The Deal Room

Dec 02 2024 292 ep. 28 mins 58
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Welcome to Australia’s First and Only Mergers and Acquisitions podcast! Discover best practices from industry advisors and businesses that are involved in sale and acquisitions activity. Get educated about the the trends, challenges and issues that impact the business sale and acquisitions environment.

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[EP 291] Adapting to Change: Market Insights & The Future of RTOs and Higher Education in Australia

Dec 02 2024 29 mins  
In this two-part interview, Erin Crawford, buy-side expert, board member and chair-elect of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), joins host Joanna Oakey to share her unique insights into business broking, leadership, and the psychology behind successful deals.

[EP 290] Business Broking Insights: Breaking Barriers – Part 2

Nov 19 2024 31 mins  
In this two-part interview, Erin Crawford, buy-side expert, board member and chair-elect of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), joins host Joanna Oakey to share her unique insights into business broking, leadership, and the psychology behind successful deals.

[EP 289] Navigating Employee Agreements During a Business Sale & Deal Team Assembly Tips

Nov 05 2024 12 mins  
Discover Leanne Faulkner’s key lessons on exit strategies, leveraging relationships, and preparing for a successful trade sale. This episode of The Deal Room Podcast reveals how she navigated negotiation challenges and maximised her business value with strategic planning and the right IP protections.

[EP 288] Behind the Deal: Business Broking, Buy-Side Strategy and Innovation – Part 1

Oct 22 2024 12 mins  
In this two-part interview, Erin Crawford, buy-side expert, board member and chair-elect of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), joins host Joanna Oakey to share her unique insights into business broking, leadership, and the psychology behind successful deals.

[EP 287] The Blueprint for a Successful Trade Sale: Insights from Leanne Faulkner

Oct 02 2024 29 mins  
Discover Leanne Faulkner’s key lessons on exit strategies, leveraging relationships, and preparing for a successful trade sale. This episode of The Deal Room Podcast reveals how she navigated negotiation challenges and maximised her business value with strategic planning and the right IP protections.

[EP 286] A Tax Nightmare… Billabong Founder’s $50M tax bill

Sep 18 2024
Joanna Oakey & Michael Quinn dig into a fascinating case about the founder of Billabong, Gordon Merchant, and his recent $50 million tax bill shock!

[EP 285] Are We In A Buyers Market? The Real Story Behind the Latest Surge in Business Buyer Enquiries (Part 2)

Aug 14 2024 29 mins  
Is it a buyers market? Why has there been a surge in buyer enquiries this year? Tune in to find out what the latest data in business buyer enquiries is telling us.

[EP 284] Are We In A Buyers Market? The Real Story Behind the Latest Surge in Business Buyer Enquiries

Aug 06 2024
Is it a buyers market? Why has there been a surge in buyer enquiries this year (which doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon). What’s the story behind the latest trends in technology, labor shortages, and business competitiveness? This week on The Deal Room Podcast, Joanna Oakey is joined by Head of SEEK Business, Lucia Vuong and Judo Bank’s Chief Economic Advisor, Wa

[EP 283] Buy-Side Strategies for Business Expansion: Perspectives for Brokers & Buyers

Jul 30 2024 27 mins  
In this episode of the Deal Room podcast, we’re joined by Dru Morgan, a seasoned business broker with over 25 years of experience in selling businesses across various sectors and regions. Dru and host Joanna Oakey delve into the myriad benefits of scaling through acquisition for both buyers and sellers, highlighting the untapped potential for Australian business brokers to take

[EP 282] Navigating Franchise Deals: Top Tips & Expert Insights on Buying a Franchise

Jul 01 2024
Understand the advantages of buying a franchise with Joanna Oakey and Alan Prasad as they explore insider strategies, tips and why some franchisees buy more than one!