Before You Buy or Sell a Business

Jeff Solomon, a successful entrepreneur who has acquired multiple businesses, shares his journey into restaurant entrepreneurship, the importance of prioritizing quality over cost, and offers advice for potential buyers. In this episode of the Before You Buy or Sell a Business Podcast, host Jared Johnson interviews Jeff Solomon on his experience from running casinos to sushi restaurants. Solomon e...

In this episode of the podcast "Before You Buy or Sell the Business," host Jared Johnson interviews Eric Hooiman, the now-owner of the oldest glass company in Las Vegas, on how he turned around the business to become successful.  Eric was a long-time gold miner with experience in designing and installing fire suppression systems. The conversation is casual and friendly, with Jared expressing...

In this podcast episode, host Jared Johnson, welcomes Ken Kirkpatrick, a business acquirer who has acquired multiple businesses and is always on the lookout for more. First Steps Ken graduated from UNLV with an accounting degree and worked for Citibank before joining KPMG, where he got certified as a CPA. After three years with KPMG, he was approached by a small group of casinos looking for a comp...

Thank you for listening to the Before You Buy or Sell a Business podcast. In this episode, host Jared Johnson sits down with M&A attorney Scott Oliver. Scott is an attorney with the Lewis Kappes law firm. Jared and Scott discuss the legal aspects of buying and selling a business, specifically with SBA lending. They also touch on Oliver's background, including his education at Purdue and IU law...

In this podcast episode, host Jared Johnson interviews business acquisition expert, Rob Lichfield, where they share insights and tips about what to consider when acquiring a business. The conversation primarily centers around their experiences in the FedEx industry, but they also cover other topics such as due diligence, managing employees, and the SBA loan process. So, whether you're a first-time...

In this podcast episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, host Jared Johnson interviews Lyndsey Davino, a business broker based in Las Vegas. Davino shares how she got into business brokerage, starting with her background in commercial real estate and property management. She discusses the challenges and excitement of the industry, and how it never gets boring.  Johnson and Davino discuss...

In this episode of “Before You Buy or Sell a Business,” host Jared Johnson talks with Michael Johnson; the two have no immediate family relation. Michael Johnson was a multi-skilled maintenance and integrated facility services worker for fifteen years. During that time, he worked his way up to a management position, helping to design and construct vinyl windows for a window extrusion company. Mich...

In this episode, host Jared Johnson welcomes Mitch McGinley from SD Business Advisors. The two discuss how Mitch got into a niche market of the business brokerage field: fitness studios. Mitch McGinley started his career in the hotel industry but got tired of being yelled at. While still managing hotels, Mitch started night school to get his MBA in accounting. This opened his eyes to a realization...

This week, Jared sits down with Isaac Saucedo, owner of Quick-Dry Flood Services. The previous owner was retiring and offered the business to Isaac and his business partner. Isaac took the offer seriously, saving money to make it happen. Isaac Saucedo grew up in San Diego and got into the construction industry through his father, who was a building inspector and eventually became a general contrac...

This week Jared interviews Trent Lee, and they discuss much more than buying and selling businesses. Trent was the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Top Individual Deal Maker in 2019, 2020, and 2021, and in 2019 was also awarded the Outstanding Producer award. He should also win in 2022. He also holds his business appraiser license. Trent provides some great insight into his backgr...

There are 42 steps to buying a business, let’s talk about it While attending the Texas Association of Business Brokers conference Jared sits down with Josh Levine who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Private Market Labs. Jared and Josh discuss a lot of different subjects surrounding business acquisitions and the process. Josh shares what Private Market Labs is all about and what he’s been working on....

This week Jared interviews Keith Kahn who has acquired 2 different restaurants and sold one. Keith and Jared talk about the process of buying 2 different businesses and provide a lot of valuable information. Each acquisition was very different and had its own challenges. They discuss the need for a good non-compete agreement. Keith discusses the transition period for each purchase and what he woul...

Are you looking to buy or sell a business with a price tag over $10,000,000? On this episode Jared speaks with two very successful business brokers; Sean Seaman and Dustin Sigall who are the founders and owners of SD Business Advisors. They discuss the topic of larger transactions and how these deals are different. Sean and Dustin answer the questions you’ve likely been asking while providing some...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to buy a business that encompasses your experience and skillset? This episode covers a lot! Jared interviews Tom Gonzalez, who bought a dog daycare in sunny San Diego, CA with his wife Pam. Jared and Tom discuss the full transaction and provide great insight into what it’s like to buy a business with real estate. This deal had many twists and turns including d...

If you’re considering selling your business, what should you have in place to ensure you’ll get top dollar? In this episode, Jared is joined by Alan Horwitz, one of Vegas’ top Business Brokers with Sunbelt Business Brokers. Alan discusses how he became a business broker after retiring early from a successful run as a business owner. Plus he talks about the process he uses to assess and onboard new...

Welcome to Before You Buy or Sell a Business a podcast that will give you an inside look into of buying and selling businesses. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are my own and/or those of my guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of my employer.