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M and A Unplugged Podcast, hosted by Domenic Rinaldi

About M&A Unplugged

A Podcast for people looking to Scale, Acquire or Exit a Business!

The M&A Unplugged Podcast is hosted by Domenic Rinaldi – Owner and Managing Partner of Sun Acquisitions. On each episode Domenic will interview business buyers, sellers and advisors and you will hear firsthand accounts of their transaction experiences. You will gain valuable insights and actionable takeaways so you can maximize the value of your business acquisition or sale.

We look forward to having you join the M&A Unplugged community. If you like this content, please subscribe and feel free to forward our link to your friends and colleagues.

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Paul Liles: Securing an SBA Loan

Episode 6 of M&A Unplugged is now live! This episode features an interview with Paul Liles, Managing Director and SBA Banking Manager of CIBC Bank. His passion for entrepreneurship brought him to the conclusion that he could provide similar services to a widely under-served market, small business. Paul Liles established the CIBC USA SBA program and has achieved program rankings among the top 10% in the nation.

Michael Polzin: Synergies of Sellers and Buyers

Episode 5 of M&A Unplugged is now live! This episode features an interview with Michael Polzin, founder of Leeward Business Advisors. His passion for entrepreneurship brought him to the conclusion that he could provide similar services to a widely under-served market, small business.

Tad Render: The Power of Preparation

Episode 4 of M&A Unplugged is now live! This episode features an interview with Tad Render, partner of Miller, Cooper & Co., Ltd. Tad brings over 18 years of experience working with a host of financial and strategic buyers and sellers.

Steve Kennett: Acquisition Criteria and Growth

Episode 3 of M&A Unplugged is now live! This episode features an interview with Steve Kennett, owner of Phoenix Industrial Cleaning. He discusses professional journey and his decision to own his own business and his acquisition experience.

Jim Piper: Creating Relationship with Family-Owned Acquisitions

Episode 2 of M&A Unplugged is now live! This episode features an interview with Jim Piper, Executive VP of Matot. He discusses the company’s acquisition strategy, understanding the market, testing an owners motivation to sell and the importance of building a relationship with the target company owner.

Michael MacNair: Traveling Through the Acquisition Process

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the launch of the first episode for our new podcast, M&A Unplugged. This episode features Mike MacNair, founder of MacNair Travel, who discusses his journey scaling his business and his experience selling to a strategic acquirer.