“This is an excellent example of how a founder brought in a CEO to take his business to the next level," states Sam Thompson, a Minneapolis business broker and president of M&A firm Transitions In Business. "This story also explains the most important thing a M&A advisor does in representing you” When we discover a vaccine [...]
“As we weather through another business downturn there are things a business owner can do now to physically and mentally get through the pain. The following three options will help you decide what your next move should be,” states Sam Thompson, a Minneapolis business broker and president of Transitions In Business. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is [...]
“Michael Spinosa and Scott Greenwall built a successful digital marketing agency named Unleashed that drew the attention of a private equity group called LINC partners," shares Sam Thompson a Minneapolis business broker and the president of Transitions In Business. "Their story includes selling their business to LINC Partners for much more than they had anticipated with [...]
“Anson Sowby shares how he sold his business with over 50% of the payment made in an earn out. Great insight as to how earn outs work," states Sam Thompson a Minneapolis business broker and president of Transitions In Business. "Anson also talks about the value he found with his M&A advisor and how they helped [...]
“This owner did a nice job of growing her business with recurring revenue," shares Sam Thompson a Minneapolis business broker and the president of Transitions In Business. "She also shares with the listeners the difference between selling your business to a financial buyer versus a strategic buyer.” In 2012, Gabriela Isturiz co-founded Bellefield Systems, a company [...]
Does your business offer a service or a product that you differentiate through a higher level of service? If so, you’re probably disproportionately impacted by the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Consumers are cutting back on services right now to avoid human contact and conserve cash, but we are still buying products that solve [...]
“This interview is with two business owners who bootstrapped their business instead of taking outside financing. They were able to grow their business to 140 employees before they sold to a strategic buyer," states Sam Thompson, a Minneapolis business broker and the president of Transitions In Business. "One technique they used to land sought-after employees was [...]
“Adam Ochstein, owner of StatEx, shares how he established a pre-arranged valuation with his future acquirer that enabled his business to grow," states Sam Thompson, a Minneapolis business broker and the president of Transitions In Business. "He also offers tips on how to structure an earn out.” Adam Ochstein started an HR software company called StratEx [...]
Transitions In Business, a leading Merger & Acquisitions firm specializing in selling healthcare, IT, business to business, manufacturing, distribution and transportation companies, located in Edina, MN is seeking a part-time salesperson to work 8 to 10 hours a week. This person would be responsible for contacting business owners to gage interest in selling their company and [...]
"Bryan Clayton, owner of Peachtree Landscaping, shares advice on how he grew his business by hiring the right salespeople. Clayton also takes us though his business selling process. He states his business broker was invaluable based on the brokers knowledge of the industry. This podcast has many great take-aways," shares Sam Thompson, a Minneapolis business broker [...]
