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MaxValue PodcastHow to Maximize Your Business Exit ValueIn this episode of Max Value, we sit down with Adam Cipriano, owner of BSG Consulting and a 25-year veteran in exit planning, succession strategy, and M&A advisory. Adam breaks down the real differences between strategic and financial buyers, where today’s strongest buyer demand comes from, and why “boring, profitable businesses” often attract the highest interest.Adam also shares how exit and succession planning can dramatically increase value before a company goes to market. From deal structure and tax considerations to the emotional drivers behind an owner’s “why,” this conversation goes far beyond valuation formulas. Yo...
2025-12-1135 min
MaxValue Podcast(PART 2) Selling, Returning, and Rebuilding: Lessons from Jeff GrayAfter successfully exiting SC Labs, Jeff Gray found himself back at the helm of the company he built. In part two of this Max Value interview, Jeff and I explore what happens after the deal closes, from the excitement of the sale to the realities of integration, leadership changes, and ultimately taking back control.Jeff shares candid insights about post-acquisition life, financial discipline, rebuilding trust, and leading through a turnaround. He reflects on evolving as a CEO, maintaining company culture, and how disagreements among founders can actually strengthen a business when guided by shared values.
2025-11-1034 min
MaxValue Podcast(PART 1) Inside SC Labs: Lessons from a Cannabis CEO Who Sold and Returned(PART 1) Scaling Smart in Cannabis: The Story of SC LabsWhat does it take to build, scale, and position a business for long-term success in a highly regulated industry? In this episode of Max Value, host Ben Towne sits down with Jeff Gray, the once-and-future CEO of SC Labs, one of the first cannabis testing laboratories in California.Jeff shares how growing up in Santa Cruz led him to co-found SC Labs, the early challenges of legitimizing cannabis testing, and how his company helped shape modern standards for consumer...
2025-10-2839 min
MaxValue PodcastHow AI Scales Your Business: From Chief Everything Officer to CEOIn this episode of the MaxValue Podcast, host Ben Towne sits down with Dr. Steven Kirch, productivity coach and founder of Profit Minds, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming leadership, scaling small businesses, and protecting intellectual property in the process.Dr. Kirch shares his remarkable journey from physicist to business coach, revealing how AI can cut repetitive work by up to 60%, boost engagement, and free teams to focus on high-value, strategic growth. Together, they unpack practical ways to adopt AI responsibly—from building an internal AI policy to safeguarding proprietary data with encrypted “IP vaults.”Yo...
2025-10-1852 min
MaxValue PodcastFrom Entrepreneurial Wins to Failures: Insights with John WalkerJoin host Ben Towne in this episode of Max Value as he sits down with John Walker—entrepreneur, mentor, and longtime Vistage International leader. With over 40 years of experience coaching CEOs and building businesses, John shares hard-earned lessons from both major wins and painful failures.You’ll hear stories about turning around a strike-ridden manufacturing plant, bringing the Brita water filter to U.S. markets, and navigating the challenges of a failed energy startup. John also dives into the power of leadership vision, what makes succession planning work (or fail) in family businesses, and...
2025-09-3043 min
MaxValue PodcastWhy Having a CPA Is Vital: Guardians of Financial IntegrityWhat makes a CPA more than just an accountant? In this episode of Max Value, host Ben Towne sits down with Denise Froemming, President & CEO of CalCPA, to explore why CPAs are trusted as the custodians of financial truth—and how they can directly boost the value of your business.Denise shares her inspiring journey from healthcare finance and data analytics to global real estate leadership and ultimately guiding one of the largest CPA organizations in the U.S. She explains what sets CPAs apart, how the licensing process is evolving, and why th...
2025-09-1743 min
MaxValue PodcastWhy Having a CPA Is Vital: Guardians of Financial IntegrityWhat makes a CPA more than just an accountant? In this episode of Max Value, host Ben Towne sits down with Denise Froemming, President & CEO of CalCPA, to explore why CPAs are trusted as the custodians of financial truth—and how they can directly boost the value of your business.Denise shares her inspiring journey from healthcare finance and data analytics to global real estate leadership and ultimately guiding one of the largest CPA organizations in the U.S. She explains what sets CPAs apart, how the licensing process is evolving, and why th...
2025-09-1644 min
MaxValue PodcastHow Virtual Assistants Transform Business ProductivityDiscover how virtual assistants are helping business owners and professional service firms save time, boost productivity, and focus on what truly matters. In this episode of Max Value, Ben Towne interviews Tessa Baragasa, founder of Birdie Consulting in Colombia, about why U.S. businesses are turning to virtual assistants, how to find the right talent, and the secrets to building trust with remote teams.Whether you’re curious about nearshoring, want to learn how to delegate effectively, or need insights on data security and remote staffing, this conversation delivers real-world tips an...
2025-08-2646 min
MaxValue PodcastHow Divorce Impacts Business Valuation: Family Law Expert InsightsIn this in-depth conversation, we explore how divorce affects business valuation, from determining marital value to handling goodwill, related party transactions, and post-COVID financial adjustments. Family law valuation expert Megan Thompson shares real-world challenges, including small business complexities, replacement compensation disputes, and ensuring fairness in court. Whether you’re an attorney, business owner, or valuation professional, this episode offers practical strategies and legal insights to navigate divorce-related business valuations with accuracy and confidence.
2025-08-1350 min
MaxValue PodcastQSBS Just Got a Massive Upgrade: How to Maximize Tax-Free Gains Under the New LawHow does a $400 million capital gains tax exclusion sound? In this breaking update, tax strategist Garry Whitfield returns to MaxValue to unpack game-changing revisions to QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock) following a newly signed federal bill. From raised asset thresholds to tiered holding periods and smarter exit strategies, this episode dives deep into how these enhancements can radically impact startup founders, investors, and exit planners. You'll learn: - What changed under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code and why it matters - Real-world examples of how these updates can create massive tax-free opportunities - Advanc...
2025-07-3119 min
MaxValue PodcastSelling Your Business the Right Way: Exit Planning Advice with Sarah CravenWhat does it take to exit your business successfully? In this in-depth conversation, wealth advisor Sarah Raven and valuation expert Ben Towne explore the full spectrum of exit planning—from business readiness and financial strategy to emotional preparedness and long-term vision. Whether you're years away from selling or just beginning to think about life after ownership, this series walks you through the three critical pillars of exit planning: business value, personal goals, and financial planning.Through analogies, real-life examples, and practical advice, Sarah and Ben break down key concepts like the readiness gap, value gap, wealth gap, an...
2025-07-1532 min
MaxValue PodcastRedefining Business Valuation Careers: Remote Work, Flexibility & Family Balance In this closing conversation, Bekah Zsiga reflects on how flexible, remote work makes it possible to balance a fulfilling career in business valuation with active family life—something that once felt out of reach. She shares how continuous learning, meaningful client relationships, and a supportive team culture contribute to deep job satisfaction. Becca and I conclude with personal reflections on how part-time work models create real benefits for both professionals and firms.
2025-07-0141 min
MaxValue PodcastCPAs Review The Accountant pt.2 - Forensic fun or Hollywood Nonsense?In this special episode, Ben Towne and guest Megan Thompson take a hilarious and insightful look at The Accountant 2, the action-packed sequel to the 2016 thriller. They break down the film’s plot, revisit key moments from the original movie. Blending humor with professional insight, this episode is perfect for both movie buffs and number nerds.
2025-06-1847 min
MaxValue PodcastQSBS Playbook On Deck — Save Millions When You Sell Your StartupIn this episode, I sit down with my good friend Gary Whitfield to dive into one of the most powerful tools in exit planning: Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS). We break down how business owners can potentially exclude up to $10 million—or even more—in capital gains, and what it takes to qualify. From entity structure to valuation strategy, we cover what you need to know early if you're thinking about a future sale. Whether you're an entrepreneur or advising one, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.
2025-06-0623 min
MaxValue PodcastIntroduction to Max Value: A Podcast Designed to Help Business Owners and Their Professional AdvisorsThanks for joining MaxValue, a podcast designed to help business owners and their professional advisors achieve maximum value. I'm your host, Ben Towne.I’m a CPA and an accredited valuation specialist. I run Towne Advisory, a business appraisal, exit planning, and consulting firm in the U.S., and I also own a financial outsourcing firm in India. At Towne Advisory, we’ve valued billions of dollars in assets and helped business owners achieve around a quarter billion dollars in successful exits. Through our business valuation and exit builder programs, we focus on partnering with advisors—including CPAs...
2025-05-1301 min
Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 84 - Knights At The Towne TableBen sits down with Yung Dolemite and No Rulez Podcast Ill Wheel & Marq and talk only fans hip hop and moreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seriously-not-another-podcast/donations
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Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 84 - Knights At The Towne TableBen sits down with Yung Dolemite and No Rulez Podcast Ill Wheel & Marq and talk only fans hip hop and more
2020-09-122h 30
Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 83 - Is It Too Late ?Ben Ready With Special Guest iLL Wheel Of The No Rulez Podcast And David “King David” Arebalo
2020-05-302h 09Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 82 - This Is Serious(ly) Information Man !!!!!!Ben Ready AC And The Information Man
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Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 80 - #QuarantineBaeBen Ready & AC Talks about the Coronavirus and the snowball effect that it has on the United States. Also Ben Ready father Byron A. Hopson Sr. Calls in and flexSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seriously-not-another-podcast/donations
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Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 80 - #QuarantineBaeBen Ready & AC Talks about the Coronavirus and the snowball effect that it has on the United States. Also Ben Ready father Byron A. Hopson Sr. Calls in and flex
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Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 77 - The Interrogation of Ben ReadyBen Ready, Yung Dolemite, DemisSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seriously-not-another-podcast/donations
2019-11-233h 10Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 77 - The Interrogation of Ben ReadyBen Ready, Yung Dolemite, Demis
2019-11-233h 05Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 76 - Seriously? Too Much RulezBen Ready Yung Dolemite Marq ILL Wheel
2019-11-191h 34Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 74 - Lucious V. GuggenhiemBen Ready Demis and Lucious V. Guggenhiem
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Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 42 - Seriously? Cat Vs Dog AGAIN !!!!!Ben Ready,AC,,CJ & YUNG Dolemite of Cat Vs. Dog Podcast
2019-02-092h 30Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 41 - The His & Her IssueBen Ready, AC, & Over The Phone Guest No Cutt
2019-02-022h 20Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 40 - Seriously On FYREBen Ready & AC are back with their first show of 2019
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2018-12-222h 062018-12-152h 14Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 37 Part 2 - A Conversation With A Cool Ass DudeBen Ready Feat. Nimpho
2018-12-081h 40Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 37 - A Conversation With A Cool Ass DudeBen Ready Feat. Nimpho
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2018-11-171h 222018-11-172h 022018-11-102h 47Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 33 - Follow The RulezBen Ready Nimpho & Marq From No Rulez Podcast
2018-11-032h 582018-10-272h 182018-10-202h 282018-10-132h 402018-10-062h 202018-09-292h 352018-09-222h 092018-09-152h 142018-09-082h 072018-09-012h 122018-08-252h 132018-08-182h 082018-08-042h 062018-07-282h 072018-07-142h 142018-07-072h 022018-06-162h 312018-06-092h 042018-06-022h 092018-05-262h 022018-05-192h 032018-05-122h 00Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 8 Part Two - Power......LessBen Ready Choc Joe Sanchez Rahim Malik SavGoHam AC
2018-05-051h 32Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 8 - Power......LessBen Ready SavGoHam Choc Rahim Malik AC Joe Sanchez
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Seriously? Not Another PodcastEpisode 4 - Feels Good To Be Back !!!Ben Ready & Demis Ft Nick Freeze And Fudge Da Loc
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Towne ChurchLike a Good Neighbor...Pastor Ben Higgins Like a Good Neighbor... Series: Expect a Miracle Sunday, 07.17.16, 10:45 AM Towne Ministries
2016-07-1700 minTowne ChurchA Storm's a-Brewin'Pastor Ben Higgins A Storm's a-Brewin' Series: Expect a Miracle Sunday, 05.22.16, 10:45 AM Towne Ministries
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Barley & MeEp 12: David Towne of Blue Note Brewing & Final Gravity Manager John SchmidtHost Ben Rice travels to Woodland, CA to meet with David Towne, sole owner and head brewer of Blue Note Brewing. Also in tow is John Schmidt, manager at Roseville's best beer bar, Final Gravity. We discuss David and John's history with beer, including David's initial hiring at Anderson Valley and John's work as both a beer buyer and a beer seller. As always, we discuss archaic regulations and oversight, as well as what goes into a small, upstart DIY brewery. David gives his top 5 jazz musicians and his top 5 everything, while we taste all 10 beers he has on tap...
2015-12-161h 02Towne ChurchThe Mission of the MessiahPastor Ben Higgins
The Mission of the Messiah
Series: Now More Than Ever
Sunday, 11.22.15, 10:45 AM
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2015-11-2200 minTowne ChurchTake the Journey of Faith
Pastor Ben Higgins
Take the Journey of Faith
Series: Now More Than Ever
Sunday, 08.16.15, 10:45 AM
Towne Ministries
2015-08-1638 minTowne ChurchFather's Day, 2015Pastor Ben Higgins
Father's Day, 2015
Series: Now More Than Ever
Sunday, 06.21.15, 10:45 AM
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2015-06-2140 minTowne ChurchExperiencing Holiness as God IntendedPastor Ben Higgins
Experiencing Holiness as God Intended
Series: Now More Than Ever
Sunday, 02.01.15, 10:45 AM
Towne Ministries
2015-02-0100 minTowne ChurchForgiveness: Matthew 18:21-35Pastor Ben Higgins
Forgiveness: Matthew 18:21-35
Sunday, 11.30.14, 10:45 AM
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2014-11-3000 minTowne ChurchJesus and MissionPastor Ben Higgins
Jesus and Mission
Sunday, 08.17.14, 10:45 AM
Towne Ministries
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