The Bodnar Letter
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M&A strategy, decision-making, and acquisition insights from 40+ deals and 5M+ podcast downloads.
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The resignation test
Your gut already knows who your A players are. Here’s how to ask it.
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Unlock Hidden Value: The Power of Addbacks and Adjustments
Unlock hidden value in business acquisitions by leveraging addbacks and adjustments. Discover how these tools can enhance valuation and optimize deal outcomes
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M&A Psychology: Winning Seller Trust for Better Deal Outcomes
Discover insider tips on winning over business owners in M&A negotiations by understanding their emotional journey and preserving their legacy with strategic empathy.
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How to Increase Business Valuations Before You Sell
Discover key strategies to boost your business valuation before selling. Learn how to optimize financials, streamline operations, and enhance market appeal to maximize your sale price.
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Unlocking Disney’s Billion-Dollar Magic: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions
Discover how Disney transformed into a global entertainment powerhouse through strategic acquisitions of companies like Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
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The 90-Day Acquisition Integration Blueprint: How to Maximize Post-Close Value
Unlock the secrets to post-close success with this 90-day acquisition integration blueprint. Learn how to retain value, align teams, and maximize ROI after your deal closes.
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The Customer Concentration Trap: Why It’s Killing Your Exit Value (and How to Fix It)
Avoid the exit value pitfalls caused by customer concentration. Learn how to diversify your revenue streams and boost your business’s valuation before selling.
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Less Than 2 Weeks Until DealCon in Austin (Sept 8th through 10th)!
Discover the ultimate M&A summit in Austin with top speakers and 100 serious business owners sharing $2B+ in transaction insights at DealCon 2024.
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Scaling Smarter: The Power of Multiple Arbitrage
Discover how multiple arbitrage can amplify value and drive smarter scaling strategies in business acquisitions. Learn to unlock growth potential effectively.