Stephanie Chambliss Gaffin and Mark Gaffin
Right in the Middle Market
A podcast
Good podcast? Give it some love!
Stephanie Chambliss Gaffin and Mark Gaffin
Right in the Middle MarketEpisodes
Stephanie Chambliss Gaffin and Mark Gaffin
Right in the Middle Market
A podcast
Good podcast? Give it some love!
Rate Podcast
Episodes of Right in the Middle Market
Mark All
Search Episodes...
As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and this is definitely true when engaging with a potential buyer or investor. On today's episode, part of our series on getting your Middle Market business ready
Selling your company is about telling the right story to the right buyer at the right time. So, whenever the time comes – what is the tale you want to be able to tell? What will you want to be able to say then about your company’s performance a
Beyond the impact to physical and economic health, 2020 also took a shocking toll on mental health. While the new year may bring a fresh bout of optimism, with the pandemic lingering on, I fear it is not long before four letter words once agai
Each year, the week of Thanksgiving brings a veritable flood of messages about gratitude. But for me, and maybe you, this year there is a level of authenticity to those sentiments that perhaps has been lost in recent years. On today’s episode,
In an increasingly global world, middle market businesses are engaged in cross border activity at ever earlier stages of growth. Whether that is part of operations, supply chain, talent sourcing, or global M&A, this necessitates navigating exch
When I say “networking”, whether you get a feeling of dread or excitement probably depends on whether it is something you like doing. How much we enjoy anything depends of course on our natural inclinations, but also on how confident we feel at
EBITDA is a phrase you often hear when talking about size, profitability and valuation of a company - but it actually isn't a technical accounting term. On today's episode, we'll talk about what exactly EBITDA is, why it's used, the rationale a
For business owners who say that running their business has become less fun, Human Resources often tops the list of things they wish they didn’t have to deal with. So…what if you didn’t? On today’s episode we talk with Naydu Brandenburg and Eri
On this 25th episode of Right In the Middle Market, we find silver linings in the state of the Middle Market and share what is coming in the next 25 episodes. Be sure to listen to the end for a special engaged listener bonus!We'd love to hear y
What kind of buyer would be best for your company? And how should different potential buyer types impact your exit strategy? On this episode of Right in the Middle Market we talk about strategic buyers, financial buyers, and a few in between –
Finding funding sources to help your potential clients is a fabulous - if unexpected path - to business growth. Amanda Wood of Becker is far more than a typical lobbyist – and trust me, even (maybe especially) if your company isn’t B2G, you are
When you talk about investment banks, many people think of large firms driving IPOs. But how do middle market companies use investment banks to support their growth and exit plans? On this episode we go “behind the pinstripes” to talk about typ
You brought in an advisor to help run your business or grow your company – but what role should they play? Is a facilitator different than a consultant? Or a coach different than a facilitator? Does it matter? On this episode we talk about how
Any article on the essential characteristics of successful entrepreneurs will list attributes such as creative, passionate, resilient, optimistic, adventurous, decisive, and resourceful. Middle market business owners are known for their ability
Pablo Picasso said, “Action is the foundational key to all success.” Over the last several episodes we have focused on bigger picture topics of strategy and selling your business. Today we take a pragmatic view on five things every middle marke
Strategy is one of the most mis-used words in business today. There are people who love talking about the excitement of where the company is going, while others hate what can feel like an onerous and bureaucratic process. But chances are if you
Most business owners have encountered that point in growth of realizing that they need a better tool to manage their company – often called an enterprise resource planning, or ERP, system. They go through a tedious selection process and buy a n
Few key elements of long-term value creation in middle market firms - actually, in firms of any size - cause more consternation than strategy. And yet the long-term success of companies is predicated on both strategy development AND strategy ex
Legal due diligence can sound scary to anyone selling their business – and quite frankly, the reality can be daunting. On today’s episode, we are joined by Mike Mercurio of Offit Kurman to talk about how he helps sellers navigate this critical
It may be years since you have been in school, but the end of summer still brings the sense of the change of seasons. Join co-hosts Stephanie and Mark to reflect on the summer of 2020, why we started the podcast, and how business owners can foc
In the second of this two part episode with Chris Helmrath, Founder and Managing Director of SC&H Capital, we focus on pragmatic tips for business owners considering an exit or a capital raise, in a conversation that will inspire anyone looking
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." This quote from William Arthur Ward captures the spirit of our conversation with Chris Helmrath, Founder and Managing Director of SC&H C
Mission and Vision statements are mocked as much as anything in the business world - arguably because they are often not done well and are completely disconnected from reality. In this episode that kicks off our series on business strategy, we
Business strategy, done well, is challenging even in the best of times. The uncertainty of 2020 brings a whole new level of difficulty when everything has changed - or has it? In today's episode, co-hosts Mark and Stephanie discuss pragmatic ti
Businesses are defined by the cumulative impact of their decisions - and making good decisions relies on cognitive bandwidth. In this episode, Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes, CoFounder and President of Black Mountain International, brings the CEO perspe
Join Podchaser to...
- Rate podcasts and episodes
- Follow podcasts and creators
- Create podcast and episode lists
- & much more
Unlock more with Podchaser Pro
- Audience Insights
- Contact Information
- Demographics
- Charts
- Sponsor History
- and More!
- Account
- Register
- Log In
- Find Friends
- Resources
- Help Center
- Blog
- API
Podchaser is the ultimate destination for podcast data, search, and discovery. Learn More
- © 2024 Podchaser, Inc.
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Contact Us