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Welcome to Napkin Numbers, the podcast that simplifies the complex world of selling your business. If you're a small business owner who has poured your heart and soul into building your Main Street Business, you may wonder what's next. Join Scott and Rahsaan as they share ideas and insights from their combined 40 years of banking and financial experience on real-world exit strategies that can inspire your next move. In each episode, they'll break down the process of selling a business into e ...
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Navigating Business Life Cycles and Funding Access
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Navigating each business life cycle can be challenging, and it's important to understand where your business falls. From the early stages of growth, through maturity and even exiting your business, Scott and Rahsaan have it covered with this Napkin Numbers episode. They share the challenges and choices your business may face at each stage, highligh…
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Protecting Your Business Assets: Lessons To Increase Your Business's Value
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Join Rahsaan Freeman and Scott Lundt as they dive into some risky scenarios that seriously affected their clients’ business’s value when it came time to sell. Rahsaan and Scott share real case studies where over-reliance on a single major customer tanked a manufacturer's revenue when that customer went under and it took them years to recover. They …
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Building a Valuable Business: Lessons from An Expert Business Coach
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Have you heard these myths about small business exit strategies? Myth 1: The value of your business is solely based on net profits. Myth 2: Customer service is the ultimate differentiator. Myth 3: Emotion and identity play no role in business value. Want to know the truth behind these myths? In this episode of Napkin Numbers, Scott Lundt and Rahsaa…
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Uncovering Overlooked Risks in Growing Your Business’s Value
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Ever feel like you're playing a risky game with your business's value? An advisor may have told you to focus solely on growing your revenue, but have you ever considered the overlooked risks that could instantly wipe out all your hard-earned value? It's frustrating to pour your heart and soul into your business only to realize that it might not be …
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Real Estate Mastery for Business Owners: Exclusive Buy/Sell Case Studies
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If you're feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of commercial real estate transactions, struggling to optimize your financial outcomes and need guidance on the best decisions, you are not alone! In this episode of Napkin Numbers, Scott Lundt & Rahsaan Freeman review case studies they have seen through their work at Freeman Lundt, where business o…
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Uncovering the Risks: Do Business Owners Need a Commercial Real Estate Broker?
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In this episode of Napkin Numbers, Scott Lundt & Rahsaan Freeman are joined by Bob Fredrickson, the president of Coldwell Banker Commercial Danforth, to discuss the pivotal role of commercial real estate brokers in business property transactions. Bob's expertise shines as he discusses the vital factors that buyers need to consider, including proper…
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Acquiring A Business With Real Estate: Top 3 Reasons Why Investors & Entrepreneurs Should Consider This Move
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Discover the three compelling reasons for acquiring a business with real estate to achieve a strategic advantage. In this episode, Scott and Rahsaan shed light on the financial, strategic and legal aspects of purchasing a business with real estate and provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors to navigate this journey. Through two ca…
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Buying A Business? 3 Essential Requirements To Find Your Perfect Fit
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Are you tired of the same old routine? Ready for a change? Have you considered buying a business? In this episode of Napkin Numbers, Scott and Rahsaan explore how self-reflection can uncover hidden passions and open doors to unexpected opportunities. Don't fall for these common myths: 1) You need to be an expert in the industry to succeed, 2) Passi…
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Breaking Barriers: The Game-Changing Benefits of Certification for Diverse-Owned Businesses
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Are you ready to boost your business success and open doors to new opportunities? Certifications for women-owned, minority-owned or veteran-owned businesses have the power to enhance your visibility, growth and access to diverse business prospects. However, navigating the certification process can take time and effort. That's why Rahsaan and Scott …
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Maximizing Buyer Opportunities: Why A Buy-Side Rep Helps
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Would you like to grow your business rapidly by acquiring another business? Or have you tried to purchase another business, and it hasn’t been the right fit? In the latest episode of Napkin Numbers, Scott & Rahsaan present the indispensability of a buy-side representative through real-world examples. A buy-side rep can guide you through the intrica…
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Understanding Your Worth: Keys to Successful Business Valuation
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You’ve thought about selling your business someday, but do you know how many synergistic factors are involved in that valuation process? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of how valuation impacts the sale of your business? Are you looking for a solution when it comes to this subjective aspect of business? Look no further because this episo…
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The financial institution you should work with will depend on the size and needs of your company, and these may change over time. To secure the best banking partner, you need to know how these organizations look at you from a risk standpoint so you can optimize your business’s appeal. But you must also research which institution can best serve your…
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Flaws In Your Business and How It Can Impact Your Company When You're Trying To Sell
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When potential buyers look at your business, 4 main categories will entice them to make an offer or scare them away. When you know how to optimize these core elements of your business, you can set yourself up for success and boost your chances of a lucrative sale. Listen in to learn how your products, workforce, industry, and customers can signific…
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As a small business owner, we understand that you've dedicated countless hours to building your company, and when it's time to consider what comes next, chances are you will want to exit your company on your terms. This episode of Napkin Numbers delves into the three ways to make your business more appealing when preparing to sell. Drawing from our…
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Top 3 Reasons Why Business Deals Fall Through
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Not all business deals go according to plan. Rahsaan Freeman and Scott Lundt want to see business owners who wish to exit on their terms succeed, which is why they are sharing the top three reasons business deals fall through and explaining ways to prevent any roadblocks from happening. Rahsaan and Scott have a combined 40 years of experience in th…
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Welcome to Napkin Numbers, the podcast that simplifies the complex world of selling your business. If you're a small business owner who has poured your heart and soul into building your Main Street Business, you may wonder what's next. Join Scott and Rahsaan as they share ideas and insights from their combined 40 years of banking and financial expe…
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