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The Deal Board

The Deal Board

Andy Cagnetta & JT Tatem 221 Episodes Aug 12, 2026

The Deal Board podcast is a resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to learn the best strategies for selling or buying a business. Hosts Andy Cagnetta and JT Tatem, both business exit experts, lead discussions with professional business brokers, M&A specialists, and entrepreneurs who have firsthand experience in buying or selling a business. The podcast covers topics such as business valuation, the mergers and acquisitions process, and behind-the-scenes insights into the M&A world.

Episodes

What Makes Buyers Walk Away from a Deal
What Makes Buyers Walk Away from a Deal Aug 12, 2026 14:46 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they examine why buyers may walk away from a business even when the numbers look strong. They break down five common concerns: a business that depends too heavily on its owner, limited or unclear growth opportunities, operational risks, seller behavior that weakens trust, and a deal that no longer fits the buyer's p
AI and Business Brokerage: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Deals
AI and Business Brokerage: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Deals Jul 31, 2026 18:58 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they dive into one of the biggest forces reshaping the M&A landscape: artificial intelligence. From streamlining due diligence and financial analysis to improving business valuations and uncovering growth opportunities, they explore how buyers, sellers, and brokers are already putting AI to work. They also discuss
Real Deal Breakdown: Why Transactions Fall Apart
Real Deal Breakdown: Why Transactions Fall Apart Jul 17, 2026 25:03 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they break down the real reasons business transactions fall apart and what buyers, sellers, and advisors can do to avoid them. They discuss how unrealistic expectations can create problems before a transaction even begins, and why the marketplace ultimately determines a business's value. Andy and JT explore what hap
Selling Your Business Without a Broker: Pros, Cons, & Steps in the Process
Selling Your Business Without a Broker: Pros, Cons, & Steps in the Process Jun 22, 2026 18:50 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they explore what happens when a business owner tries to sell their business without a broker and why saving on commission can come with real costs. They discuss how selling a business can quickly become a second full-time job, why owners need to keep running the business during the sale process, and how taking your
Why Owners Should Common-Size Their Financials
Why Owners Should Common-Size Their Financials Jun 8, 2026 21:54 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they talk about why business owners should common-size their financials and use percentages, benchmarks, and trends to better understand how their business is performing. They explain why buyers are not just looking at revenue, but also at margins, cost of goods sold, labor costs, operating expenses, and long-term p
How Sellers Can Pre-Qualify Their Business for an SBA Loan
How Sellers Can Pre-Qualify Their Business for an SBA Loan May 18, 2026 24:52 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they explore why sellers should prequalify their businesses for Small Business Administration (SBA) financing before taking them to market. They discuss how prequalification can make a listing more attractive to buyers, why lenders want to see clean and current financials, and what sellers need to prepare before ap
Business Owners and Divorce: Protecting Value and Avoiding Costly Mistakes with Kelly Lise Murray
Business Owners and Divorce: Protecting Value and Avoiding Costly Mistakes with Kelly Lise Murray May 8, 2026 41:02 JT welcomes you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, JT is joined by Kelly Lise Murray to unpack what happens when divorce intersects with business ownership. With decades of experience in family law and wealth disputes, Kelly explains why valuation in a divorce is rarely straightforward and often depends on the quality and balance of evidence presented. The conversation exp
The State of Business Brokerage and Why IBBA Is Important With Jim Parker
The State of Business Brokerage and Why IBBA Is Important With Jim Parker Apr 14, 2026 32:23 Andy welcomes you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, he sits down with Jim Parker, chairman of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), to explore how the business brokerage industry is evolving in today's market. With more buyers entering the space and a wave of baby boomer owners preparing to exit, Jim shares why business brokerage has moved into the spotlig
Why the Right Team Makes or Breaks a Deal
Why the Right Team Makes or Breaks a Deal Mar 25, 2026 25:16 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they break down why building the right team is critical when buying or selling a business, and how to find your key players. Tuning in, you'll learn why deals are not a solo act and the key roles every buyer or seller should consider, from internal management to external advisors. The conversation explores how the
Hey MR buyer, MRS buyer - DO THIS
Hey MR buyer, MRS buyer - DO THIS Mar 11, 2026 31:30 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they break down what serious buyers need to do before pursuing a business acquisition in a competitive market. They explain how buyers can position themselves to move quickly when the right opportunity arises, the steps for defining your search criteria, why understanding your role as an owner is key, and how to pre
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Business: Part 2
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Business: Part 2 Feb 25, 2026 23:23 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they bring you Part 2 of a conversation about the top 10 things you want to avoid when putting your business on the market. We start by recapping the first five points from the previous episode before diving into the next five. Starting with unpacking how to sell off old inventory, we discuss what it might look lik
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Business (Part 1)
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Business (Part 1) Feb 11, 2026 23:38 Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are sharing advice for anyone selling their business and cautioning sellers against some common mistakes. Our experts are talking us through five of the ten most common mistakes sellers make when selling their businesses. From making sure records are in good order to cleaning up the appearance of the business,

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