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[EP 304] The Exit Playbook: How to Sell Without Regret – Part 2
In this second part of our episode with Sally Stuart, Nouha Mohtadi, and Sabrina Xia— Host Joanna Oakey continues the conversation with three of LINK Business’ top business brokers . This time, the fo
[EP 303] Inside the Minds of 3 Top Business Brokers
Three award-winning female business brokers, Sally Stuart, Nouha Mohtadi, and Sabrina Xia, share how their strengths in empathy, strategy, and communication are reshaping SME business sales in a tradi
[EP 302] The Hidden Pitfalls of DIY Sales (and What to Do Instead)
In Part 2 of this two-part series, The Deal Room Podcast welcomes back Matthew Newton from Bonza Business & Franchise Sales to unpack what really drives deals across the finish line.
[EP 301] Beyond the Numbers: The Human Side of Selling a Small Business
In this episode of The Deal Room Podcast, host Joanna Oakey sits down with Matthew Newton of Bonza Business & Franchise Sales to get his take on the powerful (and often misunderstood) world of small b
[EP 300] Red Flags or Deal Leverage? What Buyers Need to Know – Part 2
In Part 2 of this 2 part Episode (our 300th episode of The Deal Room Podcast), Joanna Oakey, along with SEEK Business Alex Gilchrist, and valuations expert Brett Goodyer unpack red flags buyers shoul
[EP 300] Red Flags or Deal Leverage? What Buyers Need to Know – Part 2
In Part 2 of this 2 part Episode (our 300th episode of The Deal Room Podcast), Joanna Oakey, along with SEEK Business Alex Gilchrist, and valuations expert Brett Goodyer unpack red flags buyers shoul
[EP 299] Avoiding the Lemon: Smarter Business Buying Strategies
In this episode of The Deal Room Podcast, Joanna Oakey speaks with Brett Goodyer and Alex Gilchrist about avoiding common buyer traps in business purchases.
[EP 298] Earnouts vs. Equity Retention Part 2: Working Capital, Valuations & Offshoring
This episode dives into the critical role of financial clean-up before youre ready to sellcovering common misconceptions about working capital, valuation gaps and the impact of cultural misalignment
[EP 297] Earnouts vs. Equity Retention: Valuations, Performance and Strategic Decisions
Performance trends, strategies for business owners, Covid's impact, and exploring earnouts versus equity retention. They also discuss understanding business valuation strategies for maximising value
[EP 296] A Fresh Look at Risk & Protection: Reviewing Risk in the Business Sale Process
Explore the pre-sale, transaction, and post-sale phases of business sales with key insights on risk mitigation, warranties, restraints, and contracts in this AI-powered episode of The Deal Room Podcas





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