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[EP 287] The Blueprint for a Successful Trade Sale: Insights from Leanne Faulkner
Discover Leanne Faulkners key lessons on exit strategies, leveraging relationships, and preparing for a successful trade sale. This episode of The Deal Room Podcast reveals how she navigated negotiat
[EP 286] A Tax Nightmare… Billabong Founder’s $50M tax bill
Joanna Oakey & Michael Quinn dig into a fascinating case about the founder of Billabong, Gordon Merchant, and his recent $50 million tax bill shock!
[EP 285] Are We In A Buyers Market? The Real Story Behind the Latest Surge in Business Buyer Enquiries (Part 2)
Is it a buyers market? Why has there been a surge in buyer enquiries this year? Tune in to find out what the latest data in business buyer enquiries is telling us.
[EP 284] Are We In A Buyers Market? The Real Story Behind the Latest Surge in Business Buyer Enquiries
Is it a buyers market? Why has there been a surge in buyer enquiries this year (which doesnt look to be slowing down any time soon). Whats the story behind the latest trends in technology, labor sho
[EP 283] Buy-Side Strategies for Business Expansion: Perspectives for Brokers & Buyers
In this episode of the Deal Room podcast, were joined by Dru Morgan, a seasoned business broker with over 25 years of experience in selling businesses across various sectors and regions. - Dru and h
[EP 282] Navigating Franchise Deals: Top Tips & Expert Insights on Buying a Franchise
Understand the advantages of buying a franchise with Joanna Oakey and Alan Prasad as they explore insider strategies, tips and why some franchisees buy more than one!
[EP 281] Deal Team Dynamics: How the Right Advice Saved $2 Million in Tax!
Joanna Oakey and chartered accountant Charles Yuan share insights on a fascinating case study where although not initially recognised as a critical factor for advice, tax very much became a central pa
[EP 280] Franchising Tips, Tricks & Traps: Smart Tips for Selling Your Franchise Business
This week on the Deal Room Podcast, host Joanna Oakey takes you on an insightful journey into the dynamic world of franchising and franchise business sales. Whether you're a franchisee aiming to sell,
[EP 279] The Right Way to Grow and the Right Time to Sell (Part 2)
This week on the Deal Room Podcast, we have Part 2 of our interview with remarkable entrepreneur Kody Thompson. From founding Lightning Sites (on a budget of $250!) to scaling it into a multimillion-d
[EP 278] The right way to grow and the right time to sell (Part 1)
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