On this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Gary Hensley, a school teacher turned entrepreneur who started an EdTech company that he sold to Pearson - a $5B education technology & publishing company. Gary shares with us:
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“Solve an issue, solve a problem, make money, and make it on your own.”
On this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Peter Burns III, a serial entrepreneur who has started over 100 companies as well as founded the first college of entrepreneurship in the US. Peter shares with us:
Everyday M and A is proudly hosted by the business law firm of Thorsen Legal. Our team of corporate lawyers have decades of experience representing companies of all sizes, from small startups to large multinational corporations. And when you're ready to sell, contact the team at Texas Business Brokers for a free valuation to see how much your business is worth.
On this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Susan Miller and Sean Mirzabegian, two investment bankers with over 15 years of experience each. Susan and Sean share with us:
The California and Texas business attorneys at Thorsen Legal are available for any corporate legal need you may have. We have represented over 1,000 business clients and are confident we can help you.
And if you're a Texas business owner thinking of selling, our friends at Texas Business Brokers can help you with the transaction.
On this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Eric Boyce, a business valuation expert who also helps business owners prepare financially for life after selling their business.
On this episode, Eric shares with us:
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David Hughen brings over 25 years of experience driving HR strategies and solutions. In addition to co-founding, running, and selling Austin HR, he has provided HR consulting services to both buyers and sellers of companies during an M&A process. On this episode, David shares with us:
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If you're preparing for an M&A, you want an experienced business law firm like that of Thorsen Legal. With over 50 years of collective experience, you can feel confident that our business law lawyers can help you.
On this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Mike Feinman, co-founder of Texas Business Brokers. For the last 10 years, Mike has helped people buy and sell businesses across industries and shares with us some key insights:
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Everyday M and A is hosted by the California and Business law firm of Thorsen Legal. The business purchase and sale attorneys at Thorsen Legal have decades of experience helping business owners sell their businesses, and assisting buyers - from individuals to large private equity firms - find the target acquisition that fits their investment theses.
In this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Krista Endsley, who has served as CEO of companies backed by private equity, including Accel-KKR.
In that role she has bought (as both a financial and strategic acquirer), sold, and scaled companies (one of her last companies was voted the best place to work for in Austin 5 years in a row). This is one episode you won’t want to miss!
Krista shares with us:
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If you need a startup attorney or private equity lawyer, contact the team at Thorsen Legal. Their securities counsel was previously an examiner at the SEC, and their business attorneys have proven success representing businesses small and large.
On today’s episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from John Fincher, a business broker and serial entrepreneur who grew his last company to $50 million in revenue in 5 years prior to selling. John shares with us:
If you need legal counsel to draft your asset or stock purchase agreement, count on the mergers and acquisitions attorneys at Thorsen Legal. With proven expertise transacting business sales up to $50 million, you can trust their team for the purchase or sale of your next business.
Have you ever wondered about the tax consequences of an M&A? If yes, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode of Everyday M&A. We interview the very knowledgable David French, a CPA with M&A experience, who shares with us:
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In addition to a knowledgeable accountant, you should hire an excellent attorney. Look no further than Thorsen Legal for your business legal needs.
On this episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from Subbu Rama, who cofounded a software company that he sold to VMware. Subbu shares with us:
When selling a company, make sure you consult with experienced M&A legal counsel with success in selling businesses in your industry. The attorneys at Thorsen Legal have represented companies of all sizes across industries and are available for a free consultation.
On this exciting episode of Everyday M&A, we hear from a Bryan Menell who has sold, IPO’d, and acquired multiple companies. Bryan shares with us:
Selling a company is complicated, so it's essential that you have expert advisors helping you. The business attorneys at Thorsen Legal have decades of experience helping clients buy and sell businesses of all sizes. If you are thinking of acquiring or selling a business, contact them today for a free consultation.
“Run your business while you’re selling it as if you weren’t going to sell it.”
Sam Goodner is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner (2008) who founded a 450-person IT services firm that he sold to a publicly traded company. In this lesson-packed episode, Sam shares with us:
An experienced business law lawyer at Thorsen Legal can help you prepare your business for sale, navigate due diligence, and negotiate fair terms for the buyer and seller. Call today for a free consultation.
On this episode of Everyday M&A, we interview Roberto "R.C." Rondero De Mosier, who founded and sold a law firm. For those of you who operate a professional services business, you’ll want to tune in! RC shares with us:
An experienced business purchase and sale lawyer can help you defend your valuation when selling to an acquirer. Contact the legal team at Thorsen Legal when preparing for the sale of your business.
I’m excited to share with you today’s episode of Everyday M&A, where we interview Dane Witbeck, who founded and sold Meshify - an IoT technology platform. He shares with us:
Negotiating the sale of a business is very challenging and you often only get one chance to do it. Don't risk doing it alone. Hire a business lawyer with expertise in negotiating the sale of businesses, such as the attorneys at Thorsen Legal. With free initial consultations, you have nothing to lose.
Kapil Rajurkar founded and sold Preschool2me, an app that connects preschools and daycare centers to parents. On this episode, Kapil share with us:
Due diligence is one of the most challenging aspects of selling a company. As a business owner, it's your responsibility to not only continue growing your company, but also focus on answers all the questions buyers have for you. This is where a mergers and acquisitions lawyer can help. The team at Thorsen Legal has worked with over a 1,000 businesses and is available to help yours.
Shane built a 250 person consulting company that he sold to Accenture. On this episode you'll learn about:
A special shout out to Shane's non-profit, SLA Foundation, which inspires youth through the power of storytelling. You can learn more at https://www.slafoundation.com/
When selling to a larger company, you need to be prepared for answering due diligence questions prepared from their attorney. Attempting this on your own is risky if you have never sold a company before. The business legal team at Thorsen Legal can help you every step of the way, from reviewing a Letter of Intent to finalizing a Purchase Agreement.
Chris Sica co-founded and sold Austin Coding Academy, a coding bootcamp in Austin. Chris takes us through his amazing journey of growing the company, running out of cash (twice), then rebuilding the company to achieve a successful exit. Chris shares with us some key lessons that prepared his company for acquisition:
The business world is unpredictable and full of surprises. Without proper guidance, you put the future of your business at risk. Let the corporate attorneys at Thorsen Legal help you prepare your business for success, whether that's business expansion or business sale.
Hemi Thaker is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner (2011), and has been listed on Deloitte & Touche's Fast 50/500 CEO list, as well as Inc 500's CEOs.
Hemi founded two hardware companies without any venture capital, and sold them for over $200 million. Hemi shares with us his how he did it, and how serendipity can lead to new business connections that can lead to acquisition. Key takeaways:
If your technology company is growing quickly, it is essential to hire a business and technology lawyer who can prepare your business for expansion and future sale. The lawyers at Thorsen Legal have represented some of the fastest growing technology companies in California and Texas, and are able and available to help you and your business.
