
For Buyers: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition -- Insights from Harvard Business School Experts
If you have any topic or guest suggestions for M&A Talk, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com. How can you get on the path to entrepreneurship by acquiring an established business rathe...
8 Aug 202451min

For Experienced Sellers: Rethinking the M&A Auction Process -- A Wealth Management Perspective
If you have any topic or guest suggestions for M&A Talk, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com. The auction process is standard for M&A transactions, but that doesn't mean it's the only ...
6 Aug 202458min

For Experienced Sellers: Navigating Partnership Disputes -- Lessons from a Valuation Expert
View the complete show notes for this episode. What impact can a partnership dispute have on the value of a company? What is the difference between a legal valuation and a market-based valuation for M...
31 Juli 20241h 12min

For New Sellers: Building Rapport and Understanding Needs in M&A Deals
View the complete show notes for this episode. The successful completion of an M&A transaction often comes down to the rapport that is built between a buyer and seller and how that impacts the ultimat...
29 Juli 202454min

For New Sellers: Building Trust Through Transparency -- Lessons from an Acquisition
View the complete show notes for this episode. The acquisition process presents a rollercoaster of emotions for all involved, and how an acquisition is announced can dramatically impact integration. L...
24 Juli 202450min

For Professionals: Navigating Non-Competes -- Understanding the New FTC Ruling and its Implications
View the complete show notes for this episode. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new ruling (as of May 2024) regarding the enforceability of non-compete agreements. This ruling will impa...
22 Juli 202443min

For New Sellers: From Corporate Buyer to Entrepreneur -- Lessons in Creating Value for an Exit
View the complete show notes for this episode. "If you build it, they will come" is an expression that applies to starting a company as well as a baseball field. Thinking about what buyers want and av...
17 Juli 202459min

For New Sellers: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What a PE Firm Looks for in a B2B Company
View the complete show notes for this episode. What is it like to source M&A deals with a focus on B2B software technology companies? Mahmoud Hmouz answers this question and many more as he discusses ...
15 Juli 202450min


















