The M&A Mastermind Podcast

By Nick Olsen

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Episodes: 100

Description

The M&A Mastermind Podcast is your go-to source for the latest industry trends and strategies to level up your M&A practice.

The show features thought leaders who specialize in the lower middle market space and share their experiences and expertise across key areas of execution, such as: market analysis, lead generation, deal management, strategic partnerships, buyer access and much more.

With host Nick Olsen, each episode’s ”mastermind” will share ways in which they have found success in navigating the M&A industry to best support the small-to-medium sized private business owners they focus on serving.

Episode Date
Building a Business Buyers Will Pay a Premium For: Bob Verdun's Exit Playbook (Part 1) | Ep. 150
Sep 03, 2026
The Seller Whisperer & the Emotional Side of Selling a Business Feat. Denise Logan | Ep. 149
Aug 27, 2026
Selling a Social Enterprise: An Owner & Her M&A Advisor Tell All Feat. Merry Korn & Sharon Heaton | Ep. 148
Aug 20, 2026
The Psychology of Pricing: Behavioral Economics for M&A with Etinosa Agbonlahor | Ep. 147
Aug 14, 2026
A Business Owner’s 20-Year Exit Story Feat. Catherine Lang-Cline | Ep. 146
Aug 06, 2026
Latin America M&A: Cross-Border Deals Feat. Stephen Marks | Ep. 145
Jul 31, 2026
Brazil is a Market to Know for M&A - Episode 144
Jul 21, 2026
Fixing the Leaky Sales Funnel - Episode 143
Jul 16, 2026
Risks That Can Sabotage Business Transfers - Episode 142
Jul 09, 2026
Hidden Costs of Not Having a Succession Plan – Episode 141
Jul 02, 2026
Succession by Design – Episode 140
Jun 25, 2026
Digital Resilience Explained – Episode 139
Jun 18, 2026
Elevating Risk Management for Business Growth – Episode 138
Jun 11, 2026
Unlocking AI Potential – Episode 137
Jun 04, 2026
The Hidden Challenges After a Business Exit – Episode 136
May 30, 2026
How Structure Unlocks Hidden Business Value – Episode 135
May 21, 2026
Achieving Outrageous Prices in M&A Deals – Episode 134
May 14, 2026
An Acquisition in the Dealmaking Tech Space – Episode 133
May 07, 2026
Mastering the Buy Side – Episode 132
Apr 30, 2026
How Macroeconomics & Private Equity Deal Activity – Episode 131
Apr 23, 2026
Is Cold E-mail Marketing Still Relevant? – Episode 130
Apr 16, 2026
Owner-Led Scaling & The Importance of Total Enterprise Value – Episode 129
Apr 09, 2026
Collaboration Amongst Business Coaches & M&A Advisors – Episode 128
Apr 02, 2026
The Importance of Connection & Collaboration in M&A – Episode 127
Mar 26, 2026
UK Corporate Finance & M&A Trends – Episode 126
Mar 19, 2026
M&A Trends in Healthcare & Life Sciences – Episode 125
Mar 12, 2026
Closing the Readiness Gap in Lower Middle Market Companies – Episode 124
Mar 06, 2026
Trends & Opportunities in Aerospace & Defense – Episode 123
Feb 26, 2026
Navigating Digital Asset Ownership – Episode 122
Feb 19, 2026
Unlocking Emotional Health for Business Success – Episode 121
Feb 12, 2026
From CEO & Business Sale to Financial Advisor – Episode 120
Feb 05, 2026
How CEPAs & M&A Advisors Can Work Together – Episode 119
Jan 29, 2026
The Power of Multiple Offers – Episode 118
Jan 22, 2026
Unlocking the Power of Differentiation – Episode 117
Jan 15, 2026
M&A Insights from a Global Investor – Episode 116
Jan 08, 2026
Brand & Culture Alignment – Episode 115
Dec 31, 2025
Designing A Leadership Team Buyers Will Pay For – Episode 114
Dec 18, 2025
Understanding Complexities of a Business Transaction - Episode 113
Dec 11, 2025
A Unique Approach to Buying Businesses - Episode 112
Dec 04, 2025
Understanding How Emotional Overload Can Affect a Deal - Episode 111
Nov 25, 2025
Unlocking the Value of IP in M&A - Episode 110
Nov 20, 2025
Exit Without Regret - Episode 109
Nov 13, 2025
Why Trust is so Important - Episode 108
Nov 06, 2025
How Operations Create Value - Episode 107
Oct 30, 2025
The State of M&A in Canada & What Buyers & Sellers Should Know - Episode 106
Oct 23, 2025
Always Remain Sellable - Episode 105
Oct 16, 2025
Taking a Consulting-First Approach - Episode 104
Oct 09, 2025
Professional Services & the Importance of Tech & Systems - Episode 103
Oct 02, 2025
Managing Risk Allocation in M&A Transactions - Episode 102
Sep 25, 2025
Talent Development in M&A - Episode 101
Sep 18, 2025
The Games That Buyers Play - Episode 100
Aug 28, 2025
Building a Championship Culture - Episode 99
Aug 14, 2025
From Business Brokerage to Big Deals - Episode 98
Aug 07, 2025
Growing Through Acquisition in the Lower Middle Market - Episode 97
Jul 31, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 96 - Why Sellers Need to Think Like a Buyer
Jul 24, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 95 - How AI can be your advantage in M&A Transactions
Jul 17, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 94 - Investing in Your Systems
Jul 10, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast – Episode 93 – Navigating SaaS M&A: Pitfalls & Best Practices
Jul 03, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 92 - Unveiling Value Creation Misconceptions
Jun 26, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 91 - Navigating E&O Insurance in M&A Transactions
Jun 19, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 90 - Industry Specialization and the Veterinary Sector
Jun 12, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast – Episode 89 - Integrating Holistic Wellness & Strategic Planning for your Clients
Jun 05, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 88 - The Anatomy of a Deal & How Buy Side is Different
May 29, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 87 - How Analysts Impact M&A Deals
May 22, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 86 - Understanding the Letter of Intent
May 15, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast – Episode 85 - It's Not All About the Money
May 08, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 84 - How the Military Helped Shape my M&A Success
May 01, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 83 - Tips on Screening Buyers
Apr 24, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast – Episode 82 – How Individual Buyers Can Stand Out
Apr 16, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast – Episode 81 – Tariffs, Research & M&A
Apr 10, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 80 - The Importance of Connection & Alliances
Apr 03, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 79 - Economic & Financial Trends in France
Mar 27, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 78 - The Essential Role of Net Working Capital in M&A
Mar 20, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 77 - Asset Protection
Mar 13, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 76 - AI in Finance
Mar 06, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 75 - How are changes in Washington affecting M&A
Feb 27, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 74 - Pre-transition Tax Planning
Feb 20, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 73 - Timing, Combining, and Sequencing
Feb 13, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 72 - The Impending 'Silver Tsunami'
Feb 06, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 71 - The intricacies of growing a business & preparing for the sale
Jan 30, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 70 - Buyer's Insurance & Risk Management Due Dilligence
Jan 23, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 69 - Advanced Tax Planning Overview
Jan 16, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 68 - Creating a Referral Network
Jan 09, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 67 - Best of 2024 pt.2
Jan 02, 2025
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 66 - Best of 2024 pt.1
Dec 26, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 65 - Virtual Data Rooms
Dec 19, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 64 - Insights into the software industry
Dec 12, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 63 - Scaling a Successful Business
Dec 05, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 62 - Scale the Business Then Sell the Business
Nov 27, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 61 - Demystifying Search Funds & Acquisition Entrepreneurs
Nov 21, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 60 - Industry Specialization & the outdoor recreation industry
Nov 14, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 59 - Predictable Referrals
Nov 07, 2024
The M&A mastermind Podcast - Episode 58 - Persevering Through Adversity
Oct 31, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 57 - Importance of "family office" services
Oct 24, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 55 - Boldness Can Be Learned, Faster Than You Think!
Oct 17, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 56 - Alignment Between Advisor and Clients
Oct 17, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 54 - Selling a manufacturing company; from a buyer & advisor
Oct 03, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 53 - Data-driven insights focusing on PE trends
Sep 26, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 52 - The Importance of People & Teams in a Transition
Sep 19, 2024
The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 51 - Reps and Warranties and Why You Need to Know About It
Sep 12, 2024