When you're selling a business, what really happens? Well, a mergers and acquisitions specialist such as Mike Ford from M&A consulting is here to answer your questions on the 35th episode of the Plant Your Flag Podcast!

Most successful business owners may get to the stage where they want to retire and sell their business. Alternatively, a business owner might be looking to expand and acquire a new business. Helping people buy and sell businesses is exactly what Mike Ford is here to do.

Preparing for this business exchange can be a process; certain changes may need to be made, and ensuring a buyer and a seller are a good fit for eachother is very important for the success of the deal and the businesses. That's why M&A consulting can be such a valuable tool.

Mike and Jer have known Mike Ford for a while, and it’s been exciting to witness his journey and plant his flag from the start to the present. He's an incredible person, and it's an honor to have him on the podcast!

Reach out to Michael Ford: https://fordmaconsulting.com/

===CHAPTERS===
00:00 - Outtakes
00:54 - Intro
02:37 - Who or what inspired you to plant your flag?
06:05 - Building relationships
08:53 - What mergers and acquisitions actually are
12:50 - How has owning a business changed you?
15:09 - Athletes and business owners
17:30 - Getting the best results for both sides
19:27 - How to prepare to sell your business
23:30 - Caregivers across states
26:15 - Where M&A consulting is going
30:00 - Challenges with mergers and acquisitions
33:53 - Aligning company culture
35:43 - The NYS Self-Employment Assistance Program
37:36 - How can Mike Ford help you?

Thanks again for joining us on another episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast. If you liked the podcast, be sure to check out our other podcast episodes on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

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