Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco
Welcome to "Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco," the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business enthusiasts eager to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions.
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- Sep 15, 2026
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How to Structure the Sale of a Business // Episode 54 of Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco (opens the original)
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Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of Dealmaking With Laura DiFrancesco. In today's episode, you will learn about the process of structuring a business. Starting with the overall basic structure, and then reviewing payment, transition planning, negotiating, and tax considerations. Tune in next time for another episode on buying and selling small businesses. What You’ll Learn Overall Structure // Most of the time you will see an asset sale versus an equity sale. An asset sale is where
Franchise Transfers in Small Acquisitions: Franchisor Consents, Transfer Fees, and Brand Standards // Episode 53 of Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco (opens the original)
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Thank you for joining us on another episode of Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco! On today’s episode, we went through the basics of franchise transfers in small deals. We reviewed the importance of the role of the franchisor, the transfer fees to expect, how to stay on top of brand standards and approvals, commonly seen risks, and the best practices for a better experience. Join us in another two weeks to learn more about Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco! What You’ll Learn The Role of the Franc
How to Negotiate the Sale of the Business // Episode 52 of Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco (opens the original)
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Thank you for joining us for another episode of Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco. On today’s episode, we take a look at Laura’s favorite part of Dealmaking: negotiating! Laura initially got into law to become an entrepreneur, and what really made her love it was the negotiation side of it all. She guides us through the role negotiation plays within deals, how to prepare for one, what strategies you should be using, and the key areas overall. Come back next time for more information on dealmakin
What Legal Documents are Needed to Sell a Business // Episode 51 of Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco (opens the original)
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Thank you for joining us for another episode of Dealmaking With Laura Difrancesco! On today’s episode, Laura discusses all of the necessary legal documents when it comes to selling a business. Starting with the importance of the documents themselves, then reviewing initial documents and due diligence. Laura then goes into some real-world examples to conclude. Tune back in next time for more knowledge on buying and selling businesses. What You’ll Learn Why Legal Documents Matter // Think about it
Top 50 Tips for Dealmaking // Episode 50 of Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco (opens the original)
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Thank you for joining Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco. For our 50th episode, Laura shares one key takeaway from each episode so far. All episodes are linked below so you can explore what stands out. Join us in two weeks for more insights on buying and selling small businesses. What you’ll learn Ep 1 : Buy a business that fits your life. Ep 2 : Choose structure early. Ep 3 : Financing shapes terms. Ep 4 : Leverage is highest pre LOI. Ep 5 : Risk can be managed. Ep 6 : Diligence reduces unknowns
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