The Close M&A Podcast with Caber Hill Advisors

Exploring the art and science of deal-making with host Craig Castelli.

The Close M&A Podcast with Caber Hill Advisors is a business podcast hosted by Caber Hill Advisors, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Caber Hill Advisors hosts The Close M&A Podcast with Caber Hill Advisors, a business show with 42 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Peter Billmeyer, SIOR: Real Estate Decisions That Can Make or Break a Deal

  Oct 1, 202634 minS2

  Peter Billmeyer, co-founder and CEO of Bespoke Commercial Real Estate, joins Craig Castelli to discuss how real estate decisions can shape a business and its eventual sale. They cover lease negotiations, personal guarantees, sale leasebacks, and the differences between owning and leasing a property. Peter also explains how real estate factors into private equity and strategic acquisitions, and why business owners should think about their space as part of their broader M&A strategy. Explore our full episode page to watch a video or read a transcript of the full interview here: https://caberhill.com/podcast/peter-billmeyer-real-estate-decisions-that-can-make-or-break-a-deal Text us your feedback, ideas, or topics you’d like to see in an upcoming show. Listen on Apple or Spotify . Watch on YouTube . Follow on LinkedIn . Connect with Caber Hill Advisors .

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  Episode #17

  Peter J. Holton: Why the Best Deal May Look Different Than You Expected

  Sep 24, 202619 minS2

  In this episode, Craig Castelli and Peter J. Holton discuss how business owners often enter the sale process with firm ideas about what they want, only to land somewhere very different. Using a real client story, they explore the misconceptions around minority versus majority sales and the allure of being a private equity platform. The conversation reveals why letting the process unfold, and having honest advisor-led conversations, leads to better outcomes than locking in assumptions too early. See the full episode page and read the transcript here: https://caberhill.com/podcast/peter-holton-why-the-best-deal-may-look-different-than-you-expected Text us your feedback, ideas, or topics you’d like to see in an upcoming show. Listen on Apple or Spotify . Watch on YouTube . Follow on LinkedIn . Connect with Caber Hill Advisors .

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  Episode #17

  John Celentani, CFP®, CPWA®: From Business Wealth to Personal Wealth

  Sep 17, 202639 minS2

  Wealth management is about more than investment performance. It is about knowing clients well enough to guide them through major financial and personal transitions. John Celentani, Managing Director of Private Wealth at Dearborn Partners, joins Craig Castelli to discuss the firm’s relationship-driven approach to advising high-net-worth clients. They explore Dearborn’s private wealth and asset management businesses, how advisors can support entrepreneurs preparing to sell their companies, and the importance of staying within their area of expertise. John also shares the lasting lessons he learned from caddying and receiving the Evans Scholarship. See the full episode page and read the transcript here: https://caberhill.com/podcast/john-celentani-from-business-wealth-to-personal-wealth/ Text us your feedback, ideas, or topics you’d like to see in an upcoming show. Listen on Apple or Spotify . Watch on YouTube . Follow on LinkedIn . Connect with Caber Hill Advisors .

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  Episode #14

  Scott Bushkie: Why Business Owners Wait Too Long to Sell

  Aug 6, 202652 minS2

  In this episode of The Close M&A Podcast, Craig Castelli talks with Scott Bushkie, founder of Cornerstone Business Services and Cornerstone International Alliance, about what business owners often misunderstand about selling their company. They discuss findings from Cornerstone’s business owner survey, the risks of unsolicited offers, why timing and identity can complicate exit planning, and how trusted advisors can help owners understand real market value before it is too late. See the full episode page and read the transcript here: https://caberhill.com/podcast/scott-bushkie-cornerstone-business-services Text us your feedback, ideas, or topics you’d like to see in an upcoming show. Listen on Apple or Spotify . Watch on YouTube . Follow on LinkedIn . Connect with Caber Hill Advisors .

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  Episode #12

  Ryan Evans: Where the Puck Is Going in Wealth Management

  Jul 23, 202639 minS2

  Ryan Evans, Regional Director and Partner at Merit Financial Advisors, joins Craig Castelli to discuss building Blueprint from the ground up, scaling beyond the founders, and eventually partnering with Merit. Ryan shares lessons on hiring ahead of growth, using technology strategically, preparing for a sale years in advance, evaluating deal structure, and understanding what life after a transaction can look like for business owners. See the full episode page and read the transcript here: https://caberhill.com/podcast/ryan-evans-merit-financial-advisors Text us your feedback, ideas, or topics you’d like to see in an upcoming show. Listen on Apple or Spotify . Watch on YouTube . Follow on LinkedIn . Connect with Caber Hill Advisors .

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