Episodes

Welcome to the "Defenders of Business Value Podcast"! In this episode, we dive deep into the critical question of who should take the reins of your business after you step away. Our special guest, Laurie Barkman, an esteemed authority on business...

In this episode of the "Defenders of Business Value Podcast," our host Ed Mysogland, sits down with Heather Endresen, a seasoned banking veteran with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Heather's expertise lies in SBA business acquisition...

Welcome to "Defenders of Business Value Podcast" In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Erin, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) who brings a unique perspective to the table. With her CEPA designation, Erin possesses a specialized...

Welcome to "Defenders of Business Value Podcast", In this episode, titled "Where is the Value in a Bitcoin Mining Company," we have the privilege of hosting two esteemed guests: Trisch Garthoeffner and Nainesh Shah. Trisch is the President and Founder...

Welcome to another episode of "Defenders of Business Value Podcast"! In today's episode, we have a distinguished guest who specializes in selling heating and air businesses. Please welcome Patrick Lange, an expert HVAC business broker with a wealth of...

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Spencer Tenney, President and CEO of the Tenney Group—a respected merger acquisition advisory firm dedicated to the transportation industry for over 50 years. Join us as Spencer shares his wealth of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...