Some insights from a Podcast I was recently a guest on called the Real Deal

So several weeks ago I was a guest on a podcast with the International Business Brokers Association / IBBA.  On the show, there were three Brokers who collectively have about 60 some odd years of business brokerage experience.  It was an interesting conversation and you get here our insights and perspectives on deals without any agenda.  Take a moment to listen.  Listen Here


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