Don't sell your business short by accepting unfavorable financial terms, and don't just close the doors because you don't think anyone will buy it. These scenarios unfortunately happen often with business owners unaware that there are professional business brokers with expertise to successfully facilitate the process. Guest, Liz Allen, details the pitfalls of trying to sell her family business on her own with no success, that is, until she discovers a business broker.

Host: Cress V. Diglio

Guest: Liz Allen, Business Owner

You may know Mark LoMonaco better as Bubba Ray Dudley or Bully Ray, but you probably don’t know him as a day spa owner. There’s more to this WWE Hall of Famer than meets the eye, and more to his story as a professional wrestler and business owner than most people know. Don’t miss this equally entertaining and motivating episode in which Mark shares his advice to business buyers and people seeking their passion.

Host: Cress V. Diglio

Guest: Mark LoMonaco, host of Busted Open and Ring of Honor wrestler

Do you have a social media marketing plan? Do you need one? Marketing is a key component of any business, whether you're the business owner, buyer or seller. As the founder of one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Companies in 1985, Jeff Slater knows a thing or two about marketing. In this episode, Jeff, author of Unraveling the Mysteries of Marketing, shares his counterintuitive marketing tips that can help make you and your business memorable.

Host: Cress V. Diglio

Guest: Jeff Slater, The Chief Listening Officer for The Marketing Sage Consultancy

Victor Talbot’s story is the epitome of the American dream. Long before Victor Talbots was a successful men’s fashion establishment known for styling NFL in-studio analyst Boomer Esiason, it was just a dream of Victor’s. Victor started the business in the back of his father-in-law’s van during weekends and evenings while working full-time in corporate finance. Victor shares the full story of how he started and grew his business from nothing and also reveals his advice on how you can do the same.

Host: Cress V. Diglio

Guest: Victor Talbots Scognamiglio, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Victor Talbots

This is the first year of filings under Trump’s new tax structure. You need to know what’s new, what’s the same and what you need to do to be best prepared for tax season. Financial expert Roman Basi provides insight on what business owners should be doing to achieve the best outcome at tax time and when it comes time to sell.

Host: Cress V. Diglio

Guests: Roman Basi, CPA/Attorney at Law/MBA/Managing Real Estate Broker/Registered Title Insurance Agent - ATG

The Center for Financial, Legal & Tax Planning, Inc. - Basi, Basi & Associates

Selling cyber businesses is vastly different than brick and mortar companies. Virtual businesses typically have fewer employees, little to no hard assets and a relatively short track record. So how do you put a price on it? Understanding the nuances associated with online businesses and placing a valuation on virtual assets is addressed by two industry experts experienced in helping clients buy and sell Internet-based businesses.

Host: Cress V. Diglio

Guests: Joe Magnotti, Founder of Empire Flippers and CEO of Hot Money

David Fairley, Founder and President of Website Properties

Are you afraid selling your business to a son or daughter may cause a rift with other family members? Are your children prepared to take the reins of the company you built? Are you ready to give up ownership? Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that can arise when transitioning business ownership within a family. Listen as Mr. Checkout Distributors founder Bob Goldstein (retired) and current company President Joel Goldstein share their story on the steps they took to ensure a successful transition.

Host: Cress V. Diglio, Managing Partner at Calder Associates

Guests: Bob Goldstein, Founder of Mr. Checkout Distributors founder

Joel Goldstein, President of Mr. Checkout Distributers

Don't hurt your long-term future by failing to plan for retirement. Planning early gives you the greatest options and offers peace of mind when the time comes to sell. Financial expert, Monty Walker, provides key insights for business owners, whether they are new to the business or owned it for many years. His advice will help increase the size of your nest egg when it's time to sell and retire.

Host: Cress V. Diglio, Managing Partner at Calder Associates

Guest: Monty Walker, owner Walker Advisory, Business Advisors and CPAs

Is it really worth it? Know your time commitment versus the payday. Understand when to disqualify a business sale opportunity instead of taking on a deal that is never going to close. Two of the top industry experts tackle the topic of knowing when to walk away.

Host: Cress V. Diglio, Managing Partner at Calder Associates

Guests: Jim Afinowich, founding principal and principal of IBG Fox & Fin

Eric Schulman, founder of Sandler Training

Just when you're about to close the deal, it goes south. Now what? Learn from two experts as they share their stories of deals that went up in flames, and how they pulled them from the ashes. Their stories and expertise on remedying dead deals will become great strategies in your toolbox.

Host: Cress V. Diglio, Managing Partner at Calder Associates

Guests: Len Krick, President and Principal Broker at Sunbelt Business Brokers of Las Vegas, Inc.

Steve Wain, President and CEO of Calder Associates