27 Mar This is What Buyers are Looking For
In this episode of the Shoot the Moon podcast, Matt Lockhart and Ryan Barnett discuss the key questions buyers ask when considering acquiring an IT services firm. ...
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19 Mar Retaining Equity vs Rolling Equity
Revenue Rocket's Mike Harvath, Ryan Barnett, and Matt Lockhart discuss the differences between rolling equity and retaining equity in the context of mergers and acquisitions within the tech-enabled services industry. ...
12 Mar When is Renegotiating Post LOI Appropriate?
When is renegotiating post Letter of Intent (LOI) appropriate? Find out as the team discuss when you may not have to honor the LOI....
05 Mar What Should My Company look like to Command a Premium Offer
This podcast explores how tech services companies can secure premium M&A offers. Optimize your business across growth, profitability, and market positioning to attract top-tier acquisition offers. Working with an M&A advisor can help companies prepare and maximize their valuation. ...
25 Feb Navigating Business Valuations: Internal vs. Open Market Perspectives
Mike Harvath and Ryan Barnett from Revenue Rocket discuss the importance of valuations for IT services companies. They differentiate between internal and open market valuations, noting that internal valuations are typically 20% lower due to limited competition. They emphasize the need for annual valuations to...
17 Feb Optimizing the Role of Legal Counsel in M&A
What is the optimal timing for involving legal counsel in the M&A process, and how can we leverage their expertise effectively? Tune in as the Revenue Rocket team dives into the critical role of legal counsel during an M&A transaction. ...
30 Jan Likely Lifestyle Scenarios for IT Services Companies: Buy, Sell, or Grow?
This episode discusses growth strategies for IT services firms. The hosts, Matt Lockhart, Ryan Barnett, and Mike Harvath, explore the journey of IT services companies from startup to potential exit, emphasizing the importance of organic growth, acquisitions, and strategic decisions. They introduce the "rule of...
21 Jan Challenges and Opportunities with Carve-Outs in M&A
This episode is all about considering a Carve Out when starting on your M&A journey. Challenges and opportunities with Carve-outs in M&A Mike and Ryan from Revenue Rocket discussed the concept of a carve-out in the context of tech-enabled services companies, where a non-core business unit or...
13 Jan The Future of Tech Services and M&A: Predictions for 2025
Matt, Mike and Ryan from Revenue Rocket discuss predictions for the tech services and M&A space in 2025, including continued consolidation in the MSP market, increased cross-border acquisitions, and the growing importance of AI and channel partner ecosystems, all of which are expected to drive...
31 Dec Why Hiring a Buy-Side Advisor Makes Sense
Top quartile firms have an ongoing acquisition strategy, and in this episode we are diving into why your tech services firm should consider an M&A advisor like Revenue Rocket to help with corporate development and beyond. Revenue Rocket has been a buy-side M&A advisor for...