Smart Business Dealmakers Podcast
1) Navigating The Current Deal Climate
What’s really happening in today’s M&A market? At the D.C. Capital Region Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, Booz Allen Vice President Chrissy Cox and [solidcore] CFO Nate Scott sat down with River...Show More
2) The Arc of a Deal with Marc Jensen of Jensen & McComas
For most business owners, the first time they sell their company is often the last. With only one chance to maximize the value that will be leveraged during life after business, it’s important to get ...Show More
3) The ESOP Option
For business owners thinking about their exit, the choice often seems limited to selling to a competitor or to a private equity firm. But there's a third option, ESOPs, that secures their legacy and r...Show More
4) Factors Affecting Public and Private Dealmaking
Regardless of what uncertainty exists in the market or from where it originates, deals continue to get done. However, doing deals during more turbulent times takes some strategic maneuvering. Riveron’...Show More
5) M&A Trends in The GovCon Space
It was supposed to be a great year for M&A in the government contracting sector. New SBA rules were expected to drive GovCon sellers to market as they raced to beat the rules’ implementation. But then...Show More
6) The State of The M&A Market 2025
At this year’s Baltimore Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, an expert panel provided actionable insights to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities for both growth and divestiture in an increasin...Show More
7) Preparing To Sell Your Business with James Hipolit of Troutman Pepper Locke
Perhaps the worst thing a business owner can do ahead of the sale of their company is not be prepared. Not only could that crater the returns the owner was hoping to get for what is often their life’s...Show More
Preparing To Sell Your Business with James Hipolit of Troutman Pepper Locke
27:27 | Jun 4th, 2025
8) Buy-side Insurance Due Diligence with Brian Stovsky and Joe Curtis
One area of complexity in a buy-side M&A transaction is commercial insurance. Given all the potential liabilities, hidden risks, industry-specific needs and coverage gaps, knowing what to look for dur...Show More
9) Building Zenwork with Founder & CEO Sanjeev Singh
At the 2025 Dallas Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, Zenwork Founder & CEO Sanjeev Singh shared the entrepreneurial journey that led to a nine-figure private equity minority investment. From launc...Show More
10) Busting ESOP Myths with David Solomon of Levenfeld Pearlstein
There are many myths about ESOPs — that they’re complicated or that once within its structure a company owner loses control, or that banks won’t lend to them. David Solomon, a member at Levenfeld Pear...Show More