Episode 81 – Facts or Myth about Marketing and Advertising for Small Businesses

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We are back with Jeff Randolph, Chief Marketing Officer of EAG Marketing and Advertising. In today’s episode, we play Fact or Myth with Jeff about various marketing topics for a small business. Topics touched on are Word of Mouth Advertising, the 2% Rule, Facebook’s Algorithm, and marketing unicorns.

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 80 – Value Add: External Marketing with Jeff Randolph of EAG Advertising

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In Part 1 of a two-part episode of the Apex Business Advisors Podcast, Andy and Doug are joined by Jeff Randolph, Chief Marketing Officer at EAG Advertising and Marketing. The topics discussed in this episode are the value add drivers that an outsourced marketing agency can provide in helping a business get ready for sale by growing revenue and profitability through effective marketing strategies. They highlighted the time and expertise saved by partnering with professionals who can navigate the complexities of marketing, including legal compliance, technology, and AI, ultimately leading to increased revenue and brand value.

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 79 – First Days as Brokers Part 2

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Andy and Doug are back to pick up their conversation from last week about how the business has changed in the past twenty years. Today they talk about technology and the impact of COVID.

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 78 – First Days as Brokers Part 1

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Andy and Doug have a new broker in the office, which sparked a conversation about their first days. They started the business nearly 20 years apart, and things were vastly different 20 years ago. Hear how Doug’s “CRM” started and how it has evolved, the types of businesses listed, closings around 9-11, and more.

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.

Know Your Broker: Wayne Swisher

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One of our newer brokers, Wayne Swisher, sits down with Andy to discuss his career, what led him to be a business broker at Apex, and what he most looks forward to with the firm.

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 76 – When Buyers Ask the Right Questions at the Wrong Time

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On today’s episode of the Apex Business Advisors podcast, Andy and Doug discuss scenarios when buyers want to go too deep with their questions too early in the process.

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 75 – Setting Yourself Apart as a Buyer

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In many instances, multiple buyers are vying for the same business. On today’s Apex Business Advisors podcast episode, Andy and Doug discuss a few different ways (outside of Cash, Full Asking, No Contingencies) buyers can set themselves apart from the pack.

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 74 – The Magic of June 30

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Andy and Doug are discussing the magic that is June 30. It’s halfway through the year, and what does that mean for listing and selling your business? Find out 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 73 – Are Your Experts Really Experts?

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On today’s episode of the Apex Business Advisors podcast, Andy and Doug share a cautionary tale about an accountant that valued a business approximately eight times over what it would sell for. Hear how they arrived at their number and the flaws in the analysis that led to an unnecessarily difficult conversation with a would-be client.

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 72 – When Brokers Buy a Business

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Ryan joins Andy and Doug on this Apex Business Advisors podcast episode. Ryan is a broker in the office and recently acquired a business that Apex had listed. He discusses this unique approach to acquisition. Doug details how the notification to the Seller is handled when an Apex broker buys the business, and Ryan shares his experience going through the Offer, Due Diligence, Lending, and Closing process.

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.