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July 29, 2025

EP 10 | How Do You Know When a Deal Isn’t Right?

Would you sell your family business if the money looked right, but something felt off? Amber Finley of Bug Off Pest Control shares what happened when a surprise buyout offer landed in her inbox. What started as a dream deal q...

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July 15, 2025

EP 9 | 5 Signs Your Business Is Ready for Strategic Funding

Want investors to notice your business? Learn what it really takes to attract strategic capital. Diti Sangoi, founder of DV8 Ventures, pulls back the curtain on what venture capital and private equity firms look for and why a million-dollar business isn’t enough without the right strategy. In this …

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July 1, 2025

EP 8 | WOULD YOU BUY YOUR OWN BUSINESS AT THAT PRICE?

Want top dollar when you sell? It all starts with your numbers. In this episode, financial systems expert Louise Hipperson reveals what buyers really look for when evaluating your business and why messy books can quietly kill your deal. She joins Paloma Goggins to break down the biggest financial m…

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June 17, 2025

EP 7 | Selling Soon? This Is the First Place Buyers Will Look

Protect your sale by uncovering legal landmines and HR risks before it’s too late! Thinking about selling your business? Don’t let hidden employment issues kill your deal. Employment law pro Sarah O’Keefe joins Paloma Goggins to reveal the silent deal-breakers—like misclassifying contractors, outda…

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June 3, 2025

Are You Leaving Value on the Table?

Building a successful business worth selling requires strategy, resilience, and purpose. Tyler Copenhaver-Heath shares his extraordinary journey from a humble dirt lot with no electricity to founding a groundbreaking automoti...

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May 20, 2025

The Business Arc: From Foundation to Final Deal

Steve Adams went from bagging groceries to building—and selling—two successful businesses. In this episode, he shares how a family emergency led him to take over a struggling maintenance company, and how government contracts ...

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May 6, 2025

Scaling Up? Don’t Skip Cybersecurity!

Cybersecurity isn't just for big tech, it’s crucial for any business looking to grow or sell. In this episode, cybersecurity expert Paige Hanson, co-founder of SecureLabs, breaks down why strong security practices can make or break your company’s future. With 60% of small businesses never recoverin…

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April 22, 2025

Death, Taxes, and Your Business: A Love Triangle

Every business owner eventually faces the pivotal question: What’s next? Whether you plan to sell, pass the company to family, or explore another path, the outcome depends on how and when you prepare. In this episode, wealth ...

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April 8, 2025

More Than Paperwork: The Role of Relationship Banking in Acquisitions

Purchasing a business is exciting but often overwhelming, especially when it comes to financing. In this episode, Dan Foley from Evolve Bank pulls back the curtain on SBA lending, offering valuable insights into the process. ...

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March 19, 2025

Legacy Matters: Finding the Right Home for Your Business

Kazem Harfouche, Managing Partner at Cedar Crest Capital, explores a major market gap affecting small business owners across the U.S. Many successful businesses with decades of profitability and under $3 million in EBITDA fac...

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