Sell Side

In this episode of  The Sell Side Podcast , host Michael Stanley talks with Brent Thompson, President of NextGen Crane and Rigging. Brent shares how his family’s 45-year-old welding business evolved into a fast-growing crane and rigging company, the decision to launch a separate brand, and why expanding into Huntsville was a pivotal move. He also discusses building a strong team culture, transitio...

In this episode of  The Sell Side Podcast , host Michael Stanley sits down with Josh Wolfe, founder of WolfeCo. Media, to unpack his unexpected journey from English major and banker to creative entrepreneur and agency owner. Josh shares how a love for storytelling shaped his career path—from editing national publications to launching a full-service marketing agency in the middle of a pandemic. Jos...

Casey Templeton of Stacks LLC shares the realities behind rapid growth—how they hit a huge milestone in 2024, why profitability isn’t everything, and the hidden pressure fast scaling puts on your people and processes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-k-stanley-jr-mba-cexp™-30916131/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseytempleton/

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Chase Wortman of Outpost Technologies joins The Sell Side Podcast to talk about: 🔹 The who in hiring—why people matter just as much as skills 🔹 Building something bigger than yourself 🔹 Optimizing, automating, and making every process more efficient Don’t miss this conversation on strategy, growth, and smart decision-making. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-k-stanley-jr-mba-cexp™-30916131/ h...

Success isn’t accidental—it’s built on strong culture, systems, and wise counsel. In the latest episode of The Sell Side Podcast, Lee Barkley of Sovereign’s Capital shares how investing in people, fostering human flourishing, and surrounding yourself with trusted advisors leads to better business outcomes. It’s not just about numbers—it’s about impact. Listen now! 🎙️

Colin Perry, CEO of Perry Weather, shares the journey of his weather technology business and the challenges he faced in merging meteorology with software. Perry Weather specializes in providing real-time site-specific weather monitoring and alerting solutions for various industries. The company initially started as a weather consulting firm but quickly pivoted to a software-based model. Perry Weat...

Thomas Dixon, a healthcare M&A advisor, shares his background and experience in the healthcare industry. He discusses the transition from being a buy-side M&A person to working on the sell side, representing healthcare entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of representing the seller's interests and the fulfillment he finds in helping entrepreneurs. Thomas also talks about the current...

In this podcast episode, Michael interviews Justin Burney, a partner in the corporate securities group at Bradley, about mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. They discuss the overall M&A process, including when to engage in a transaction and the role of a letter of intent (LOI). They also highlight key considerations and pain points in M&A deals, such as financial statement pre...

Vaughn McCrary, a Founders Advisors, discusses the process of engaging founder-owned businesses and the differences between investment banking and their niche approach. We use the Medtherm transaction discussed in the first episode as a reference to the conversation. He highlights the importance of building relationships with clients and helping them prepare for a transaction. Vaughn also shares c...

In this podcast episode, Dale shares his journey from being an auto body technician to obtaining a PhD from MIT and starting his businesses. He discusses the unique approach and success of Medtherm's products and the process of preparing for the sale of the company. Dale highlights the importance of building the right team and dealing with challenges during the deal process. He also shares his pla...