In this episode, Seth Rudin, Senior M&A Broker at IBA, sits down with Billy Huntley, Commercial Relationship Manager at Washington Trust Bank, to pull back the curtain on the complexities of buying and selling businesses within the high-stakes aerospace and defense sectors.

Drawing from their successful track record of closing deals together—including suppliers for military operations and Boeing—Seth and Billy break down the unique variables that define this industry.

From managing high customer concentration and long-lead working capital to navigating the critical "change of control" process with massive aerospace entities, this conversation is a masterclass in specialized business brokerage and commercial banking.

#BusinessBrokerage #MandA #Entrepreneurship #AerospaceIndustry #DefenseContracting #CommercialBanking #BusinessExitStrategy #ManufacturingBusiness #WorkingCapital #InvestmentBanking #PacificNorthwestBusiness #SmallBusinessSales #AcquisitionEntrepreneurship

Most strategic plans fail not because they are bad ideas, but because of poor execution.

In this exclusive interview with OneAccord, M&A expert and serial entrepreneur Seth Rudin breaks down the high-performance framework for bridging the gap between a visionary "Strategic Plan" and daily operational "Execution."

Whether you are preparing a business for sale or scaling a mid-market company, Seth’s insights on strategic agility in 2026 are essential for every CEO.

#StrategicPlanning #BusinessExecution #SethRudin #OneAccord #CEO #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #StrategicAlignment #ManagementConsulting #ScaleUp #CorporateStrategy #KPIs #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #OperationalExcellence #ExecutiveLeadership #GrowthMindset

Manufacturing is the backbone of the economy, but scaling a plant requires more than just hard work—it requires strategic capital.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Capital Accelerator Program of CAMPS (Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound), a program designed to help manufacturing leaders bridge the gap between operational excellence and financial acceleration.

We explore how manufacturing companies can leverage specific capital accelerators to modernize equipment, optimize supply chains, and prepare for high-value exits.

#Manufacturing #CapitalAccelerator #CAMPS #IndustrialGrowth #Industry40 #ManufacturingFinance #SupplyChain #OperationalExcellence #SmartManufacturing #BusinessScaling #Lending #CapitalMarkets #FactoryAutomation #Reshoring #IndustrialStrategy #EngineeringManagement #B2BGrowth

Is buying a business the ultimate wealth-builder or a one-way ticket to a financial disaster?

In this episode, we sit down with M&A experts Seth Rudin and Paul Long to peel back the curtain on the deals that never made it to the finish line—and some that did, only to become nightmares.

From Chinese tariffs crushing margins overnight to police arriving at a contract signing to arrest an employee for embezzlement, these aren't your typical "guru" success stories.

We explore the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, the "invisible" red flags in due diligence, and the hard-won lessons every entrepreneur needs to know before signing an LOI.

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessAcquisition #MandA #SmallBusiness #BusinessStrategy #Investing #PrivateEquity #SethRudin #PaulLong #BusinessDisasters #DueDiligence #SearchFund #SMB #BusinessOwner #VentureCapital #Startups #FinancialFreedom #CorporateFinance #RiskManagement #DealFlow #ScalingBusiness

Success in M&A isn't just about finding the right target—it is about finding the right banker.

In this episode, Billy Huntley of Washington Trust Bank explains what business owners need to know about banking solutions when acquiring a company.

We explore how to structure your debt, what lenders look for in a buyer, and the common mistakes that kill deals during the financing stage.

If you are looking to grow through acquisition, this deep dive into the world of commercial lending is a must-listen.

#Podcast #BusinessPodcast #Acquisitions #Banking #Finance #MandA #Entrepreneur #Lending #BusinessGrowth #Investment #WashingtonTrust #CEO #FinancialFreedom #Success

Operating a successful C-store is about more than just selling fuel—it is about mastering the retail ecosystem.

In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Elliott of Stuart Range Consulting to discuss the nuances of optimizing gas stations for maximum cash flow.

We explore inventory selection, layout efficiency, and the common pitfalls that keep owners from hitting their true profit potential. If you want to turn your retail location into a high-performance asset, this conversation is essential listening.

Joined today by Bryan Elliott from Stuart Range Consulting

#Podcast #BusinessPodcast #GasStation #CStore #Entrepreneurship #RetailStrategy #ProfitGrowth #BusinessOwner #Consulting #WealthBuilding #CommercialReal Estate #Management #SuccessMindset

How can a manufacturer bridge the gap between heavy equipment needs and daily operating cash?

For manufacturers, capital is often locked away in machinery and raw materials, creating a constant tension between long-term investment and short-term liquidity.

The introduction of the SBA’s MARC (Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit) program has changed the game, offering a specialized vehicle designed specifically for the cyclical and capital-intensive nature of the factory floor.

Joined Today by Paul Long

#Manufacturing #MARCLoan #SBA #BusinessFinancing #WorkingCapital #FactoryFinance #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

Why is a banker often more comfortable with a deal when the seller is still financially "on the hook"?

While it might seem like just another layer of debt, a seller note is actually one of the strongest signals of quality a banker can see in a business acquisition.

In this episode, we are breaking down the strategic and technical reasons why bankers frequently request or even require a seller note to move a deal toward approval. We explore how seller financing bridges valuation gaps, the "full standby" rules required for it to count toward a buyer's equity injection, and how it acts as a form of insurance that ensures the seller provides a high-quality transition and training period.

Joined Today by Paul Long

#SellerFinancing #SBALoans #BusinessAcquisition #MandA #Banking #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Podcast