ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.

Hi, Welcome back to the ValuationPodcast.com, where we explore the financial, legal, and strategic issues that shape business valuation and divorce outcomes. I'm Melissa Gragg, financial mediator and business valuation expert, and today I'm joined by legal scholar, attorney, professor, and entrepreneur Kelly Lise Murray.

In this episode, we're breaking down the recent Bailey v. Bailey appellate decision from North Carolina—a c...

 Hi, Welcome back to the ValuationPodcast! I'm Melissa Gragg, and in this episode, I'm joined by Scott Zucker, an experienced commercial mediator, attorney, and author of The Mediation Minute. Together, we're exploring a side of dispute resolution that often gets overlooked—the psychology behind successful mediation.

While legal arguments and financial facts are important, many business disputes are ultimately driven by e...

Hi, welcome back to the Valuation Podcast. I'm Melissa Gragg, and today we're diving into a topic that impacts nearly every aspect of our lives but is rarely discussed openly—our relationship with money.

Whether you're navigating divorce, grieving the loss of a spouse, rebuilding after a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, the truth is that money is never just about dollars and ...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com. I'm Melissa Gragg, financial mediator and business valuation expert, and today I'm joined by Kendall Peterson, seasoned executive, business strategist, and author of The Essential Elements of Business Health. 

In this conversation, we explore what it really means to build a healthy business that is prepared for growth, valuation, and unexpected opportunities. Whether you're planning to ...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by David C. Barnett—an international speaker, author, consultant, and one of the most respected voices in the world of buying, selling, financing, and managing...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

When it comes to buying or selling a business, most people focus on one thing—the price. But what if I told you that the price is only the beginning, and that millions can be won or lost in the details ...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

Today we’re taking a deep dive into something every founder thinks about—but very few truly understand: what makes a company fundable in the eyes of an investor.

If you’ve ever believed that ...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

Today we are with Victoria Kirilloff, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and founder of Divorce Analytics, to break down one of the most common — and misunderstood — issues in divorce:

👉 Hidden m...

Welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com. I’m Melissa Gragg, and today we’re unpacking a case that highlights one of the biggest mistakes people make in divorce litigation—assuming they can fix weak evidence after the fact.

When business interests, hidden assets, and financial disputes collide in divorce, courts rely heavily on the evidence that’s actually presented at trial. And if you fail to properly value an ...

Welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com. I’m Melissa Gragg, and today we’re diving into a conversation that every business owner, attorney, and divorcing spouse needs to hear—because we’re talking about what happens when valuation evidence falls apart in court.

When a business is involved in divorce, people often assume that simply showing up with numbers is enough. But the reality is that courts don’t jus...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

In this episode, we are with Randy Kessler: family law attorney, professor, media commentator, and trusted counsel in many high-profile divorce cases.

From prenups and influencer income to personal goodwill, d...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

In this conversation, we discuss with Becky how discovery really works in divorce cases, why subpoenas often get rejected, and how proper research and compliance can dramatically speed up legal outcomes.
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Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

Today on ValuationPodcast.com, we’re diving into one of the most cautionary valuation cases you’ll ever read.

Handshake deals. Huge jury verdicts. And a $54 million award that collapsed on appeal.

I...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

Today I’m joined by Peter Anderton, a UK-based leadership expert who helps senior executives cut through the noise to transform their organizations, their teams, and their lives.

This episode tackles a p...

Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

Today I’m joined by Jeff Condren, an advisor to family business owners in the Chicagoland area who specializes in next-generation transitions and building the right team to make those transitions successful.

In thi...

Hi, and welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — the podcast and video series where we talk about business, valuation, and the real-life issues that come with both. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis.

Today I’m joined by Emily Bouchard — family transition specialist, author, and speaker — and we’re going beyond the numbers. Our topic is: Before the Sal...

The Future of Leadership: Self-Awareness, Authenticity, and Human Connection with Emily Bouchard and Akasha

Welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com, where we explore business, valuation, and the human side of leadership.

In this episode, Melissa Gragg, financial mediator and valuation expert, is joined by Emily and Akasha for a powerful conversation on leadership, self-awareness, authenticity, and integration — and why these quali...

Who Owns Your Digital Empire? Protect & Value Your Invisible Assets Before You Sell Your Business

Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com—your go-to resource for navigating the world of business growth and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri.

In this episode, I sit down with Paige Wiest, CEO of Tree Ring Digital, to uncover one of the biggest blind spots busi...

The Unexpected Cost of Not Planning Your Exit | ValuationPodcast.com with Mark Howley

Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com—your go-to resource for navigating the world of business growth and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri. In today’s episode, I’m joined by returning guest Mark Howley — entrepreneur, former business owner, consul...