In this episode of The Deal Room Podcast, host Joanna Oakey sits down with Matthew Newton of Bonza Business & Franchise Sales to get his take on the powerful (and often misunderstood) world of small business exits.

In Part 2 of this 2 part Episode (our 300th episode of The Deal Room Podcast), Joanna Oakey, along with SEEK Business’ Alex Gilchrist, and valuations expert Brett Goodyer unpack red flags buyers should watch for—essential listening for buyers, brokers, and advisors navigating SME transactions with confidence and clarity.

In Part 2 of this 2 part Episode (our 300th episode of The Deal Room Podcast), Joanna Oakey, along with SEEK Business’ Alex Gilchrist, and valuations expert Brett Goodyer unpack red flags buyers should watch for—essential listening for buyers, brokers, and advisors navigating SME transactions with confidence and clarity.

In this episode of The Deal Room Podcast, Joanna Oakey speaks with Brett Goodyer and Alex Gilchrist about avoiding common buyer traps in business purchases.

This episode dives into the critical role of financial clean-up before you’re ready to sell—covering common misconceptions about working capital, valuation gaps and the impact of cultural misalignment— with Joanna Oakey and Rod Hore.

Performance trends, strategies for business owners, Covid's impact, and exploring earnouts versus equity retention. They also discuss understanding business valuation strategies for maximising value

Explore the pre-sale, transaction, and post-sale phases of business sales with key insights on risk mitigation, warranties, restraints, and contracts in this AI-powered episode of The Deal Room Podcast.

Discover the essentials of share sales, using shares to support succession, and what on earth is a whitewash? In this episode of The Deal Room Podcast, Joanna Oakey answers key questions on navigating business acquisitions, legal compliance, and RTO transactions.

Joanna explores tales of running and selling the acclaimed printing business Digital Press - how Theo Pettaras sold a business, and gained a wife in the same day. He also shares incredible insights into how he’s transitioned from a business owner into a successful career in business broking.

Lucia Vuong, head of SEEK Business, joins Joanna Oakey to discuss some common questions about business sales and acquisitions, including the variables that can impact business valuations, the emotional aspects of selling, and the necessity of having a well-prepared deal team.