DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer

According to David Kalow, most companies - both large and small - need help to improve their strategy for intellectual property (IP). This includes making it even more valuable, cost-effective, and revenue-enhancing. Listen for: Was Intellectual Property Strategizing Always in the Cards? Strategy for Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Isn’t Just for the “Big Guys” Think Creatively & B...

Today I’m offering up a solo-cast that leads back to the most basic truth: Deal-making is about relationships. There’s just no way around it, and it’s a key part of how I teach about the deal-making process. Relationships are a Key Deal-Making Ingredient 2020 Highlighted How Essential Relationships Are Know, Like, Trust: Business Relationships Pave the Way for Deals And more!   Listen to the...

This is my 100th DealQuest episode! This is a huge mile marker for our show, and I’m proud to have consistently released episodes for over two years now. If you’ve been a long time listener, thank you! If you’re just joining us, welcome in! Joe Apfelbaum is the CEO of Ajax Union, a business-to-business digital marketing agency in Brooklyn, NY. He’s been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, The W...

This week’s guest, Krishna Mohan, is an entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, and number one best-selling author. He’s the president of Genius Visionary, and specializes in scaling businesses by doubling their revenues within 18 months. He has GREAT tips on building business credit and being ready for deal-making at every moment!   Early Deal-Making with Krishna Mohan Career Building Moves P...

This week on the show I interview Dave Sanderson, who shares all about the plane ride that changed his life, transitioning into his speaking business, and deal-making with Coca Cola and Pepsi. This is a fascinating interview! The Miracle on the Hudson Lessons Learned Discovering Your Distinct Advantage $4 Million Dollar Deals And More!   Listen to the DealQuest Podcast today! Website:&nb...

Marcia Nelson is the Managing Director at ShareNett, a members only global network of professional investors offering curated, quality investment opportunities. She’s also been a board member for multiple boards, including VentureCapitall.org, and is the president of ACG-NY. Marcia was recently named one of the 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A by Mergers & Acquisitions ma...

It’s a myth that deals can only be done by big companies with big money. While I do have guests who share about large deals involving large amounts of capital, it doesn’t mean that those are the only deals out there. This week, we’re talking about deals for small businesses. I cover topics including:   Increasing Small Business Sales Through Partnerships Licensing & Small Businesses Build...

Renee Reese is The Worthiness Queen. She helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals heal their relationship with money and success and finally experience the power of feeling worthy of their next-level dreams. Renee is an attorney, certified success coach, NLP practitioner, T.I.M.E. techniques practitioner and hypnotherapist who speaks and teaches all around the world, focusing on mindse...

Today’s guest, Michael Vann, is a highly motivated and driven Business & Transaction Advisor at the Vann Group with over 18 years of experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. He also works with clients in succession deals, including internal succession. Early Deal Making Internal Succession Deals The Buyers Don’t Always Know What They’re Getting In To Conversations with Owners...

This week, Laurie Barkman shares all about the art of creating and transferring business value. Listen in to learn more about: Laurie’s Early Start Healthy Succession Planning Family Businesses, Family Values Top Down or Bottom Up Strategic Planning How to Create and Transfer Business Value   Listen to the DealQuest podcast today! Website:  https://www.coreykupfer.com/ LinkedIn:  ht...

Now that we’re over six months into this pandemic, let’s talk specifically about deal-making during the Covid era. On this solocast I’ll cover: Why It’s Hard to Compare Covid to Other Eras Deal-Making Isn’t Going Away Deal-Making Lesson From The Voice Covid Era Stats What Trends Have Impacted You?   I’d love to hear your experience within your own industry. What trends are you seeing? How hav...

David DeVoe founded DeVoe & Company in 2011, and has been named ‘RIA M&A Guru’ by Barron’s. He shares RIA M&A trends, notes on Covid-19, and thoughts on succession and human capital. Listen in today as we cover -- Early Deals (And Missed Opportunities) M&A Industry Growth + Projections M&A Engagement Trends + Covid 19 Next Generation Talent & Succession Human Capital &...

You’ll hear from Niles Heron, Julia Pimsleur, Brian Smith, Damon Gersh, and Chris Wilkerson! If you’ve been a founder, are currently a founder, or would like to be a company founder one day, this one's for you! Tune in for: The Need for Organic Growth: Niles Heron Million Dollar Women: Julia Pimsleur  The Founder of UGG Boots: Brian Smith  Identifying Your Industry’s Choke Point: Damon G...

Sherisse Hawkins is the creative minded CEO & founder of Pagedip. She has a strong engineering background and a proven record of re-imagining how things can be done. She’s appeared in Vanity Fair and Shark Tank. Listen in to learn more about -- Early Deal-Making Experiences Becoming an Entrepreneur  Seeking a Co-Founder  Notes on Capital Raising Capital Raising as a Woman, a Person o...

This week on the solocast I shed some light on the sort of pre-planning that goes into internal succession deals. Listen in to hear more about: Creating a Pool of Buyers Advantages of Internal Succession Deals Disadvantages of Internal Succession Deals Setting Up the Deal Best of Both Worlds   If you’re considering an internal succession deal when you’re ready to transition from your business...

Jay Hummel co-founded WAGN, which is on it’s way to becoming a billion dollar independent wealth management firm in under 10 months (joining the other 330 that have managed to reach that level of success). He joined the podcast to share his deal-making lessons. Listen in to hear about -- An Early Start to a Financial Future Deal-Making Lessons from a Billionaire  Powerful Deals Done Right WAG...

Noah Rosenfarb counsels entrepreneurs that are looking for ways to enhance their wealth while working less, living more. and enjoying financial abundance. He shares about some really unique deals his firm has created to maximize returns and give back to the world. Listen in to hear about: Entrepreneurial Beginnings Entrepreneurs are Value Creators VC Investing Revenue Generating And more!   L...

Today’s guest, Nick Adams, is a Managing Partner and co-founder at Differential Ventures, a seed stage venture capital fund. Nick’s been part of growth and deals connected to scaling from two million to ten, or ten million to twenty-five. He’s seen how deals and decision making can make or break a business. Listen in to learn more about: Getting Into Venture Capital Do Venture Capitalists Eliminat...

This week on the solocast I dive deep into business partnerships and the fundamental areas you need to consider -- Fundamental Business Partnership Considerations Bucket #1 - Decision Making & Control Bucket #2 - Economics & Cash Flow Bucket #3 - What ifs? And More!   Listen to the DealQuest Podcast today! Website: https://www.coreykupfer.com/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.co...

This week’s guest, Jeff Dennis, is a master deal-maker. He’s been involved in angel investing, real estate, and law. On the show, he talks about his family business, mindset growth, and deal-maker’s paradigm shifts. Creative Problem Solving as an Entrepreneur in Residence Discovering a Deal-Maker’s Paradigm Shift Always Growing Creating Services & Products That Work And More! Listen in to the...

This week’s guest, Daryle L. Johnson, is a phenomenal entrepreneur who has a wealth of deal-making experience. From mindset to value equations, strategic deals to impact making, he brings so many powerful ideas to the DealQuest show! Mindset of a Deal-Maker K-12 Deals Follow the Process Strategic Deals And More!

This week’s guest, Henry Daas, shared his journey with entrepreneurship, including some of the pitfalls and struggles involved. Join us on the podcast and learn more about his rough beginnings, navigating risks, and the importance of protection within partnerships. Rough Beginnings Potential Risk? Don’t Ignore Red Flags! Deal-Driven Growth Protection Within Partnerships And More!   Henry Daas...

On today’s solocast, I dig into the power and potential of team building when it comes to creating a deal-ready foundation for your business. Join us on the podcast and learn more about how team building can be a pivotal part of preparing for deals. Team Building Expectations My Own Team Building Experience Delegating Up Team Building Requires Trust Building And More!

This week’s phenomenal guest, Precious Williams, shared her expertise on pitching, including her early experiences and her amazing Shark Tank debut! Join us on the podcast and learn more about how to optimize your own ability to powerfully pitch to everyone in the room. Who is Precious Williams? The Shark Tank Experience Benefits of Pitching (Thinking Beyond the Deal) Change Your Language and Chan...

This week’s guest, Zoltan Istvan, shared about the power of building trust in order to create world-changing deals in the political and journalistic realm. Join us on the podcast as we discuss deal-making when currencies other than money (like leverage, relationship, backing, and trust) are exchanging hands. What is Transhumanism Deals & Negotiating in Politics & Journalism Building Trust...