The Deal Board

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast . T oday, they speak about business for new or first-time entrepreneurs. Offering advice from their own experience and their observations, your hosts list a series of recommended business categories to consider for your first foray into business. They share resources for franchising, predictions for which industries will gro...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast . This week , they delve into what you need to know to build a team to help you sell your business. Tuning in, you ' ll learn how to hire the necessary deal professionals from a   CPA to a business broker, gain insight into the questions you should ask before you hire them, and find out how much all of this should cost you u...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast . This week, they delve into the most recent BizBuySell Insight Report and explore how it reflects the statistics coming out of Transworld. Tuning in, you'll learn about some of the major overarching themes from the report, get Transworld's spin on them, and discover how volume and pricing are rising in surprising industries...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. Today, they have the opportunity to feature a past business owner who worked with Transworld to review their entrepreneurial story from start to finish! Joining them is Laura Haftel from tugboat & the bird, a unique and high-end boutique that offers a curated selection of kids' clothing, toys, gifts, and more. In this episo...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. Today, they discuss how AI can best benefit buyers and sellers. Their guest, Josh Levine, from Private Market Labs, shares his expertise in helping clients take advantage of new technologies to present businesses for sale, assist buyers in the process of looking for the ideal company, and identify great business opportuniti...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they discuss the main reason businesses fail to sell: overpricing. Pricing your business can sometimes be emotional; it is usually subjective, but today, Andy and Jessica address objective evidence, numbers, statistics, and research they have done over the years while they guided thousands of sales. Listen to thi...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are discussing a recurrent and always important topic: valuation. Reaching an accurate value for their business is the primary concern of many business owners, and is a crucial element to consider while thinking about exiting a business. In this conversation, Andy and Jessica dive deep into add-backs and sha...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they interviewed Transworld's business advisor, Diamond Performers. With their successful deals and large commissions in 2023, they earned a lot of money, and they share how they did it, their tricks, expertise, and hard work that helped them achieve these outstanding results. Listing of the week: Beth Chea (Bost...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they welcome JT Tatem to discuss the importance of goal setting. This year is the fourth time that JT has joined the podcast to share his knowledge on the fantastic art of goal-getting! Learn how to reach your goals by following the actionable steps JT outlines in this conversation. Listing of the week: Ryan East...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are joined by an amazing young couple who share their inspiring entrepreneurial journey, hoping to motivate others to follow their dreams and pursue their business goals. A genuinely inspiring business story filled with actionable advice. Listing of the week: Iain Mackie (Vancouver, Washington) is selling a...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they discuss the top reasons people start businesses in each state; this information came from one unique Newsletter Andy received from VisualCapitalist.com , which shared a fantastic infographic representing this fascinating information for entrepreneurs. Listing of the week: Michael Whitesel (Portland) is selli...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week they discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur while unpacking the meaning of "working hard." They describe the hard work an entrepreneur needs to do to succeed. Everyone's business path is different but Andy and Jessica share today some tactical habits in order to succeed while running a business. Listing of th...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they discuss Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the business world. Have you ever wondered how AI will affect small and mid-size businesses? Listen to this thoughtful conversation about this innovation, and get ready; the future is here! From Body Vision Medical, David Webster shares his expert perspective...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they follow up on episode 156 with the second part of the top ten negotiation strategies you must know. They describe how to use the most effective techniques to communicate with clients and achieve the results you are seeking. Listing of the week: Anthony O'Neil (Bellingham) has a unique listing; he sells a 51-k...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they record from the Bahamas, chilling and relaxing while discussing how to help Baby Boomers understand what it takes to retire; for that, they bring the tales from the experience of Transworld Business Advisor's best franchisees. Listing of the week: JT Tatem is selling a signage business that has been running...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are discussing the best negotiation strategies they have learned over the years. Andy has taught negotiation tactics for almost two decades to people in the business brokerage field and contractors, inspectors, high schoolers, and nonprofit executives. Andy and Jessica share the most interesting business exa...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are discussing the huge post-pandemic recovery that has been evident in the United States, and they are contrasting and comparing with some of Transworld's franchisees overseas to see how their journey in rebuilding their economies has been.   Listing of the week: Greg Torgeson (Alaska) is selling a mechanic...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are going back to basics! You often hear them discussing the importance of keeping good books and records, but how do you do it?! Andy and Jessica share the most practical and essential tips for you to use in your administration, increasing the value of your business. At the same time, you maximize your prof...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week they are live from the Transworld 2023 Conference in Orlando, Florida, so get ready to feel the excitement in the overall atmosphere! There are several significant takeaways from this year's conference; one is the recollection of these twelve years of Transworld Business Advisors, making evident the many aspects t...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week they are exploring for the first time a unique topic: How do you sell a business that does not make any money? Nonprofitable businesses are sold daily; many are just sold for the value of their assets and not at all for their income. Listen to this episode to learn the three different methods for business valuatio...

 Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. The first foray into entrepreneurship can be an overwhelming learning experience, but having well-defined processes, robust systems, and a supportive community becomes immensely invaluable. Moreover, entrepreneurs can also consider acquiring a franchise as a second business, leveraging the opportunity to acquire invaluable...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to the 150th episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week they are reflecting on the various topics they have been addressing since 2019, delivering statistics, trends, valuable information about buying and selling businesses, motivational speakers, goal-setting tutorials, and bringing the most interesting conversations with business experts worldwide. Listing of the w...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week they are talking about the economy and economics, a certainly prevalent topic in 2023. Howard Yaruss and Barry Sloane accompany Andy and Jessica in today's episode. Howard is a professor at NYU, author of Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than Y...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week they talk about the implications of buying a business in today's interest rate environment. They also provide several strategies for looking for partners and negotiating terms under a different business dynamic. Listing of the week: Tom Milana (Fort Lauderdale) is selling a Sailing boat company located in Saint Th...

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week they are accompanied by two of Transworld's Real Estate partners to talk about how commercial real estate leads business brokerage and affects business sales now and in the future.   Andy and Jessica are joined today by Phil Kubat, who dives deep into how commercial real estate is now in the Rocky Mountains area,...