Episode 47 – Anatomy of a Deal with Stephen Heiner Part 1

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In this two-part episode, we are joined by Stephen Heiner to share his experience as a seller working with Apex. Part 1 goes into the pre-listing process, valuation, and marketing of the business. Next week, we’ll discuss what happened after a buyer was attached, the offer process, due diligence, closing the deal, and what happened post-sale.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 46 – Misaligned Expectations, The Ultimate Deal Killer

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Throughout the year, the three main reasons deals fell apart at Apex during due diligence were Landlord, Franchise, and Misaligned Expectations. Often, the issues are the Seller’s perceptions of when things should be done versus the actual time it takes to complete the tasks for a buyer. Today, Andy and Doug discuss how aligning expectations and ensuring the lines of communication remain open are critical to a deal’s ultimate success.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 45 – 2022, A Retrospective

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On this episode of the Apex Business Advisors Podcast, Andy and Doug reflect on a really good 2022 and set the stage for an even better 2023.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 44 – Why Do I Need a Business Coach?

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On this episode of the Apex Business Advisors Podcast, Andy and Doug are joined by 15+ year Business Coach Shawn Kinkade. Shawn is a full-time licensed Professional Business Coach and the President of Aspire Business Development, a business strategy, consulting, and coaching company. He joins us to talk about business planning and the purpose and value a business coach can bring to a Small Business owner. You can find out more about Shawn’s work here.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 43 – Content Creation with Stephen Heiner

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On today’s Apex Business Advisors Podcast episode, Stephen Heiner joins Andy and Doug. Stephen was a client of Apex that has since gone on to several Entrepreneurship ventures in Europe. He currently writes blogs for clients such as Apex and others. He stopped by to discuss the importance of creating new, fresh, relevant content as a brand strategy.

Do you want to bring your brand’s voice to life? Get in touch with Stephen at his website https://writerly.us/ and mention the Apex Business Advisors Podcast for a free consultation.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 42 – The Difference between Self Employed and Business Owner

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Today Andy and Doug break down the differences between being self-employed and being a business owner. They share what that means when and if the time to sell comes around.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 41 – Neutral Third Party Valuation

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On today’s episode, Andy and Doug discuss why a neutral third-party valuation is a good idea. As you’ll hear in the episode, the key is a neutral, credentialed professional.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 40 – Core Value: We’ll Tell You The Truth

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Today we share a s few stories about living our core value of telling the truth.

We live in the real world and are here to give you proper advice, not sugarcoat things to make them sound good. We all benefit by setting honest and straightforward expectations regarding the sale and purchase of a business. We have been involved in hundreds of transactions and have experienced the success of knowing what it takes to get a deal done. There is no one formula or way to do it, so remaining flexible and being creative is essential.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 39 – 1031 Exchange

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On today’s episode, Andy and Doug discuss the pros and cons of a popular tax deferral strategy, the 1031 Exchange.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 38 – Economic Issues

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On today’s episode of the Apex Business Advisors podcast, Andy and Doug discuss how current economic issues impact buying and selling a business. Topics include inflation, rising interest rates, and employee retention and recruitment.