Interviews
The Cash-Rich Exit Podcast
Talking to Colleen O'Connell-Campbell of RBC Dominion Securities.
Here is what we talked about:
- Why $5M-$50M companies are underserved in traditional M&A processes
- The importance of long-term planning and education before an exit
- Why you should start exit preparation 2-3 years in advance - or earlier
- How cultural fit between buyer and seller drives long-term success
- How private equity can protect rather than destroy value
- The difference between a transaction and a journey
- Why you shouldn’t fall in love with your business - and how to prepare it for its next owner
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Why 80% Of Canadian Business Owners May Never Sell
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen, where we dive into critical topics that shape the future of Canadian businesses. In today’s episode, we’re discussing the complexities of selling your privately held business, an important yet often challenging process, especially for owners nearing retirement. As many business owners consider transitioning out of their companies, understanding how to make your business an attractive acquisition target and navigating proprietary deals becomes vital.
Is “Now” The Time? What Older Owner-Operators Are Thinking, Post-Pandemic
Mario Nigro’s guest for this podcast is Karl Sigerist, a business advisor focusing on the lower midmarket. Many of Karl’s clients are owner-operators who are thinking about exits. He and Mario discuss the value of engaging an outside advisor and, in particular, the impact that the pandemic has had on the succession strategies of many long-time operators who recognize that new energy may be needed, sooner rather than later, to drive their businesses forward in a changing world.