2023 M&A Market Insights and 2024 Projections: How to Achieve An Elite Business Exit

Season #3

Episode 29: 2023 M&A Market Insights and 2024 Projections: How to Achieve Elite Business Exit In this first part of a two-part podcast, business owner transition expert, Mike Quinlan, discusses the 2023 M&A market trends and projections for 2024 with industry experts Rob Swartwood https://www.consiliumls.com/ and John Marsh https://www.mcreek.com/ . They delve into the importance of understanding and increasing cash flow and institutionalizing management for a self-managed business, The podcast also gives insights into correctly valuing businesses and preparing them for a market that has become increasingly scrutinizing. Tune in for practical advice to best position your company for sale.

  • 01:07 Guest Introduction: Rob Swartwood and John Marsh
  • 01:55 Insights from Rob Swartwood 02:37 Insights from John Marsh
  • 04:41 Impact of Market Changes on Business Owners
  • 06:45 The Importance of Preparation for Business Sale
  • 13:05 The Role of Cash Flow in Business Transition
  • 19:40 Institutionalizing Management for Business Transition