M&A Masters Podcast
With Patrick Stroth
About M&A Masters
Master the clean exit! Discover secrets of M&A Masters. You’ll hear inside interviews with M&A advisors, attorneys, investment bankers, private equity players, and the entrepreneurs themselves. If you ever want to sell your business this is a must-listen podcast.
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Latest Episodes of M&A Masters

Building a Trusted Advisory Team for Mergers and Acquisitions Success
The playbook for selling your company just changed—again. What separates those who merely survive from those who exit with maximum value? The answer may surprise even seasoned founders. In this episode, Anthony Caporrino, U.S. Transaction Advisory Group Co-Leader at Alvarez & Marsal, reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets to smarter M&A, how

Why Lower Middle Market Companies Need Specialized M&A Legal Expertise
Not every deal needs an army of lawyers and sky-high fees to get across the finish line…So how are today’s owners navigating increasingly complex M&A—and why is buyer behavior making it more challenging than ever? In this episode, Dennis O’Rourke, Partner and Chair of the Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice

Digital Assets: The Hidden Value Buyers Often Overlook
Most business owners see their website as a digital business card—but what if it could become your company’s top-performing employee? Digital assets make or break deals in today’s M&A world, yet are still one of the most overlooked sources of value, risk, and growth potential. In this episode, Paige Wiese,

Unlock Hidden Value with Secondary Transactions in Private Equity
The private equity secondary market is booming—but most people don’t realize how dramatically it’s evolved, or where it’s heading next. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or totally new to secondaries, this episode peels back the curtain on one of the fastest-growing corners of the financial world. In this episode, Mike

Unlock Growth Secrets From Small Business Acquisitions
From screen printing to seven acquisitions—what does it take to build a powerhouse in the decorated apparel industry? And what surprising lessons can scaling a “niche of niches” teach about entrepreneurship, technology, and M&A success? In this episode, Jeff Cooperman, Founder of Front Nine Capital, reveals his journey from CPA

What Every Business Owner Should Know Before Selling
Most M&A Advisors aim for the billion-dollar deals—so who’s serving the true engine of American business? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the world of lower middle market M&A, where relationships, turnaround expertise, and strategic partnerships make all the difference. In this episode, Bob McCormack, Founder of Murphy McCormack Capital Advisors,
