{"podcast":{"title":"Before You Buy or Sell a Business","slug":"before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525","podcast_index_feed_id":5819525,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/before-you-buy-or-sell/","website_url":"https://jaredwjohnson.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ad7b883-57f4-40ca-89a1-31c6f0b05f6e/tjT5gAbth3Kmx8GzDayPgcL8.png","author":"Jared W. Johnson","episode_count":68,"summary":"Learn everything you need to know about buying and selling a business from High-Performing SBA Lender, Jared Johnson, who specializes in business acquisitions. Jared interviews industry experts on both the buying and selling side to provide insights into the buying and selling process. Experts include brokers, attorneys, escrow officers, and seekers. You'll also hear from actual buyers and sellers about their experiences before and after the process. If you're a buyer or a seller or thinking about becoming one at some point in the future, this is the podcast that will provide you with the information you need for a successful transaction.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:20:19.103669+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525"},"episode":{"title":"The Secret to Seamless Business Sales: Insider Tips on Navigating the Buying Process | Ep. 45","slug":"the-secret-to-seamless-business-sales-insider-tips-on-navigating-the-buying-process-ep-45","published_at":"2025-02-11T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/the-secret-to-seamless-business-sales-insider-tips-on-navigating-the-buying-process-ep-45","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525","url":"https://jaredwjohnson.com","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/08f51063-b232-48f9-ab0c-749755b4713c/BYBOSAB-Episode-45-v2.mp3","summary":"Navigating the intricate world of buying and selling businesses can be challenging. Understanding due diligence, valuations, and the right mindset is crucial. In this episode of the \"Before You Buy or Sell a Business\" podcast, host Jared Johnson engages Rosco Graves from Polaxis in a deep dive into the nuances of buying and selling businesses. They discuss the pertinent steps necessary for a successful business acquisition or sale, including crucial due diligence phases. With Jared’s experience as a lender and Rosco’s corporate and entrepreneurial background, the episode exposes valuable strategies to enhance transaction success rates. Rosco shares his journey from the high echelons of corporate finance to his role in supporting small and medium-sized business owners. This transition equipped him with practical insights into the diligence, financial modeling, and strategic planning required for business transactions. Rosco and Jared then explore the importance of conducting a quality of earnings report in determining the true value of a business. They outline how even seemingly small improvements in a business's operation or financial status can significantly affect its sale price and buyer interest. Key Takeaways: Conducting thorough due diligence can prevent costly errors in business transactions. A quality of earnings report is crucial for accurately assessing a business’s financial health. Sellers should proactively prepare their businesses to attract quality buyers and higher valuations. Understanding your personal capabilities in business operations can guide a more successful acquisition. Building a reliable team of advisors is essential for navigating the complexities of business transactions. For more information about Rosco, visit: https://polaxis.co/ This ep…","meta_description":"Navigating the intricate world of buying and selling businesses can be challenging. Understanding due diligence, valuations, and the right mindset is cruc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2371,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/episodes/the-secret-to-seamless-business-sales-insider-tips-on-navigating-the-buying-process-ep-45/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/the-secret-to-seamless-business-sales-insider-tips-on-navigating-the-buying-process-ep-45.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}