The Texas Business Broker Podcast

Valuing Businesses in 2025: Pricing for Maximum Marketability

🎙 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:
✅ The key valuation methods brokers should know
✅ Common pricing mistakes and how to avoid them
✅ How industry trends and economic factors impact business values in 2025
✅ Strategies to help sellers improve valuation before listing
✅ How different buyer types view valuation and what it means for your deals
Whether you’re working on a Main Street deal or a lower middle market transaction, this episode will provide practical insights to strengthen your brokerage practice and help you close better deals.
🎧 Tune in and get the valuation knowledge every Texas business broker needs!
#BusinessBrokerage #TexasBusinessBroker #BusinessValuation #MergersAndAcquisitions #SellingABusiness

Scaling a Business Brokerage Firm with Joshua Carnes & Dan Altom

🎙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:
✅ The challenges and opportunities of transitioning from partner to owner
✅ Key strategies for scaling a business brokerage firm
✅ Building a strong team and creating a thriving deal flow
✅ Industry trends that every business broker should be paying attention to
Whether you’re a solo broker thinking about expanding, considering a partnership, or looking for strategies to grow your brokerage, this episode is packed with actionable advice! #BusinessBrokerage #TexasBusinessBroker #MergersAndAcquisitions #ScalingABusiness #Entrepreneurship #SunbeltHouston #TABB

Networking with a Purpose, Building a Professional Network with Laurie Canepa, of StevenDouglas and Joshua Carnes of Lion Business Advisors on the Expert Exchange.

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 leverages networking to help business owners exit.
Together, we explore:
✅ How to network intentionally and avoid wasted time
✅ The key principles of building a high-value professional network
✅ Common networking mistakes and how to avoid them
✅ Real-world success stories from Laurie and Joshua
Whether you're a business owner, professional, or just looking to elevate your networking game, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build connections that matter.
📩 Have questions or want to share your networking experiences? Drop a comment below! #Networking #ProfessionalNetworking #BusinessGrowth #ExpertExchange #NetworkingTips #NetworkingWithPurpose #ProfessionalNetworking #BizPodcast #NetworkingSuccess #SmallBizGrowth #AustinNetworking #TexasBusiness

From Operator to Owner, Getting Out from Under your Business

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. 

The Process of Preparing & Selling a Business

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

Financing Options for Business Owners; SBA Insights

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

The Importance of Video Production for Business Owners

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. 

What Business Owners Need to Know Before an Exit

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.