M&A Masters

Master the clean exit! Discover secrets of M&A Masters. You'll hear inside interviews with M&A advisors, attorneys, investment bankers, private equity players, and the entrepreneurs themselves. If you ever want to sell your business this is a must-listen podcast.

M&A Masters is a business podcast hosted by Patrick Stroth, with 170 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Patrick Stroth hosts M&A Masters, a business show with 170 episodes published.

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  Episode #171

  Mert Erkan | Driving Private Equity Value through Supply Chain Optimization

  Jan 6, 202625 minS0

  <p>Is your business missing out on millions by overlooking supply chain efficiency? What if unlocking massive value in M&A deals was easier than you think?</p><p><br>In this episode, Mert Erkan, Vice President of Efficio Consulting, joins Patrick Stroth to reveal how procurement and supply chain transformations drive game-changing results for both private equity and strategic acquirers on a global scale.</p><p><br>You’ll discover…</p>The surprising percentage of EBITDA growth hiding in procurement synergiesHow “clean room” analysis can set post-merger integration up for instant successWhy even high-tech companies are underinvesting in their supply c...

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  Episode #170

  Warren Feder | Navigating Family Business Exits and Legacy

  Dec 9, 202526 minS0

  <p>Navigating the emotional twists and turns of selling a family-owned business isn’t just about the highest offer—sometimes, it’s about finding the right partner to carry on your legacy. What does it really take to achieve a clean, meaningful exit?</p><p>In this episode, Warren Feder, Partner at CMA Group, joins Patrick Stroth to reveal how investment bankers guide owners and founders through complex transitions, ensuring both financial success and continuity for generations to come.</p><p>You’ll discover…</p>The surprising reason one family business owner chose the lowest offer in a multi-bid saleHow “complexity i...

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  Episode #169

  Anthony Caporrino | Building a Trusted Advisory Team for Mergers and Acquisitions Success

  Oct 15, 202531 minS0

  <p>The playbook for selling your company just changed—again.</p><p>What separates those who merely survive from those who exit with maximum value? The answer may surprise even seasoned founders.</p><p>In this episode, Anthony Caporrino, U.S. Transaction Advisory Group Co-Leader at Alvarez & Marsal, reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets to smarter M&A, how analytics are rewriting the rules, and what it really takes for owners and investors to achieve a clean exit.</p><p>You’ll discover…</p>The single biggest mistake even mature companies make when prepping for a saleWhat founders should be doing years before...

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  Episode #168

  Dennis O'Rourke | Why Lower Middle Market Companies Need Specialized M&A Legal Expertise

  Oct 8, 202533 minS0

  <p>Not every deal needs an army of lawyers and sky-high fees to get across the finish line…<br>So how are today’s owners navigating increasingly complex M&A—and why is buyer behavior making it more challenging than ever?</p><p>In this episode, Dennis O’Rourke, Partner and Chair of the Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group at Moritt Hock & Hamroff, shares why lower middle market companies don’t have to compromise on expertise or affordability—and explains how a dramatic shift in buyer dynamics, fueled by the rise of “other people’s money” (OPM), is adding new layers...

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  Episode #167

  Paige Wiese | Digital Assets: The Hidden Value Buyers Often Overlook

  Sep 17, 202533 minS0

  <p>Most business owners see their website as a digital business card—but what if it could become your company’s top-performing employee? Digital assets make or break deals in today’s M&A world, yet are still one of the most overlooked sources of value, risk, and growth potential.</p><p>In this episode, Paige Wiese, founder of Tree Ring Digital, reveals how optimizing your company’s digital presence can unlock hidden value, improve M&A transitions, and future-proof your growth—whether you’re buying, selling, or scaling.</p><p>You’ll discover…</p>The costly mistakes most business owners make with...

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