Right in the Middle Market
Stephanie Chambliss Gaffin and Mark Gaffin
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Ep 24: Strategics, Sponsors, and Searchers Oh My! Who Will Buy My Company?
Right in the Middle Market
10/09/20 • 45 min
What kind of buyer would be best for your company? And how should different potential buyer types impact your exit strategy? On this episode of Right in the Middle Market we talk about strategic buyers, financial buyers, and a few in between – as well as 5 key questions you need to answer for an effective exit strategy.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com.
For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://www.slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep33: Rewarding Exits: Accounting Matters
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01/21/21 • 40 min
As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and this is definitely true when engaging with a potential buyer or investor. On today's episode, part of our series on getting your Middle Market business ready to go to market, Cheryl Ashenbrener, National Leader for Transaction Advisory Services at Sikich (and one of our most popular guests here on Right In the Middle Market), comes back on the podcast to talk about the accounting (and a few other) aspects of getting your business ready for a transaction.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.slscapitaladvisors.com/podcast-episodes.
For more information on Cheryl Aschenbrener or Sikich Transaction Advisory Services, go to https://www.sikich.com/partner/cheryl-aschenbrener/.
For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website of SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://www.slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep 10: Rethinking Business Strategy for 2020
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08/20/20 • 33 min
Business strategy, done well, is challenging even in the best of times. The uncertainty of 2020 brings a whole new level of difficulty when everything has changed - or has it? In today's episode, co-hosts Mark and Stephanie discuss pragmatic tips for retooling your company's strategy in the current environment.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com. For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep 7: Demystifying Due Diligence: The Q of E
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08/11/20 • 24 min
Due Diligence is a key part of any transaction when buying or selling a business - but also one that can be confusing, or even daunting for middle market business owners. In this episode, Cheryl Aschenbrener, Co-Leader and Partner of Sikich Transaction Advisory Services, joins us to discuss the important role of the Quality of Earnings, or Q of E, in the due diligence process, and how it is impacted by the COVID environment.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
For more information on Cheryl Aschenbrener or Sikich Transaction Advisory Services, go to https://www.sikich.com/partner/cheryl-aschenbrener/.
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com. For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep 1: So, About That Planning Retreat...
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07/22/20 • 21 min
Small and mid size businesses have had to rethink many things - perhaps almost everything - amidst the shutdown. For the first few weeks, even months, cancelling or delaying strategic planning efforts made good sense. Months into the pandemic, with "normal" on an uncertain time horizon, business leaders need to find new ways to approach business planning. In our first episode on this topic, we will explore what to do "About That Planning Retreat", as management offsites have disappeared - but the need hasn't.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com. For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep29: Why Foreign Currency Exchange Matters to Middle Market Companies
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11/10/20 • 33 min
In an increasingly global world, middle market businesses are engaged in cross border activity at ever earlier stages of growth. Whether that is part of operations, supply chain, talent sourcing, or global M&A, this necessitates navigating exchange of domestic and foreign currency – which can be challenging, or even risky, but also presents opportunity. On today’s episode, we are joined by Marc Chandler, Chief Market Strategist, and Chie Nicholson, Managing Director, of Bannockburn Global Forex to learn about the foreign exchange markets, and strategies for even small and middle market businesses to benefit their bottom line through effective foreign exchange management.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
Marc Chandler is Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist at Bannockburn, has spent his career helping businesses and investors navigate the foreign change market. He is an internationally recognized writer and speaker, a frequent guest on business television, is quoted widely in the press, and writes the popular financial blog “Marc to Market” (www.marctomarket.com). Contact Marc at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @marcmakingsense.
Chie Nicholson is a Managing Director and responsible for client relationship management nationally at Bannockburn Global Forex. She works closely with businesses to help manage their currency exposure. To learn more about Bannockburn, contact Chie at [email protected] or go to https://www.bannockburnglobal.com/.
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com. For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep 23: Unexpected Revenue Sources for Business Growth
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10/06/20 • 28 min
Finding funding sources to help your potential clients is a fabulous - if unexpected path - to business growth. Amanda Wood of Becker is far more than a typical lobbyist – and trust me, even (maybe especially) if your company isn’t B2G, you are going to want to hear what she has to say about government funding as a potential revenue source for growing your business.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
To learn more about Amanda Wood and Becker, go to https://beckerlawyers.com/professionals/amanda-l-wood/.
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com. For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep 22: Investment Banking: Behind the Pinstripes
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10/01/20 • 30 min
When you talk about investment banks, many people think of large firms driving IPOs. But how do middle market companies use investment banks to support their growth and exit plans? On this episode we go “behind the pinstripes” to talk about types of investment banks, the role they play in the middle market, and how their role is different than business brokers and consultants.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com. For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep 21: Business Advisors: Profiles and Pitfalls
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09/29/20 • 31 min
You brought in an advisor to help run your business or grow your company – but what role should they play? Is a facilitator different than a consultant? Or a coach different than a facilitator? Does it matter? On this episode we talk about how to define an advisor's role in the organization for the best outcome.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com. For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://slscapitaladvisors.com.
Ep 13: A Strategic View on M&A - Part 2
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09/01/20 • 38 min
In the second of this two part episode with Chris Helmrath, Founder and Managing Director of SC&H Capital, we focus on pragmatic tips for business owners considering an exit or a capital raise, in a conversation that will inspire anyone looking for creative business solutions in the current environment.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at [email protected].
You can learn more about Chris Helmrath and SC&H Capital at https://www.schgroup.com/services/investment-banking-advisory/.
Looking for more episodes or playlists? Find them on our Right In the Middle Market website, https://www.rightinthemiddlemarket.com. For more information about us, or to inquire whether we could help you and your business, go to the website SLS Capital Advisors and The Gaffin Group, https://slscapitaladvisors.com.
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How many episodes does Right in the Middle Market have?
Right in the Middle Market currently has 33 episodes available.
What topics does Right in the Middle Market cover?
The podcast is about Management, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, Podcasts, Finance and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Right in the Middle Market?
The episode title 'Ep 23: Unexpected Revenue Sources for Business Growth' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Right in the Middle Market?
The average episode length on Right in the Middle Market is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Right in the Middle Market released?
Episodes of Right in the Middle Market are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Right in the Middle Market?
The first episode of Right in the Middle Market was released on Jul 22, 2020.
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