Vince Valenti

Lessons in the Lounge - Ashes to Assets

Business EN ↓ 31 episodes

This isn’t a typical business podcast. It’s not about hype, shortcuts, or surface-level advice. It’s about how real businesses are built, how partnerships actually come together, what happens behind the scenes when things get hard and how long-term thinking shapes real success The idea is simple — create a space that feels more like a private lounge than a stage. A place for thoughtful conversations with people who are building, leading, and learning in real time while enjoying a cigar and sharing some real life business experiences.

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Vince Valenti

Episodes

Retaining Key Employees After a Business Acquisition 17.06.2026 1:43

In this short clip, you'll learn about the importance of retaining key staff members, whether to buy assets or shares of the corporation and some valuation tips.

Selling to a Family Member 14.06.2026 13:31

This episode discusses the positives and negatives of selling your business to a family member. The positives can outweigh the negatives if its done right!

When Buying an Existing Business Makes Sense 07.06.2026 0:35

Buying an existing business gives you speed to market and allows you to grow from an established base.

Due Diligence, Financing and Negotiating a Fair Price When Buying a Business 29.05.2026 5:58

A Seller has accepted your offer to buy their business. Now, the hard work begins in due diligence, financing and agreeing to a fair price.

Buying a Business is Like a Short Cut! 25.05.2026 0:53

In many ways, buying a business can be safer than starting a business from scratch.

The Advantages of Buying a Business 22.05.2026 4:36

It's like buying a short-cut to new markets, new customers, new talent and more wealth!

Seller's Remorse When Selling Your Business 10.05.2026 7:50

Seller's Remorse strikes the majority of business sellers. Learn a few lessons on how to avoid it.

How to Find a Business to Buy! 26.04.2026 2:29

This video offers a few tips on how to find an interesting business seller.

How to Buy and Value a Law Firm while Protecting Yourself with Client Retention Clauses! 23.04.2026 15:10

Law Firm valuations can be so different from law firm to law firm based on a number of factors. In this video, I try to identify what those factors are, suggest payment terms and a simple client retention clause to help both the buyer and seller.

Buying Businesses with Smart Financing and Creative Negotiating Tips! 19.04.2026 5:03

It's a great time to be buying businesses. Many baby-boomer owners want to retire and many don't know how to sell their business or who will buy it.

Buying or Selling a Business: Getting Your Business Ready to Sell. 14.04.2026 7:47

You never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Here's some useful tips on getting your business, and yourself, ready to sell.

Buying or Selling a Business: Crafting a Compelling Business Overview to Get Offers for Your Business! 11.04.2026 1:13

Prospective buyers will need information about your business before submitting an offer.

Buying or Selling a Business: Clean Up Your Business for a Great First Impression. 10.04.2026 1:17

Staging your business for a prospective buyer or seller is huge! As you to 'stage' a house for sale, 'stage' your business!

Buying or Selling a Business: How Terms Affect Selling Price. 09.04.2026 0:58

More terms should be equal higher selling price of your business and vice versa.

Buying or Selling a Business : Finding the Right Buyer 08.04.2026 1:59

Finding the right buyer for your business is crucial. In this video, i share a few ideas on how you can find the right buyer.

Buying or Selling a Business: Is It Time to Sell Your Business? 07.04.2026 1:21

Knowing when to sell can make a huge difference for the seller.

Buying or Selling a Business : Asset Purchase vs Share Purchase 06.04.2026 10:41

Advantages and Disadvantages Explained for Buyers and Sellers.

Buying or Selling a Business: Navigating Your Desire to Sell 06.04.2026 0:44

Thinking of selling your business? What is driving your decision?

Test Your Business Idea BEFORE You Quit Your Job! 02.04.2026 2:52

I share a few simple ideas on how you can test your business idea before your leave a good paying job.

Buying or Selling a Business? Watch this video and order the free e-book. 01.04.2026 2:20

I've bought and sold several companies and have helped other business owners on how to buy and sell a business.

Once the Deal is Done, Shut-Up! 31.03.2026 2:17

Dean Trudeau, CEO of Opes Family Advisory shares a story when he almost blew the deal but not shutting up after the deal was done.

Don't Fall in Love with the Deal! 31.03.2026 2:22

Dean Trudeau, CEO of Opes Family Advisors shares some valuable insights. Some deals have to be avoided entirely. However, when you fall in love with the deal, you haven't learn the hard way.

Turn your Clients into Prospect Hunters 31.03.2026 1:02

Send your clients a video and ask them to share it with their friends and family.

Employee vs Partner Key Differences 29.03.2026 0:44

Do you really need a partner or will a qualified employee be a better option?

Partnership Pitfalls. The Bizarre Meeting That Made Me Think Seriously About Partners. 29.03.2026 3:58

Every business owner has their own bizarre tales and stories. Here's one that I had with someone that wanted to be my business partner.