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[EP 278] The right way to grow and the right time to sell (Part 1)
April 19, 2024

This week on the Deal Room Podcast, Joanna Oakey is joined by a remarkable entrepreneur Kody Thompson. From founding Lightning Sites (on a budget of $250!) to scaling it into a multimillion-dollar bus

[EP 277] The Systemised Exit: The Impact of Systems on Business Sales
March 27, 2024

This week on the Deal Room Podcast, we're thrilled to have Dave Jenyns, the mastermind behind "Systemology," joining us to share his expertise in the realm of business systemisation. - At first glance

[EP 276] Unraveling the Intricacies of Medical and Veterinary Practice Sales
March 07, 2024

This week on the Deal Room Podcast, we are back with part 2 of our State of the Market series with Paolo Lencioni and Chris Babich, two healthcare experts who bring their insights and expertise in vet

[EP 275] The Devil’s in the Detail: Best Practice in Contracting for Business Brokers, Accountants & Advisors
February 21, 2024

In todays special episode on The Deal Room Podcast, host Joanna Oakey discusses the essentials of contracts - from what actually classifies as a contract, to the challenges that come from advising on

[EP 274] Unraveling the Intricacies of Medical and Veterinary Practice Sales
February 08, 2024

This week on the Deal Room Podcast, we are back with another episode from the State of the Market series with Joanna Oakey. Today, we are joined by two industry experts - Paolo Lencioni and Chris Babi

[EP 273] Innovating Success: Dr. David Penn’s Journey from Dentistry to Business Mastery
January 31, 2024

In this episode of The Deal Room Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Penn, a trailblazer in both the dental industry and the business world. Dr. Penn shares his unique journey from dentist to founder

[EP 271] State of the Market Series: Dissecting Motel & Tourism Business Sales and trends in the Hospitality Industry
November 15, 2023

In this weeks release of the Deal Room Podcast - were back with a State of the Market series episode - where host, Joanna Oakey interviews Jenny Chellew, an expert in the hospitality and tourism ind

[EP 270] Financing & Creative Deals: Tips for Getting the Finance You Need for Small Business Acquisitions
November 08, 2023

In this special episode of The Deal Room Podcast, our host, Joanna Oakey dives into financing for buying businesses and tips for preparing for finance live with Abhishek Maharaj, Partner and Broker at

[EP 269] AI, Tech & Automation Trends: Opportunities in business broking & will it replace lawyers?
November 03, 2023

In this special episode of The Deal Room Podcast, recorded live at the 2023 AIBB national conference, Aron Rubulis and Matt Ensing join Joanna to dive into the fascinating world of AI in business brok

[EP 268] Business Acquisition Masterclass with Jonathan Jay
October 25, 2023

Welcome back to another episode of the Deal Room Podcast! On todays episode, our host Joanna Oakey is joined by one of the most seasoned experts in business sales and acquisitions - Jonathan Jay, fou