Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions by Colonnade Advisors
Get the insiders’ take on mergers and acquisitions. M&A investment bankers Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay of Colonnade Advisors discuss the technical aspects of and tactics used in middle market deals. This podcast offers actionable advice and strategies for selling your company and is aimed at owners… read more
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MM M&A - 028: Strategic Exit Planning for Equipment Leasing and Finance Companies
October 10th, 2022
In this episode, we discuss strategic steps for Equipment Leasing and Finance companies as they grow and evolve. The leadership of some of these …
MM M&A 027: Start Early & Exit Right with Mark Achler and Mert Iseri
June 1st, 2022
Before you sell your company, even the odds.
This episode features guests Mark Achler and Mert Iseri, authors of the recent book, Exit Right: How to Sell Your Startup, Maximize Your Return and Build Your Legacy.
MM M&A 026: Industry spotlight – F&I Agencies & Payment Plans
May 2nd, 2022
MM M&A 025: Datarooms - Get your Ducks in a Row
April 5th, 2022
This episode is a great add-on to the previously released four-episode series …
MM M&A 024: Minority Stakes – Read the Fine Print
March 1st, 2022
When a company is …
MM M&A 022: Industry Spotlight – Home Warranty
January 6th, 2022
This episode continues our series of "industry spotlights," in which we focus on specific trends and opportunities in middle market M&A transactions.
MM M&A 021: Industry Spotlight – Automotive Reconditioning
December 7th, 2021
This episode continues our series of "industry spotlights," in which we focus on specific trends and opportunities in middle market M&A transactions.
This episode focuses on the automotive reconditioning industry, a …
MM M&A 020 - Indications of Interest and Letters of Intent: Narrowing the Field
November 8th, 2021
In previous episodes, Colonnade Advisors has outlined our unique 16-week sales process timeline in four phases: pre-marketing, go to market, …
MM M&A 019 - Industry Spotlight: Vehicle Service Contract Administrators
August 10th, 2021
This episode continues our series of "industry spotlights," in which we focus on specific trends and opportunities in middle market M&A transactions.
This episode kicks off several episodes around the finance and …
MM M&A 018 - Industry Spotlight: Insurance Premium Finance
July 19th, 2021
This episode kicks off a series of “industry spotlights” in which we focus on specific trends and opportunities in middle market M&A transactions.
Our first episode in this series is all about an exciting niche …
MM M&A 017 - Pick Your Partner - The Exclusivity Phase
May 25th, 2021
We are excited to focus today’s episode on the final phase of our unique 16-week sales process.
Today we are focused on phase four: exclusivity/documentation.
We invite you to listen to episode 001 for more information …
MM M&A 016 - Management Meetings
April 26th, 2021
In previous episodes, Colonnade Advisors has outlined our unique 16-week sales process timeline in four phases: pre-marketing, go to market, …
MM M&A 015 - How to Prepare for Wealth and Preserve Your Family Legacy
March 1st, 2021
In this episode, Jeff Guylay focuses on the best practices to maximize after-tax proceeds from a transaction. Jeff is joined by featured guest Raj Rathi, co-founder of Rathi Singh Private Wealth Management, to share his …
MM M&A 014: Auction Processes - Get the highest price
February 1st, 2021
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay discuss the different types of auction processes we use in a sale transaction, including a negotiated deal, a small process, a targeted auction, and a broad auction.
Gina …
MM M&A 013: Building Relationships
January 14th, 2021
This is a special episode discussing how to build successful business relationships. In this episode, Gina Cocking, is joined by featured guest …
MM M&A 012: What is my company worth?
December 2nd, 2020
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay focus on valuation - determining what your company is worth.
Key takeaways from this episode are:
- The …
MM M&A 011: Empire Building Through a Roll-Up Strategy
November 16th, 2020
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay continue their discussion on deal structuring.
Today, the focus is on roll-ups. Key takeaways from this …
MM M&A 010: Escaping escrow - Reps & Warranty Insurance
October 30th, 2020
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay continue their discussion on deal structuring.
Today, we explore reps and warranties ("R&W") insurance. In this episode, we cover:
· What is R&W insurance?
· What is …
MM M&A 009: Second Bite at the Apple - Aligning Interests through Rollover Equity
October 15th, 2020
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay continue their discussion on deal structuring.
Today, we explore rollover equity, a form of contingent …
MM M&A 008: Earn outs - Sharing the Risk and Reward
September 23rd, 2020
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay continue their conversations around deal structure.
Today we explore earn outs, a form of contingent consideration in which the buyer and seller share both the risk and …
MM M&A 007: Striking a Deal - Price & Terms
September 14th, 2020
In an M&A transaction, price is generally the most important part of the deal structure. However, there are several other essential components. In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay discuss various aspects …
MM M&A 006: How Scalable and Secure are Your Systems?
August 24th, 2020
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay conclude their discussion around the due diligence process related to the sale of a company.
This episode is part of a four-episode series exploring the due diligence …
MM M&A 005: It's All About Your Numbers
August 11th, 2020
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay continue their discussion around the due diligence process related to the sale of a company.
This episode is part of a four-episode series exploring the due diligence …
MM M&A 004: Due Diligence - Deep Clean and Hygiene
July 21st, 2020
Due diligence is a crucial component of any M&A transaction. In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay discuss the second topic in our due diligence series--legal due diligence. Jeff is joined by featured guest, …
MM M&A 003: Due Diligence - Uncovering the Skeletons in Your Closet
July 3rd, 2020
In this episode, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay discuss business due diligence.
Due diligence is so important in any M&A transaction that we're devoting four episodes to the topic. Please stay tuned for upcoming …
MM M&A 002: In the Market - The Next Three Phases of Selling Your Company
June 30th, 2020
In this second episode of the Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions podcast, Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay continue their discussion of the four phases of selling your company.
The process of selling your company can …
MM M&A 001: Pre-Marketing - The First of the Four Phases of Selling Your Company
June 30th, 2020
The process of selling your company can be neatly categorized into four phases, taking place roughly over a period of 16 weeks.
The four phases are:
1) Pre-Marketing
2) Go to Market
3) Management Presentations / Buyer Due …
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