IBBA top dealmaker Trent Lee reveals the framework he uses to streamline vetting, educate clients, and keep deals moving. Tune in for practical insights on using technology and personal connection together to build trust, save time, and grow your practice.

Hear from a founder of her firsthand experience in selling a multi-decade established branding, strategy and positioning firm.

New SBA reforms could make transactions between $5–12 million more achievable. In this episode, Steve Mariani breaks down what you need to know.

Join the IBBA for an important discussion on how the government shutdown is affecting SBA lending, buyers, and sellers. Our expert panel will provide real-time insights into what’s happening across the lending landscape and what brokers can do to keep transactions moving forward during this disruption.

Hear directly from John Randall, Managing Director, Small Business Banking at Live Oak Bank, and John Wahl, Director, Small Business Banking at Live Oak Bank, as they share updates on SBA processing, deal flow challenges, and what steps lenders are taking to support borrowers.

Moderated by Cress Diglio, CBI, M&AMI, IBBA Past Chair, this session will help brokers understand the current environment, communicate effectively with clients and lenders, and develop practical strategies to maintain deal momentum.

Ever wish you could hear the whole story behind a business sale? In this episode, we sit down with both the buyer and seller involved in a recent business sale as they reflect on their experience working with a broker. Listen to what went well, what surprised them, and why they believe a business broker was essential to a successful outcome.

Are you a business owner, buyer, or broker navigating the complexities of business transactions? In the first of this two-part series, we’re joined by J.C. Maldonado as we dive into the critical insights you need to maximize value and minimize risk during a sale. Listen in to unpack valuation truths, the dangers of cutting corners, the importance of transparency, and more!

This conversation is packed with actionable advice, real-world scenarios, and expert perspectives to help you see the bigger picture in dealmaking. Listen now!

Tune in to Daymond John’s keynote from the 2025 IBBA Conference in Orlando, Florida. Drawing on 25 years of experience, Daymond shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey and the mindset shifts that made the difference. Learn his proven approach to business and life through the fundamental principles he calls his “S.H.A.R.K. Points.”

In “IBBA Insights Perspectives on Buying and Selling Businesses,” Mike Finger discusses the importance of preparing small businesses for sale and why some businesses may not be sellable. Finger, who has personal experience with the challenges of selling a business, emphasizes the significance of business owners having ongoing conversations with brokers and focusing on making their businesses attractive to buyers. He stresses the importance of documenting results, building trust with brokers, and being prepared to sell at any time. Finger also shares stories of successful sales and the importance of professional representation, including lawyers, accountants, and business brokers. Overall, Finger encourages business owners to take a proactive approach to selling their businesses and to seek out the advice and expertise of industry professionals.