Best Valuation Mastermind Podcasts (2024)

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Fix the Broken Windows In Your Business 19:06

9d ago19:06

19:06

In this episode, Blaine Feyen talks about the 'broken windows' theory as it relates to business, marketing, and life. Blaine goes over a bunch of examples of broken windows in your appraisal and real estate businesses that could be hurting your company's bottom line. Learn how to fix your appraisal company's broken windows here...…

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Become A Financial Prepper 45:23

19d ago45:23

45:23

In this episode, Blaine goes over what it means to truly be prepared for challenges, and 6 tips for becoming financially prepared for hard times and economic challenges.By Blaine A Feyen

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Burned Out and Ready to Quit 34:05

1M ago34:05

34:05

In this episode, Blaine talks about the real causes of burnout and how to deal with the symptoms. Many appraisers, Realtors, and Lenders are burned out in 2024 based on several compounding factors: interest rates, the market, the news, the economy, and a lack of vision. Blaine covers all of these and more and gives some strategies for dealing with …

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$10,000 Hours Are Real! 39:57

2M ago39:57

39:57

In this episode, Blaine dispels the pervasive myth that all hours are created equal. Once you know what youre average dollar per hour rate is, it's time to think exponentially bigger so that you don't miss the variety of $10,000 hours floating all around you. Learn how to have more $10,000 hours, click here...…

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How Company Culture Alignment Impacts a Sale with Guest Jacqueline Martinezof Alaris Advisors 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

In this episode I interview guest Jacqueline who is also a sale-side advisor who specializes in selling RIAs - Registered Investment Advisor firms. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and insight about the importance of company cultural alignment to a transaction. It isn't always just about the money when we sell a business. Enjoy! Visit …

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Nobody is Coming to Save You! 15:58

3M ago15:58

15:58

In this episode, Blaine shares some insights into developing the mindset that nobody is coming to save you from an industry in the midst of massive change. If your life and business is to be successful and fulfilling, it will always be up to you to make it happen. Since you cannot control the interest rates, the FED policy, the elections, the polit…

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The Importance of Leadership Development When Scaling a Business with Shawn Richards, the founder of Blue Sky Business Consulting 16:06

4M ago16:06

16:06

In this episode, I welcome Shawn Richards, the founder of Blue Sky Business Consulting. Shawn shares his unique approach to business advising, focusing on helping businesses transition from a growth model to a scaling model. He discusses the four key areas he addresses: financial systems, systems and operations, leadership and team development, and…

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Using an 831b Insurance Tool to Reduce Risk and Taxes 31:15

4M ago31:15

31:15

In this episode I interview insurance expert Van Carlson, an insurance risk reduction expert and the owner of SRA. Van reveals how business owners can use IRS Code Section 831b to defer taxes and reduce risk, especially in anticipation of the sale of their business. This powerful, yet obscure structure is coming to light for small business owners. …

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You Have an Offer, Now What? 17:12

4M ago17:12

17:12

In this episode we discuss how NOT to catch the Cinderella Syndrome when negotiating a LOI or IOI. I reveal our unique AI tool which will scan your offer document after you scrub it for the sensitive information, outlining the vulnerabilities and deficiencies in the offer so you can easily pinpoint what you need to focus on. Then, yes, of course, y…

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Create Your Own Business Category or Die 21:59

4M ago21:59

21:59

In this episode, Blaine talks about the concept of creating your own business category where you become known as the owner of the category and, therefore, have no competition. Examples of new business categories are: 1. Tesla creating the 'direct to consumer' and single brand dealership only model. 2. EXP Realty creating a completey virtual, no bri…

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Expert or Authority? 33:08

6M ago33:08

33:08

In this episode, Blaine talks about the differences between being an expert in something, and being an authority. He also talks about something called 'the expert trap', where someone considered an expert gets trapped in their way of thinking and has to continue prospecting for new customers and clients who consider them an expert. The authority, o…

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The Seven Proverbs of Performance 35:18

6M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, Blaine talks about the 7 Proverbs of Performance he uses to remind him what matters when it comes to business growth and profitability. Watch the video version of the Proverbs of Performance at the Appraiser Increase Academy...click here!By Blaine Feyen

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7 Traits of Unsuccessful People 26:03

7M ago26:03

26:03

In this episode, Blaine talks through 7 traits of unsuccessful people. To understand how to define 'unsucccesful', Blaine uses Earl Nightingale's definition of success, which is 'the progressive realization of worthy goal or ideal'. Then Blaine applies the 'contrast principle' to discern the path of success or failure.…

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Generate, convert, elevate, maintain 28:20

8M ago28:20

28:20

In this episode, Blaine talks about the 4 things every business MUST focus on if they want to be truly successful. These 4 things are present in every business whether you know it or not. If you don't know it, you're probably failing at one or all four of these things!By Blaine Feyen

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Building Your Personal Brand 37:08

8M ago37:08

37:08

In this episode, Blaine talks about why it's vitally important to be building a personal brand in 2024. He goes over the 3 R's of personal branding and what opportunities can open up for a well built personal brand. Learn how to build your personal brand as an appraiser in the Appraiser Increase Academy, click here to learn more...…

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It's Easier to Get Rich Quick 35:22

9M ago35:22

35:22

In this episode, Blaine goes over the four levels of value that income and wealth are created in. He refers to it as D2C2, with the first two levels being 'doing' and 'directing', and the second two levels being 'communication' and 'creativity. Get ready to take some notes as Blaine drops some wealth bombs about how it's easier to get rich quickly …

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Time to Recap and Realign! 22:48

9M ago22:48

22:48

In this episode, Blaine asks 6 important questions to help you recap the prior year and pull some lessons to help you reimagine the new year ahead. 10X Your Business Starting Today!By Blaine Feyen

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How AI is Changing the Sale of a Business 41:10

9M ago41:10

41:10

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we do business. It has impacted the business of selling businesses as well. In this episode we go international as I interview a world renowned expert in business consulting, Dr. Joe O'Mahoney, Professor at Cardiff University in Whales about the impact of AI on business consulting and s…

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Working Capital Discussion for Business Brokers With Treve Kinsey 33:41

10M ago33:41

33:41

Working Capital is something that all too often is the reason the sale of a business fails. This episode is designed for Business Brokers and M&A professionals to discuss the need for addressing Working Capital early on in the transaction to increase the likelihood of the transaction closing. Visit us at: Bsalesgroup.com DesignMySale.com…

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Guest Steele Kizerian Reviews How EOS Helps Business Owners Boost Business Value 24:20

10M ago24:20

24:20

In this episode we discuss the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Worldwide and how Steele Kizerian, an EOS Integrator, helps business owners scale and prepare their businesses for a future sale. Visit us at: Bsalesgroup.com DesignMySale.comBy Rick J. Krebs, M&A Advisor, CPA and CEPA

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Where is this market going? 38:10

10M ago38:10

38:10

In this episode, Blaine digs into the mail bag to answer some of the listener questions about the market, interest rates, and building your appraisal or real estate business. Build your non-lender appraisal business today! Click here to learn more...By Blaine Feyen

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Good Questions to Ask Buyers When You Meet With One 17:16

10M ago17:16

17:16

This episode helps business owners prepare for a meeting with a buyer. As a M&A Advisor I often get asked by business owners what are some good questions to ask a buyer when they meet with them. I have kept a list of good questions that my seller clients have asked buyers over the years and this episode reveals this list. Meetings with buyers shoul…

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Open Road M&A With Guest Scott Duke 32:24

10M ago32:24

32:24

I have learned over the years that you never know everything. In this episode we go international with Canadian Scott Duke, the founder of Open Road. We talk about his services, what he does and how his process is unique in the business. Scott and I are in the same space in non-competing markets and do much of the same type of M&A work. Scott share…

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My Biz Value and What We Do 7:01

11M ago7:01

7:01

The initial step (some call it the Triggering Event) in Exit Planning or Financial Planning is doing a formal confidential valuation. In this episode we talk about my company, My Biz Value and how we fill the much-needed gap of obtaining an affordable confidential valuation for your business. Visit us at: Bsalesgroup.com DesignMySale.com…

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Exit Planning Essentials with the Father of Exit Planning and Founder of EPI, guest Peter Christman 24:55

11M ago24:55

24:55

In this episode you will learn about how the notion of Exit Planning got started and hear from the man who started it all back in the 90s. Peter Christman is an icon in the industry, having started the Exit Planning Institute and is known as the Father of Exit Planning. He is also an entertaining man to listen to with stories and examples. Visit us…

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Become a Person of Influence 44:37

11M ago44:37

44:37

In this episode, Blaine walks through the 5 steps to building a lifestyle business of your dreams. Leveraging off of the brilliant teaching from author and businessman, Daniel Priestly, Blaine goes over why you need to be presenting, publishing, productizing and packaging, managing your persona, and partnering instead of prospecting. Learn how to b…

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Exit Planning and the CEPA Designation with Guest Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute 25:46

11M ago25:46

25:46

If you plan to maximize the selling price of your business when you sell, Exit Planning is a must. In this episode I interview the man leading the nationwide charge to inform, educate and help advisors and business owners alike maximize the value of their business when they sell. Scott Snider is President of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). EPI o…

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Tax Saving Strategy: The Asset Exchange Experts With Guest Eric Veve 45:59

11M ago45:59

45:59

As a business owner considering the sale of your business you should be thinking ahead about the tax ramifications of a sale. About 10 years ago I was selling a trucking company and I won't repeat the words that came out of the mouth of the owner when he found out that Uncle Sam was going to take over $6 M of his hard-earned money. I met Eric Veve …

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Are You Hunting Field Mice? 45:06

11M ago45:06

45:06

In this episode, Blaine talks about a PDF article from the famous blogger and author, Tim Ferriss. The article was a collection of questions designed to get the reader to think deeply, and also to think differently, than we might otherwise. Blaine talks about 6 of the 17 questions in this epsidoe and relates some of his own stories for each. Thinki…

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The Dynamic Duo of Working Capital and IRS Forms 8594/8883 11:01

12M ago11:01

11:01

In this episode we cover an important and often overlooked topic of Working Capital and how it relates to the important IRS filing of forms 8594 (regular Asset Sale) or 8883 (with a Section 338(h)10 election). We may be "geeking out" a bit here as we delve into these two important aspects of every transaction over $1.5 M, but these are things that …

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Preparing for an Important Meeting with a Buyer 14:39

12M ago14:39

14:39

In this episode we talk about what you need to do as a Seller to prepare for an important meeting with a buyer. This episode compliments 3 other episodes about buyers: Questions Buyers Ask, Wow Your Buyers, and How to Answer Zinger Questions. Visit us at: Bsalesgroup.com DesignMySale.comBy Rick J. Krebs, M&A Advisor, CPA and CEPA

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What’s Your Prediction? 1:04:21

12M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

In this episode, Blaine talks about how to become a better forecaster of things to come based on 6 traits and skills that need to be developed. The art and skill of forecasting comes in handy when building a business, analyzing and assessing potential investments, and protecting one's assets during down times. Try out the Appraiser Increase Academy…

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Tax Saving Strategy Donor Advisor Funds with Micaela Weil 21:10

1y ago21:10

21:10

One little known, but powerful tool utilized to reduce taxes on the sale of a business is a Donor Advisor Fund (DAF). In the episode we interview expert Micaela Weil of the Community Foundation of Utah and learn when a DAF works well and how to use it for not only tax savings, but charitable purposes. Visit us at: Bsalesgroup.com DesignMySale.com…

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How to Answer Zinger Questions with Power 15:36

1y ago15:36

15:36

You are in a meeting with an important buyer group. The meeting has gone well up until now. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, one of the buyer's team asks you a very pointed and direct question. You don't know how to respond. You've never thought about that before. Yikes! I call these questions "Zingers". You can actually feel the energy leave the roo…

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Wow Your Buyers by Answering Questions Based on Personality Type 20:02

1y ago20:02

20:02

Welcome to a captivating journey through the world of selling your business. In this episode, we're diving deep into the vital knowledge you need to secure the successful sale of your business, while steering clear of common pitfalls that could put your sale at risk. Today's discussion revolves around a fascinating revelation: the four distinct per…

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Unveiling the Key Compoents of a Letter of Intent Sellers Need to Know 16:53

1y ago16:53

16:53

Letters of Intent (LOIs) are the hidden powerhouses in Mergers & Acquistions. These seemingly innocuous documents hold within them the potential to influence your financial outcome in ways that cannot be underestimated. Imagine a landscape where the right negotiation tactics within an LOI can add hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars t…

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The Only 5 Questions You Need 25:02

1y ago25:02

25:02

In this episode, Blaine reveals 5 questions he's learned to ask over the years to get clarity on life and business. As part of his Black Belt Business coaching program, Blaine introduces these 5 questions to coaching students within the first month, which helps students get very clear on the 'why' and the 'what' of business and life.…

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What Is It Like to Sell a Business? Seller Interview with Dan Who Sold His Business 33:18

1y ago33:18

33:18

Have you ever wondered what it's truly like to sell a business, especially when it's your first time? Get ready to uncover the secrets, challenges, and triumphs of this remarkable journey as we peel back the curtain and reveal the reality of selling a business through firsthand experiences of a fellow business owner who has successfully navigated t…

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What You Need to Know About SBA Loans with Lending Expert Jeremy Willes 31:22

1y ago31:22

31:22

In this episode I interview Jeremy Willes, a lending expert who unveils important upcoming changes to SBA lending and what you need to learn if you are selliing your business and the buyer is using SBA to finance the transaction. For business buyers this episode contains useful information about obtaining an SBA loan. www.Bsalesgroup.com Visit us a…

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Opportunity Zones: Tax Reduction and Elimination with Guest Blake E. Christian, CPA, Partner, HVCT 40:24

1y ago40:24

40:24

In this episode we explore a powerful tax reduction and elimination strategy called Qualified Opportunity Zones (OZs). Designed and requested by a group of billionnaires, these strategies were implemented to promote investment in rural areas, providing huge tax incentives to investors. My guest, Blake E. Christian, brings over 35 years of experienc…

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Wisdom of the Masters - Part 2 32:41

1y ago32:41

32:41

By Blaine Feyen

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Questions Buyers Ask and What to Expect from Buyers 12:42

1y ago12:42

12:42

I get asked all the time about what questions buyers will ask prior to a meeting or phone call. After listening you will be informed and ready to answer the most common questions buyers ask. This episode prepares you for a meeting with the buyer. I also share the main things NOT TO DO at a buyer meeting. This may be the most useful information of t…

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Unlocking the Secrets: 4 Must-Know Tips for Selling Your Business 5:04

1y ago5:04

5:04

In this episode you will lear the 4 most imporant things you need to know when selling a business. Not knowing these 4 things has the potential to cost you millions when you sell your business. Spend 5 minutes to learn the things you ABSOLUTELY NEED TO KNOW when selling your business. Visit us at: Bsalesgroup.com DesignMySale.com…

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Survive the Sale: The 7 Deadly Killers of Selling a Business with Guest Peter Christman 26:51

1y ago26:51

26:51

There are 7 things that can definitely kill the sale of your business. You will learn how to avoid these and NOT kill the sale of your business. We get into the ugly side of things here with over 50 years of combined M&A experience, Peter Christman and myself share horror stories we've seen. Get better prepared to sell your business by listening in…

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Wisdom of the Masters - Part 1 41:27

1y ago41:27

41:27

In this episode, Blaine goes over the first 5 'wisdom keys' as they were given to him over the years by his mentors. These wisdom keys are vital to commit to memory if you want to have a more successful business and a more fulfilling life. Try out the Appraiser Increase Academy absolutely free for 30 days www.CoachBlaine.com/freemonth…

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Navigating Business Puberty: Pimples, Braces and Proms with Guests Garrick Reevs and David Gowens 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

Join us with guests Garrick Reevs and David Gowens, the two guys who first coined the term: "Business Puberty". What is Business Puberty anyhow? What exactly does it mean? How does it apply to selling a business? Why would a 30 year old company be considered a business still in Business Puberty? How do businesses mature and "grow up" and how does t…

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Don't Let Your Money Slip Away: Unveiling the Top 5 Reasons Sellers Lose Money When Selling Their Business 8:57

1y ago8:57

8:57

Embark on a captivating journey as we unveil the top 5 reasons sellers lose substantial amounts of money when selling their businesses. Prepare to be astonished by the recurring mistakes that have cost entrepreneurs hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars. Brace yourself for a thrilling episode that reveals the hidden pitfalls and offers va…

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Value Siphon or Value Creator? 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

By Blaine Feyen

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Your Most Valuable Hour 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

37:18

In this episode, Blaine teaches appraisers to ask 5 important questions about their business. One of the most important is learning your dollars per hour number. This is important to know if you ever want to 10X it.By Blaine Feyen

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Unconventional Wisdom - Part 2 20:26

1+ y ago20:26

20:26

In this episode, part 2 of 2, Blaine recaps the first 5 pieces of unconventional wisdom and advice from the last episode, and then adds 5 more pieces of advice gleaned over 30+ years of travel.By Blaine Feyen

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