When Bad Things Happen to Good Entrepreneurs
Former CEO and Co-founder of Vemo Education, Tonio DeSorrento, shares his story of raising capital for a new business. With host Todd Taskey, Tonio explains the process of finding investors, why a good lawyer is worth the price, and how he overcame multiple setbacks in the process of starting Vemo Education.
Creating a $50M Business with a Unique Second Bite
President of AC4S Technologies, Hugh Campbell, shares the story of exiting AC4S and starting AC4S Technologies. With host Todd Taskey, Hugh explains the structural details of the transaction, the challenges of merging businesses, and the ideal circumstances for an exit.
From Pokemon to $250M in Office Chairs: Lessons From the Incredible Entrepreneurial Journey of a High School Student
Co-founder of Acadia, Sean Belnick, shares the story of his previous entrepreneurial success, BizChair. With host Todd Taskey, Sean explains the guiding principles that brought him success, how he managed a successful exit, and the future plans for his current company, Acadia.
Crash and Burn Lessons Create eCommerce Champion
Founder and Chief Product Officer at Whitebox, Robert Wray, talks about how the failure of one business led to the triumphant success of another. With host Todd Taskey, Robert discusses lessons he learned the hard way, why the team you surround yourself with is crucial, and how he’s created an e-commerce empire with Whitebox.
How to Structure an Earn Out and Avoid Big & Expensive Mistakes
Investment banker and M&A Advisor at Potomac Business Capital, Todd Taskey, talks about how to avoid the common pitfalls that can happen when structuring an earn-out. With Dr. Jeremy Weisz of Rise25, Todd discusses the criteria for a successful earn-out, tips for negotiating with a private equity firm, and the Waterfall principle of acquisition.
“Open Book Management:” The Key to Winning the Game of Business
Author, speaker, and Vice President of The Great Game of Business, Steve Baker, shares the revolutionary idea of open-book management. Steve sits down with host, Todd Taskey, to discuss why teaching your employees the fundamentals of business will boost their involvement and work ethic, how to begin implementing principles from the book, The Great Game of Business, and why a clear picture of your financial situation is essential during a transaction.
Understand and Profit from The Entrepreneur’s Paradox
Entrepreneur and Author of The Entrepreneur’s Paradox, Curtis Morley, shares his expertise for building startups successfully. Curtis sits down with host, Todd Taskey, to discuss the common challenges for entrepreneurs, how to give up control in order to grow your business, and the importance of maintaining focus on your company goals and culture.
From Entry Level Strategist to Company CEO to 2X Private Equity Success Story
CEO of Perform[cb], Erin Cigich, shares her expertise after two successful acquisitions with the same company. Erin sits down with host, Todd Taskey, to discuss her 15-year journey from an entry-level position to CEO, the best ways to involve your top executives during an exit, and how to figure out which offer is best for your company.
College Entrepreneur to Inc 500: Insights From A Seller Turned Buyer
CEO of High Level Marketing, Scott Bell, gives an insider’s look at acquisition from both the buyer and seller perspective. Scott sits down with host, Todd Taskey, to discuss the process of selling his first business, what buyers look for in a business, and why he decided against partnering with a private equity firm.
Insider View of Private Equity for Family and Founder Businesses
Partner at Trivest, Jamie Elias, shares exclusive details about private equity for family and founder businesses. Jamie sits down with host, Todd Taskey, to discuss what sets Trivest apart from other private equity firms, how their team grows companies for a successful merger or acquisition, and the secret to Trivest’s success.
Meet the Host
Todd Taskey
M&A Advisor for CEO's & Entrepreneur's
Todd is a 20+ year entrepreneur, business owner, investment banker and business finance advisor. In addition to M&A advice and investment banking activities, Todd has been a founding investor, board member or part of the management team of several business ventures.