What does it actually take to grow a court reporting agency and what happens when you're ready to sell it? In this episode, Isaiah sits down with Kelly Galligan, M&A attorney and partner at Rutan & Tucker (and Orange County Attorney of the Year), to break down the business side of agency ownership that nobody talks about. Whether you're a solo reporter thinking about your first hire, an agency owner eyeing an acquisition, or a founder ready to exit. This conversation is packed with real, actionable insight.

They cover organic growth vs. acquisition growth, how to actually finance a $5 million business without having $5 million, what buyers look for before writing a check (EBITDA, customer concentration, recurring revenue, and more), how to approach a potential seller the right way, and what "corporate hygiene" means and why it matters before you list. Plus, Isaiah announces Regal's 4th agency acquisition live on air.This episode does not constitute legal advice. Kelly does not represent any listeners personally.--

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