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ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.

ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.

Melissa Gragg 129 Episodes Aug 26, 2026

ValuationPodcast.com is a video and audio podcast focused on business valuation and topics relevant to business owners. Hosted by Melissa Gragg, a business valuation expert based in St. Louis, it features interviews with CPAs, valuation experts, testifying experts, marketing specialists, divorce expert witnesses, estate planning professionals, management consultants, and business lawyers. The show covers issues facing company owners, attorneys, and professional advisors. More information is available at ValuationPodcast.com.

Episodes

The Anti-Finance Money Conversation: Rewriting Your Money Story After Divorce
The Anti-Finance Money Conversation: Rewriting Your Money Story After Divorce Aug 26, 2026 3267 Hi, Welcome to the Divorce Allies Podcast. I’m Melissa Gragg, and today I’m speaking with Chelsea M. Williams, a financial architect who helps women understand their money stories and take control of their financial narratives. Our conversation explores what we call the “anti-finance money conversation”—looking beyond numbers, budgets, and accounts to understand how childhood experiences, beliefs,
When the President Steals the Deal: The $3.7 Million Cost of Lost Profits
When the President Steals the Deal: The $3.7 Million Cost of Lost Profits Jul 29, 2026 3504 Hi, Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert, and today I’m joined by Kelly Lise Murray, a lawyer, professor, legal scholar, and serial entrepreneur who brings a fascinating perspective to the intersection of litigation, business, and valuation.In this episode, Kelly and I dive into a remarkable federal case involving a president, a bus
When Divorce Courts Get Business Valuation Wrong: Lessons from Bailey v. Bailey
When Divorce Courts Get Business Valuation Wrong: Lessons from Bailey v. Bailey Jul 15, 2026 4428 Hi, Welcome back to the ValuationPodcast.com, where we explore the financial, legal, and strategic issues that shape business valuation and divorce outcomes. I'm Melissa Gragg, financial mediator and business valuation expert, and today I'm joined by legal scholar, attorney, professor, and entrepreneur Kelly Lise Murray.In this episode, we're breaking down the recent Bailey v. Baile
Beyond the Legal Argument: The Psychology Behind Successful Business Mediation
Beyond the Legal Argument: The Psychology Behind Successful Business Mediation Jul 8, 2026 3083  Hi, Welcome back to the ValuationPodcast! I'm Melissa Gragg, and in this episode, I'm joined by Scott Zucker, an experienced commercial mediator, attorney, and author of The Mediation Minute. Together, we're exploring a side of dispute resolution that often gets overlooked—the psychology behind successful mediation.While legal arguments and financial facts are important, many busin
Financial Therapy, Money Trauma & Abundance Mindset: How to Rewrite Your Money Story
Financial Therapy, Money Trauma & Abundance Mindset: How to Rewrite Your Money Story Jul 1, 2026 3980 Hi, welcome back to the Valuation Podcast. I'm Melissa Gragg, and today we're diving into a topic that impacts nearly every aspect of our lives but is rarely discussed openly—our relationship with money.Whether you're navigating divorce, grieving the loss of a spouse, rebuilding after a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, the truth is
Stay Ready: How Smart Business Owners Prepare for Growth, Buyers, and Opportunity
Stay Ready: How Smart Business Owners Prepare for Growth, Buyers, and Opportunity Jun 24, 2026 3988 Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com. I'm Melissa Gragg, financial mediator and business valuation expert, and today I'm joined by Kendall Peterson, seasoned executive, business strategist, and author of The Essential Elements of Business Health. In this conversation, we explore what it really means to build a healthy business that is prepared for growth, valuation, and unexpected op
The Real Deal: Why Buyers and Sellers Never Agree on Value
The Real Deal: Why Buyers and Sellers Never Agree on Value Jun 3, 2026 3689 Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.In today’s episode, I’m joined by David C. Barnett—an international speaker, author, consultant, and one of the most respected voices in the world of buying, selling, financing, and man
Price Is Only the Beginning: Where Millions Are Won or Lost in M&A
Price Is Only the Beginning: Where Millions Are Won or Lost in M&A May 20, 2026 4066 Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.When it comes to buying or selling a business, most people focus on one thing—the price. But what if I told you that the price is only the beginning, and that millions can be won or los
What Makes a Company Fundable? Inside the Mind of an Investor
What Makes a Company Fundable? Inside the Mind of an Investor May 13, 2026 2407 Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.Today we’re taking a deep dive into something every founder thinks about—but very few truly understand: what makes a company fundable in the eyes of an investor.If you’ve ever believed
Signs Your Spouse Is Hiding Money & How to Prove It
Signs Your Spouse Is Hiding Money & How to Prove It May 6, 2026 4143 Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.Today we are with Victoria Kirilloff, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and founder of Divorce Analytics, to break down one of the most common — and misunderstood — issues in divorce:
What Happens When You Don’t Properly Value Assets in Divorce
What Happens When You Don’t Properly Value Assets in Divorce Apr 29, 2026 1934 Welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com. I’m Melissa Gragg, and today we’re unpacking a case that highlights one of the biggest mistakes people make in divorce litigation—assuming they can fix weak evidence after the fact.When business interests, hidden assets, and financial disputes collide in divorce, courts rely heavily on the evidence that’s actually presented at trial. And if you fail to properl
Business Valuation Mistakes That Can Cost You Millions
Business Valuation Mistakes That Can Cost You Millions Apr 24, 2026 1558 Welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com. I’m Melissa Gragg, and today we’re diving into a conversation that every business owner, attorney, and divorcing spouse needs to hear—because we’re talking about what happens when valuation evidence falls apart in court.When a business is involved in divorce, people often assume that simply showing up with numbers is enough. But the reality is that courts don’

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