Maximize Business Value Podcast

Join Tom this week as he interviews Jeff Sanders, President of Southwest Point of Sale, on his outstanding model for customer service and satisfaction! Anyone who has ever dealt in sales or service knows just how important customer care is, so don't miss out on the chance to glean some new knowledge from one of the best! Jeff Sanders is President of Southwest Point of Sale, which, since 1975,...

This week marks the end of our "Tales From the 17% Club" series, and as is tradition, we wrap up with a guest interview of our very own Tom Bronson! Join Tom and guest interviewer, Dave Casey, as they discuss some of Tom's many successful exits. Having taken part in over 100 business transactions, Tom is sure to share some information helpful to just about every viewer!    Tom Brons...

Join us this week on the Maximize Business Value podcast as Tom interviews former CEO of Track What Matters (now Rhino Fleet Tracking), and current Investor and Advisor to Sentiero Ventures, Steven Van Ooyen! This is a good one, folks, so keep an ear open for those "golden nuggets" of information dropped by both Steven and Tom all throughout this great interview as they discuss Steven&ap...

This week’s episode of the Maximize Business Value podcast features Randy Haram, Founder of Normandy Capital! Randy, also known as The Business Crusader, is a member of the 17% club with valuable insights on preparing for your exit today! Join Tom & Randy as they discuss exiting, what it’s like to actually go through an exit, and what you can do to prepare NOW!   As the former CEO of successfu...

Join us this week on the MBV podcast and meet 17% club member Mitch Felderhoff, a 4th generation owner and President of Muenster Milling Co, Inc. - a pet food company that specializes in extrusion of dry pet foods, horse feeds, llama feeds, and floating fish foods. Mitch, unlike many of our other guests, took part in a sale within his family! Tune in for some special insight into the process of tr...

We've got an exciting one this week! Joining us on this episode of "Tales from the 17% Club" is former CFO of Texas Engineering Systems, Tom Washington! You'll want to take notes on this one! Tom Washington is an experienced CFO with over 40 years of experience who can bring extra tools to the business owner who wants to accelerate company growth or plan for a future exit or tr...

This week's podcast is another continuation of our "Tales from the 17% Club" series, featuring Connect for Life Founder & Chief Connector, John Humphrey! Don't miss this episode, because John and Tom have some valuable wisdom to share about the exit process!  John Humphrey is a serial entrepreneur with experience in starting businesses ranging from restaurants to software a...

In this episode of Maximize Business Value, we continue a series from last year entitled Tales From The 17% Club. Featured this week is former president of TRI HoldCo, Inc., Mark Olander, who successfully sold his company to his employees in 2020. Be sure to tune in for some expert advice on planning your exit - from someone who's been through it! Mark Olander is an experienced executive, hav...

This week’s episode of the Maximize Business Value Podcast is yet another milestone for us! Today marks 2 years since our very first MBV podcast! To celebrate - and to thank our noble viewers - we have compiled the answers to one of the most popular questions asked on each and every guest episode: What's the one thing business owners should do to maximize business value? You won’t want to mis...

In this episode of Maximize Business Value, we continue our two-part interview with expert exit strategist, David Hammer. You’ll want a pen and something to write on for this episode, as the information given by Tom and David is pure gold! Be sure to tune in! David W. Hammer has significant experience in domestic and international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures across multiple industry lin...

In this episode of Maximize Business Value, we welcome David Hammer, owner of D.W. Hammer & Co., and an expert in corporate mergers. Be sure to tune in to part one of this exciting two-part series, and hear what things Tom and David say all business owners need to know! David W. Hammer has significant experience in domestic and international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures across multip...

This week’s episode of the Maximize Business Value Podcast marks 100 episodes and counting! To celebrate - and to thank our noble viewers - we have compiled the answers to one of the most popular questions asked on each and every guest episode: What personality trait has gotten you into the most trouble over the years? You won’t want to miss this special episode! Tom Bronson is the founder and Pre...

Joining Tom on this episode of the Maximize Business Value podcast is Tamara Jones - a partner with B2B CFO. Be sure to listen in this week because you won’t want to miss what they both have to say about Key Performance Indicators and how their importance is paramount to a successful business. Tamara Jones is a hands-on experienced finance executive with more than 25 years of experience in both pu...

This week on the Maximize Business Value podcast, host Tom Bronson is joined by four-time podcast guest Jim Roddy! Listen in as they discuss Jim’s philosophies on equipping business owners to boost profitability and achieve their employee development goals, as well as Jim’s book, Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer. You won’t want to miss this! Be sure to check our blog later in the week for a free exc...

This week on the Maximize Business Value podcast, host Tom Bronson, joined by guest Judy Barton - a Senior Client Strategist with BNY Mellon Wealth Management - discusses how wealth management plays a key role in your exit. Listen in as Judy & Tom explain what you need to be doing now to ensure a successful and lucrative exit! Judy Barton is an expert in wealth management strategies for ultra-...

This week on the Maximize Business Value podcast, host Tom Bronson wraps up his series, Why Start Exit Planning NOW!  Not only does exit planning decrease risk within your business, but it also adds immense value. A plan provides owners with the dexterity to decide what happens in their eventual exit. Listen in as Tom poises his 12 arguments for exit planning NOW! Tom Bronson is the founder and Pr...

This week on the Maximize Business Value podcast, host Tom Bronson continues with Part 2 of his series, Prioritize Exit Planning NOW. Most failed attempts to exit your business can be prevented by a solid exit strategy. But more than that, a well-designed exit strategy is just good business strategy. It is a guidepost for effective decision-making in your business. Listen in as Tom lays out the ca...

On this episode of the Maximize Business Value Podcast, host Tom Bronson is taking us back to the basics of Mastery Partners - Begin with the Exit in Mind, to Maximize Business your Business Value so you can transition on your own terms. Tom paints a picture for you to understand WHY every business should make exit planning a priority, and why you should start working on it today. In this first in...

On this episode of the Maximize Business Value Podcast, host Tom Bronson is joined by Conni Francini, President & CEO of Clarity Consulting, to talk about burnout. As a burnout survivor, Conni defines the term, addresses the impact of burnout on businesses and provides prevention insight. Many business owners desire a lifestyle of balance, competence and calm, so she teaches others how to tack...

Part two of the 2022 Growth Initiatives series finale is here! Host Tom Bronson has compiled a list of 22 things for business owners to do in the new year so you maximize your business value. This week's episode contains 11 MORE action items that are centered around operations, KPIs, growth and so much more. Tune in to hear part 2 of Tom’s 2022 checklist! Tom Bronson is the founder and Presid...

Surprise! This week's episode is a bonus before the finale of the 2022 Growth Initiatives series, which provides a clear route for business owners to successfully transition their business. As a business owner, we all make daily decisions that affect the future of your business. MasterYclass is a twelve month program designed to help you make those decisions, especially during a transitional...

The 2022 Growth Initiatives series is beginning to wrap up today in part 1 of the finale! Host Tom Bronson has compiled a list of 22 things for business owners to do in the new year so you maximize your business value. Each episode contains 11 action items that are centered around planning, budgeting, employees, and so much more. Tune in to hear part 1 of Tom’s 2022 checklist! Tom Bronson is the f...

In our next Maximize Business Value episode, Tom Bronson addresses Recurring Revenue as part of the 2022 Growth Initiatives series. This is not just about revenue growth - it’s also about determining the right kind of revenue and leveraging that knowledge to build growth and long term value for the business. As you build your business, business owners should figure out what Value Creation Revenue...

Tom Bronson - host of the Maximize Business Value Podcast - teaches listeners about The Green Box in our third episode of the 2022 Growth Initiatives series. A Green Box is the place where you keep all of your important documents and other things to protect your family in case something happens to you. Many business owners do not plan for future unfortunate events, which is perfectly normal. Howev...

In episode two of our 2022 Growth Initiatives series, host Tom Bronson addresses Succession Planning in the workplace. He defines the term for business owners and offers a step by step process to get you started. As the second step of Exit Planning, Succession Planning keeps deals alive by preparing teams for the future. Listen now to prepare your business for 2022! Tom Bronson is the founder and...