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Jason Somerville on M&A and Advisory Services
In this episode, Taylor and Flaviu host Jason Somerville, of GW Partners who shares his experience and valuable insights around Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). But the most important lesson? Taylor advises founders to consider selling their companies early and seek assistance from knowledgeable professionals. Don't wait until it's too late! Be proactive and empower yourself by understanding the selling process. Tune in to learn more about the impact of leverage and debt on businesses, finding the right advisors, and predicting M&A activity in the coming months. Don't miss out on this valuable advice for a successful and well-executed sale.
Charlotte, NC Startups [00:00:17] Discussion about the challenges faced by startups and founders in Charlotte, a city historically known for banking and finance rather than entrepreneurship.
Bubble in E-commerce [00:07:41] The impact of the pandemic on the e-commerce industry, the influx of capital, and the subsequent bubble burst resulting in negative returns and high leverage.
[00:10:05] Highly Levered Capital Structure and Debt Servicing Discussion on the composition of a capital structure, debt-to-equity ratio, and the challenges of servicing debt obligations.
[00:22:10] Consulting engagements with M&A advisor features Discussion about the structure and benefits of consulting engagements with M&A advisor features.
[00:29:12] Mistakes entrepreneurs make when selling their business The two biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when selling their business: thinking about it too late and not thinking about it strategically.
[00:42:00] Impact of debt and credit crunch on valuations and M&A cycles Discussion on how debt pricing and availability, along with a credit crunch, affect valuations and M&A cycles.
[00:43:01] Expectations for M&A volume in the next 12 months Prediction of a lower M&A volume cycle for the next 6 to 9 months, followed by a substantial increase due to cash availability and a more positive outlook.
[00:44:02] Advice for founders considering selling their company Encouragement for founders to think about selling their company early, seek help from experts, and be proactive in navigating the important business event.
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By Flaviu Simihaian & Taylor TrustyIn this episode, Taylor and Flaviu host Jason Somerville, of GW Partners who shares his experience and valuable insights around Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). But the most important lesson? Taylor advises founders to consider selling their companies early and seek assistance from knowledgeable professionals. Don't wait until it's too late! Be proactive and empower yourself by understanding the selling process. Tune in to learn more about the impact of leverage and debt on businesses, finding the right advisors, and predicting M&A activity in the coming months. Don't miss out on this valuable advice for a successful and well-executed sale.
Charlotte, NC Startups [00:00:17] Discussion about the challenges faced by startups and founders in Charlotte, a city historically known for banking and finance rather than entrepreneurship.
Bubble in E-commerce [00:07:41] The impact of the pandemic on the e-commerce industry, the influx of capital, and the subsequent bubble burst resulting in negative returns and high leverage.
[00:10:05] Highly Levered Capital Structure and Debt Servicing Discussion on the composition of a capital structure, debt-to-equity ratio, and the challenges of servicing debt obligations.
[00:22:10] Consulting engagements with M&A advisor features Discussion about the structure and benefits of consulting engagements with M&A advisor features.
[00:29:12] Mistakes entrepreneurs make when selling their business The two biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when selling their business: thinking about it too late and not thinking about it strategically.
[00:42:00] Impact of debt and credit crunch on valuations and M&A cycles Discussion on how debt pricing and availability, along with a credit crunch, affect valuations and M&A cycles.
[00:43:01] Expectations for M&A volume in the next 12 months Prediction of a lower M&A volume cycle for the next 6 to 9 months, followed by a substantial increase due to cash availability and a more positive outlook.
[00:44:02] Advice for founders considering selling their company Encouragement for founders to think about selling their company early, seek help from experts, and be proactive in navigating the important business event.