Episode 28 – Finding the Right Insurance P&C Coverage for Your Business –– With Pamela Holden of Alliant Insurance Services

Episode 28 – Finding the Right Insurance P&C Coverage for Your Business –– With Pamela Holden of Alliant Insurance Services

Insurance is a necessary risk management tool, but many business owners struggle with finding the right coverage, carrier, and riders, to meet their unique business.  But when a claim happens, who is on your side to navigate the complex and often misunderstood claims process? In this episode, Jonathan Freeman is joined by Pamela Holden, Vice …

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Episode 27 – ESOPs as a Powerful Exit Planning Tool –– With Roy Farmer of Business Transition Advisors — Part 1

Episode 27 – ESOPs as a Powerful Exit Planning Tool –– With Roy Farmer of Business Transition Advisors — Part 1

Selling your business to private equity firms might get you the highest sale value. But, it might not be ideal for your employees. In part one of this two-part series, join Kyle Malmstrom and Roy Farmer, Managing Director at Business Transition Advisors, as they talk about a highly effective tool for exit planning –– Employee …

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Episode 26 – Looking at the M&A Landscape Through a Legal Lens –– With Paul Johnson of Procopio

Episode 26 – Looking at the M&A Landscape Through a Legal Lens –– With Paul Johnson of Procopio

Most business owners don’t realize the importance of compliance until they take their business to the market and are bombarded with questions from prospective buyers. In part three of our M&A series, Derek Myron joins Paul Johnson, partner at Procopio, to discuss the key legal aspects of every M&A deal. Join them as they address …

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Episode 25 – The M&A World: How To Get the Best Value for Your Business –– With Eliot Peters of RA Capital

Episode 25 – The M&A World: How To Get the Best Value for Your Business –– With Eliot Peters of RA Capital

The sale of a business is probably the most important transaction for every business owner and their family. It’s a life-changing event. In part two of this M&A series, Derek Myron talks to Eliot Peters, managing director at RA Capital Advisors, to explore the growing opportunities in the M&A space. Considering that interest rates are …

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Episode 24 – What Is In Store Under the Biden Administration Tax Regime and How You Can Prepare

Episode 24 – What Is In Store Under the Biden Administration Tax Regime and How You Can Prepare

Now that we’re through the elections, and the Senate runoff, it’s time to look at the expected tax and estate law changes coming down the line under the new administration. In this episode, Derek Myron and Kyle Malmstrom discuss some of the major tax changes expected to be announced in the coming years. They dive …

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Episode 23 – Why You Must Consider Selling Your Business Through the ING Trust Strategy – Part One — With Guest Mark Morris

Episode 23 – Why You Must Consider Selling Your Business Through the ING Trust Strategy – Part One — With Guest Mark Morris

Business owners in California: Do you plan to sell your business in the near future? If so, we have a way for you that can help you minimize taxes – the ING trust. But hurry up, because this option might not be available next year to California residents! In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom is joined …

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Episode 22 – How Small to Medium Businesses can Leverage Fractional CFO/Accounting Services to Help Their Business Grow – with Guest Jennifer Barnes, CEO of Optima Office

Episode 22 – How Small to Medium Businesses can Leverage Fractional CFO/Accounting Services to Help Their Business Grow – with Guest Jennifer Barnes, CEO of Optima Office

Optima Office provides their clients with fractional CFOs, accounting services and HR services to help drive profits and reduce risks with their tailored business solutions.   In this episode, Jonathan Freeman speaks with Jennifer Barns, CEO and Founder of Optima Office to discuss her inspiring story of how she started her business, the growth she’s experienced …

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Episode 21 – Boost Your Business Retirement Plan Strategy – with Guest Tom Burns

Episode 21 – Boost Your Business Retirement Plan Strategy – with Guest Tom Burns

Whether it’s for employee retention, tax planning, or a combination of the two, creating a retirement plan for yourself and your employees is a cornerstone of planning as a business owner.  In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom speaks with Tom Burns, president at Premier Plan Consultants, to discuss the business retirement planning process. Tom explains the …

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Episode 20 – Marketing During a Pandemic: What Changed in 2020 and How do Business Owners Need to Adapt – with Sharon Spooler of Chief Outsiders

Episode 20 – Marketing During a Pandemic: What Changed in 2020 and How do Business Owners Need to Adapt – with Sharon Spooler of Chief Outsiders

When it comes to marketing, businesses need to  constantly evolve to keep up with new trends and techniques that will help attract prospects to their product or service. With the global shutdowns and necessary transformation to doing business in a virtual environment, some business owners have been able to adapt and in some cases thrive. …

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Episode 19 – Potential Tax Implications from 2020 National and California State Elections

Episode 19 – Potential Tax Implications from 2020 National and California State Elections

Tax planning is as important as ever, and based on the recent elections it may have an impact on your personal and business income tax situation.  In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom and guest Ken Van Damme, tax partner at Ernst and Young, give listeners guidance for some tax solutions to put into action. Kyle and …

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