How Are the Macroeconomics Affecting the Business Sale Environment

The Deal Board

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This time, they are discussing a very current question: Are we in a recession? They agree that regardless of whether it is a recession or the U.S. is transiting, the critical matter today is that macroeconomics has a considerable impact on the business sale market, due to its influence over the valuations. Listen to this episode and hear everything you need to know about the macroeconomic indicators affecting businesses’ realities today.

Listings of the week:

• Bill Roland (Saint Louis West) is selling a furniture store listed for $1.1 million, with over $750,000 in nets. This store has no competition within a 70-mile radius. Call Bill at [phone] or email him at [e-mail].
• Doug Milana (Philadelphia) is selling a pet boarding care, that boards 50 to 60 dogs a day and is open 7 days a week. The business has an in-ground pool. Listed at $700,000. SDE: $300,000. Email [e-mail] or call [phone].

Key takeaways:

[3:30] There hasn’t been a downturn in business sales; Andy and Jessica explain why.

[4:23] There is still a lot of money in the marketplace.

[5:19] Banks drive a big portion of the lending environment for business acquisitions.

[5:40] Jessica talks about the effect of interest rates rising.

[8:31] What is promoting valuation increases?

[12:14] How is inflation affecting small businesses?

[14:55] Andy and Jessica talk about the Seller Tsunami.

[17:55] Right now is a great time to sell.

[19:31] Listing of the week: Bill Roland (Saint Louis West) is selling a furniture store listed for $1.1 million, with over $750,000 in nets. This store has no competition within a 70-mile radius.

[21:08] Dr. Ben Tabatabaei, chief economist of the Florida Chamber, joins the conversation about the impact of macroeconomics on the U.S. economy.

[21:53] Dr. Ben answers the question: Are we in a recession?

[23:23] Dr. Ben doesn’t think this will be a prolonged recession.

[24:15] Dr. Ben talks about how different states’ economies reflect their decisions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

[26:49] Dr. Ben shares the difference between the current recession and the one in 2009.

[32:02] What lead the economy to the current situation?

[33:20] Dr. Ben explains how the economy will recover with the measures that are being taken now.

[37:18] Dr. Ben, as chief economist of the Florida Chamber, explains what Florida is doing regarding the current economy.

[41:31] Supply chain issues are getting better.

[42:53] Dr. Ben talks about one of the challenges in the energy sector.

[45:11] Deal of the week: Joshua Sagman (West Palm) sold a business called “Body Human Exhibit,” an exhibit where mummified bodies are used to show their different characteristics. This business was listed for two years and was finally bought by an entrepreneur who is building a dinosaur park in Florida and decided to complement his business with the Body Human Exhibit.

[47:14] Lynn Ozer, President of MultiFunding, talks about SBA lending right now.

[55:10] Lynn speaks of small businesses that are facing changing variations of their collateral.

[59:00] Listing of the week: Doug Milana (Philadelphia) is selling a pet boarding care, that boards 50 to 60 dogs a day and is open 7 days a week. The business has an in-ground pool. Listed at $700,000. SDE: $300,000.

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