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Exploring Opportunities Through SBA Lending With Tara Murphy (Ep. 42)

Exploring Opportunities Through SBA Lending With Tara Murphy (Ep. 42)

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Many believe that SBA loans are only for startups or fraught with bureaucratic red tape.

However, this week’s guest, Tara Murphy debunks these myths, demonstrating the power of SBA lending in aiding successful business exits and transitions.

Join Mark Doman and Tara Murphy, SBA Business Development Officer and Vice President of Huntington National Bank as they delve into SBA lending. They unveil how they work, changes that have happened to the process, and how they can be a powerful tool in your exit planning strategy. Whether you’re contemplating selling your business or simply curious about the options available for a future transition, this episode is packed with insights and practical guidance to help you lead your business down the right path even after you leave.

Mark and Tara discuss: 

  • What SBA lending is and how it works
  • How business owners can leverage SBA loans for exit planning
  • The impact of careful succession planning on the value and saleability of a business
  • Common myths about SBA lending and how to utilize it effectively 
  • And more

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Tara Murphy is the SBA Business Development Officer and VP at Huntington National Bank with over 20 years in the finance industry. She possesses a strong focus on M&A financing and small business succession planning. Additionally, Tara brings years of experience in business expansion, commercial real estate, and debt consolidation to her role. She boasts a proven track record of success and harbors a deep passion for small businesses.

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Exploring Business Valuation and Market Dynamics with Scott Gabehart (Ep. 32)

Exploring Business Valuation and Market Dynamics with Scott Gabehart (Ep. 32)

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Do you understand the true value of your company?

In today’s enlightening conversation, Mark Dorman talks with Chief Valuation Officer at BizEquity, Scott Gabehart to shed light on the complexities of business valuation. With Scott’s extensive experience and insight, this episode demystifies the valuation process and illustrates how BizEquity’s innovative platform is making accurate valuations accessible to businesses of all sizes. By jumping into the nuances of key performance indicators, the influence of interest rates on mergers and acquisitions, and the evolving landscape of the market, this podcast brings forth tools that may help you navigate the financial intricacies of business effectively.

Scott discusses: 

  • The critical role of business valuation for entrepreneurs and business owners
  • Understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) in valuation reports
  • Changing dynamics of buyer and seller power in negotiating deals
  • Advantages of Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • And more

 

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Scott is a Certified Business Appraiser and current Chief Valuation Officer for BizEquity. He has overseen the development of the patented valuation algorithm and related valuation report while ensuring that our industry and market data are current and relevant. For the past 20 years, he has been interacting with small business owners actively engaged in buying and selling companies of all types and sizes while teaching graduate level private firm valuation and authoring books including “The Business Valuation Book”.

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