How Managing Industry Complexity Creates Niche Expertise and Valuable Agency [Going it Alone Series]
Alex Porter is the CEO of Location3, a Denver-based digital marketing agency. Location3 was founded in 1999 to provide global direct response results to clients by leveraging search engine marketing and display media.
How This Founder Survived Near Death Before Mastering “The Game of Business” to Create (and Share) Outsized EBITDA [Going it Alone Series]
Alex Membrillo, CEO of Cardinal Digital Marketing, shares how he bounced back from failure to create a nationally renowned agency. Alex sits down with host, Todd Taskey, to discuss the ups and downs of creating Cardinal Digital Marketing, what he learned during his lowest moments, and why integrity and quality talent are essential for agency growth.
Sold Twice, Bought Several: The Remarkable Story Behind a $100M Digital Business
Matt Wilson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Eastport Holdings, shares his story of selling his business to join a $100M digital agency. Matt sits down with host, Todd Taskey, to discuss the importance of understanding the legal language of a transaction, why you should always trust your gut, and how the team at Eastport Holdings decides which companies to acquire.
How an Unexpected “Knock at the Door” Resulted in a Fortune for Two First-Time Entrepreneurs
Senior Advisors at Coforge, Korby Wright and Mark Covrig, talk about the successful valuation formula that earned them millions from their transaction. Along with host Todd Taskey, they discuss the signs that tell you to sell your company, how to get a second bite, reaping the benefits of a transaction for years to come, and much more.
From Bootstrapped Agency to a Trusted Growth Accelerator for Global Brands [Going it Alone Series]
CEO of Red Door Interactive, Reid Carr, talks about his experience growing a multi-million dollar agency from the ground up. He and Todd Taskey discuss navigating the evolving digital market, building revenue through client retention, focusing on top talent, and much more.
Winning the War for Key Executive Talent: Insider Info from a Top Executive Recruiter [CEO Support Series]
CEO and Managing Partner of GM Ryan International, Brian Mitchell, talks about the best practices surrounding an executive search process. With host, Todd Taskey, Brian discusses the big mistakes many founders make when bringing in a new CEO or COO, how to find the right fit for your company, and how to empower a new executive leader to foster change.
The Risks and Rewards of “Selling Too Soon”
Investment banker and M&A Advisor at Potomac Business Capital, Todd Taskey, talks about the challenges and rewards of selling your company. With Dr. Jeremy Weisz of Rise25, Todd shares stories of businesses that failed and succeeded in selling, tips for becoming more confident in your deal, and advice on how to measure (and increase) the value of your company. Stay tuned.
How Rivet Logic Sold in the Middle of COVID and Birthed a Software Business – An Entrepreneur’s Dream
Co-founder and CEO of Crafter Software, Mike Vertal, talks about his successful creation of a spin-off software from his parent company. With host, Todd Taskey, Mike discusses developing a new company from a piece of an old one, tips for transactions and selling your business, implementing technology and software, and much more.
Advanced Ideas That Will Increase EBITDA This Year [CEO Support Series]
CPA and Partner at E. Cohen, Don Keninitz, talks about various ways to increase your EBITDA, especially after a deal. With host, Todd Taskey, Don discusses the three buckets of add backs, accrual versus cash, the consequences of overpaying management, and much more.
How Two Sentences Could be the Difference in Making Another Seven Figures — or More
On this episode of the Second Bite Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz has a conversation with M&A Advisor at Potomac Business Capital, Todd Taskey. They discuss successful exit strategies, how to gain more profit when selling a business, the relationship between sellers and buyers, and much more.