 26, 2023

EP 80: How to Successfully Transition a Business' Most Overlooked Ass…

Mike Butler is CSpring's Chief Data Officer and Executive Director of Delivery and Innovation. He has a background in digital transformation and designing practical, innovative solutions, which all start with data. Before CSpring, he was a CTO in...

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April 19, 2023

EP 79: How Proper Presentation of Equipment Helps Sell Your Business …

Tim Roy of Capitale Analytics is my first two-time guest. Why? First, I know many equipment appraisers and his ability to articulate the "whys" of value makes it his superpower. He makes complex matters easy to understand. Second, with economic...

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April 12, 2023

EP 78: How to Value and Sell a Website with Mushfiq Sarker of the Web…

Few claim to have done over 220 deals, but Mushfiq Sarker can.  Below is a summary of how Musfiq buys an existing website, improves it, and sells it for a profit. Here is a summary of the basic steps involved in flipping a website: Find a...

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March 29, 2023

EP 77: Frequently Asked Questions - Volume 4

Every quarter Ed answers the listener's questions. This quarter's questions: Questions/Topics: Know what you are selling How are non competes useful in business sales What are books I recommend about building value? Checklist of things sellers need...

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March 22, 2023

EP 76: How to Sell an Independent Restaurant with Steve Weinbaum of W…

Steve Weinbaum, WeSellRestaurants.com Steve is a licensed real estate salesperson and Certified Restaurant Broker in multiple states. He has over 30 years of experience in business analysis, marketing, sales, relationship management and contract...

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Feb. 28, 2023

EP 75: How To Sell a Wireless Cell Phone Store, with Tamer Shoukry, …

There is more to a wireless store than just a storefront selling and repairing cell phones. On this edition of Defenders of Business Value Podcast, Tamer Shoukry, Owner of Wireless Dealerz, talks with host Ed Mysogland about how he got into the...

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Feb. 21, 2023

EP 74: How to Ensure a Deal is Compliant, with Scott Oliver, Lewis Ka…

On this episode of Defenders of Business Value Podcast, Scott Oliver, Director at Lewis Kappes, joined host Ed Mysogland to talk about how to make sure a deal is compliant. They covered the process of reviewing proposed deals and preparing them for...

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Feb. 14, 2023

EP 73: How to Maximize Profit as a Car Dealership, with Max Zanan, MZ…

Max Zanan, owner of MZ Dealer Services and author of Perfect Dealership, a four book series dedicated to helping car dealership owners adapt and thrive in their business, joined host Ed Mysogland. They discussed the industry as a whole, how dealers...

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Feb. 7, 2023

EP 72: How Clear Processes Add Value, with Marie Mills, Clear Solutio…

Marie Mills, Owner of Clear Solutions, LLC, is an experienced business process analyst, and she joined host Ed Mysogland to talk about the value of documenting processes for a business. Marie discussed the importance of clear and efficient processes...

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Jan. 31, 2023

EP 71: How Divorce Impacts a Business Sale, with Melissa Gragg, Bridg…

Certified Valuation Analyst Melissa Gragg, managing partner of Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC and host Ed Mysogland explore the complex issues that arise for the business when a business owner divorces. They address topics of navigating the emotions...

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Jan. 24, 2023

EP 70: How Wineries Create Value, with Genevieve Rodgers, PEMDAS Wine…

Award-winning winemaker, consultant, engineer, and professed math geek Genevieve Rodgers of PEMDAS Winery Solutions joined host Ed Mysogland on this episode of Defenders of Business Value Podcast. Genevieve gave an overview of the major roles in...

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Jan. 17, 2023

EP 69: Tax Issues to be Aware of When Selling Your Business, with Rom…

Noted business attorney and CPA Roman Basi joined host Ed Mysogland on this edition of the Defenders of Business Value Podcast to discuss tax considerations when selling your business. Roman discussed some myths involving taxation in a business...

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Jan. 10, 2023

EP 68: How To Maximize Your Value Using Quality of Earnings Reports, …

Elliott Holland, Managing Partner of Guardian Due Diligence, joined host Ed Mysogland to discuss how a Quality of Earnings report maximizes the value of a business in a sale, reduces the risk of buyer objections, and helps secure completion of the...

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Jan. 3, 2023

EP 67: How to Modernize Your Business to Sell at Maximum Value, with …

How to Modernize Your Business to Sell at Maximum Value, with Jason Beutler, RoboSource (Defenders of Business Value Podcast, Episode 5) Jason Beutler, CEO of RoboSource, joined Ed Mysogland to discuss the different kinds of business automation, why...

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Dec. 27, 2022

EP 66: How to Improve Earnings to Maximize Business Value, with Bill …

Improving earnings to maximize business value was the focus of this episode with guest Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach. He and host Ed Mysogland discussed key things business owners can do to improve earnings, strategies to improve...

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Dec. 20, 2022

EP 65: How To Sell a Fitness Club For Maximum Value, with Jim Thomas,…

How To Sell a Fitness Club For Maximum Value, with Jim Thomas, Fitness Management & Consulting(Defenders of Business Value Podcast, Episode 3) Jim Thomas, Founder and President of Fitness Management & Consulting, joined host Ed Mysogland for a...

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Dec. 13, 2022

EP 64: How To Sell a Play It Again Sports Franchise, with Scott Ward,…

On this episode of the Defenders of Business Value podcast, host Ed Mysogland welcomed former multi-store Play It Again Sports franchisee Scott Ward to discuss his journey from opening the business to a successful sale. Scott discussed how he...

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Dec. 6, 2022

EP 63: Introduction to "How To Sell a Business Podcast"

Host Ed Mysogland welcomes listeners to the How To Sell a Business Podcast. The podcast is in season two, and Ed explained why it was rebranded after season one from Defenders of Business Value. Ed discussed what the podcast will focus on, who it...

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Dec. 23, 2020

EP 62: How to Make the Best Decision About Selling Your Business with…

It’s an unbelievable Christmas present for Ed to have Annie Duke on today's show. She lives in the Philadelphia area and is the author of Thinking in Bets and How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices. In today’s fun and educational...

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Dec. 9, 2020

EP 61: What is an Aspirational Business and How Does it Affect Busine…

On today's show, Ed is excited to welcome Dora Lutz of givingspring.com. Dora is the author of the aspirational business, owner of giving spring, and the creator of the course business planning for social entrepreneurs at Purdue University. From her...

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Nov. 25, 2020

EP 60: Catching Up on Business and Life

Ed’s back today after a brief hiatus and he’s catching up on everything that has been going on in his personal life, and then there’s so much to catch up on in the business world - so you won’t want to miss out on all the details.  Ed has...

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Sept. 2, 2020

EP 59: Scaling an Online Service Business with Bryan Clayton

Ed had an opportunity to interview Bryan Clayton who has golden nuggets to share with you. Bryan Clayton is a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits; he is currently the CEO of GreenPal, a web and mobile app that instantly connects homeowners with...

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