The Texas Business Broker Podcast

The Texas Business Broker Podcast

🎙️ Welcome to The Texas Business Broker | Texas-Sized Insights for Business Brokers and Exit Professionals Hosted by seasoned business broker Joshua Carnes, this podcast dives deep into the world of business sales, M&A strategy, valuations, and brokerage best practices. Whether you’re a broker, buyer, seller, or advisor, you’ll find actionable insights, expert interviews, and real-world deal stories designed to help you navigate the complex world of business transactions. From growth strategies and financing tips to legal pitfalls and emotional seller dynamics, we cover it all, with a special focus on Texas and the broader M&A landscape. ✅ New episodes drop monthly 🎧 Featuring top brokers, attorneys, lenders, valuation experts & more 📍 Powered in partnership with the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB) 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay in the loop! #BusinessBroker #TexasBusinessBroker #BusinessForSale #MergersAndAcquisitions #TABB #SmallBusiness #ExitPlanning #MABroker #Entrepreneurship #BusinessValuation #SellMyBusiness #IBBA

Episodes

May 26, 2025 • 41 mins

🎙 New Episode: In this episode of The Texas Business Broker, we dive into business valuation strategies with industry experts Robert Brand (CVA, BizWorth) and Scott Abels (CPA, CVA, Precision Valuations). As business brokers, understanding valuation is crucial, not just for pricing businesses correctly, but for managing seller expectations and maximizing deal success.

We’ll cover:

âś… The key valuation methods brokers should know

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🎙New Episode of The Texas Business Broker🎙

In this episode, Host Josh Carnes sits down with Dan Altom, owner of Sunbelt Texas, to discuss his journey from being a partner in a brokerage firm to taking over as sole owner, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Dan shares insights on:

âś… The challenges and opportunities of transitioning from partner to owner

âś… Key strategies for scaling a business brokerage firm

âś… Building...

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How do you build a professional network that actually drives business and creates meaningful connections? In this episode of The Expert Exchange, we dive into the art of Networking with a Purpose with two seasoned professionals:

🔹 Laurie Canepa – Executive Recruiter at StevenDouglas, a master at building relationships that drive career and business success.

🔹 Joshua Carnes – With Lion Business Advisors, a strategic advisor who le...

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Join us for a discussion on getting out from under your business and transitioning from an operator to an owner with Expert Guest Lauren Goldstein, the Biz Doctor with Golden Key Partnership, and Host Joshua Carnes with Lion Business Advisors. 

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August 8, 2024 • 49 mins

The Process of Preparing & Selling a Business with host Josh Carnes and expert guest Kit Webster of Lion Business Advisors.

#Business #ExitStrategy #ExitPlanning #BusinessBuying #BusinessSales #BusinessStrategy

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Join host Josh Carnes, with Lion Business Advisors as we discuss Financing Options for Business Owners; SBA Insights with expert guest, Karen Schimpf of Commercial Capital and Krystal Loyd of Veritx Community Bank on this episode of The Expert Exchange. #TruthInTexasBanking #SBA #PreferredSBALender #Business

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On this episode of The Expert Exchange, we discuss "The Importance of Video Production for Business Owners" with expert guest Jordan Brown of 10 Pillar Productions and your host Joshua Carnes of Lion Business Advisors. 

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What Business Owners Need to Know Before an Exit with Expert Guests Mari Ramirez CPA of Open Bookkeeping & Michael McNamee of Raymond James, and host Joshua Carnes with Lion Business Advisors. 

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On today's show of The Expert Exchange, expert guest Kristine Bryant with Gladiator Consulting joins us to discuss marketing misconceptions every business owner should know with host Joshua Carnes of Lion Business Advisors. 

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Join expert guest Travis Strack and host Joshua Carnes with Lion Business Advisors as they discuss the value drives that buyers look for when buying a business. On this episode of The Expert Exchange

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Join us for a conversation with Cedar Park, City Council member Eric Boyce on the importance of local elections on local business owners, with host Joshua Carnes.  

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Join host Joshua Carnes for a discussion on developing a sales strategy that works in today's business world expert guest John Spencer of Clear Direction on this episode of The Expert Exchange

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Join host Joshua Carnes for a discussion on the Hiring Landscape in Central Texas: Finance & Accounting with Laurie Canepa of StevenDouglas on this episode of The Expert Exchange.

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Understanding New Construction & Downtown Austin Real Estate with Expert Guests Jason Carney and Camille Carney of Local Life Realty, with your host Joshua Carnes of Lion Business Advisors 

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A discussion on designing a business around your goals and lifestyle with Laura Renner of  Freedom Makers Virtual Services Hosted by Joshua Carnes with Lion Business Advisors. 

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The Financial Advisor's Role in the M&A Process with Mike McNamee and Dafna Gold of Dedicated Wealth Partners of Raymond James with Host, Joshua Carnes of Lion Business Advisors 

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December 21, 2023 • 57 mins

A discussion on the owner's matrix and scaling your profitability with Andy O'Brien and Dr. Michael Hartley of ActionCOACH of Central Texas. Hosted by Joshua Carnes with Lion Business Advisors. 

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