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.

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  Episode #174

  Bill McLaughlin | What a Buyer Looks For After 27 Acquisitions

  Sep 30, 202633 min

  What does a buyer who has closed 27 acquisitions actually look for before making an offer? When your industry is consolidating around you, how do you decide whether to raise capital and become the platform or sell to one? Bill McLaughlin, CEO of Thrive, joins Patrick Stroth to explain how a serial acquirer evaluates a target. Thrive is a technology outsourcing provider delivering cybersecurity, cloud, and managed IT services to mid-market SMB clients. You'll discover... - What Thrive screens for in an acquisition target - Why integrating people is harder than integrating technology, and what that means for the leaders and employees of an acquired company - Why Thrive uses rep and warranty insurance on every deal Connect with Bill McLaughlin Thrive: https://thrivenextgen.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billmclaughlinmsp/

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  Episode #173

  Peter Hissey | How a Culture-First Investment Bank Runs a Lower Middle Market Sale

  Sep 23, 202638 min

  Does culture fit between buyer and seller really make a difference to a successful deal? Peter Hissey, Director at Strategic Exit Advisors, joins Patrick Stroth to explain why his firm puts culture fit in front of sellers before a buyer ever sees a financial model. Based outside Philadelphia, SEA is a lower middle market investment bank focused on helping entrepreneurs maximize value and protect their legacy through an ownership transition. You'll discover... - Why taking an offer on your own costs both value and time, and how much a buyer's quality of earnings can cut from the price you were quoted - Why Patrick's culture-first process puts owners on 30 minute calls with prospective buyers before any confidential information memorandum goes out - Why Patrick’s firm will decline an engagement when a seller's price expectation runs ahead of what the market will deliver Connect with Peter Hissey Strategic Exit Advisors: https://www.se-adv.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hissey-73277a24/ Peter's podcast, SEA Entrepreneur Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@StrategicExitAdvisors

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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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