The BrokerCast

This week, we sat down for a chat with Joe Caffrey of World Wide Business Brokers. Joe has been brokering businesses since the 90s and hasn't stopped. He is keen on education to be a better broker. This is why he started the broker's round table, an online resource for education to brokers, buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. Joe also has his own podcast as well. If you want to connect with Joe and World Wide Business Brokers, you can check him out here : https://worldwidebusinessbrokers.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

Firstly we wanted to apologize to all our fans for the long hiatus, We have been busy cooking up some new developments within the company and now are back with a special episode featuring one of our favorite people! Earl Kemper. Earl has been in the business brokerage world longer than Sean has been alive (38 years!) We had the pleasure to sit down with him and gain insight and wisdom from a seasoned pro and close friend and client. If it's one thing Earl loves more than brokering businesses it's education. You can check out some of his courses and get in touch with him today if you are looking to level up your brokerage game.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/earlkemper/ https://theempoweredpractice.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

This week Sean and Josh head back to England ( it's those scones, we can't stay away) this time to sit with our head of website development Brian Lynggaard.  Brian has been doing internet things since before Al Gore invented it.  Together with his partner Jon, they are instrumental in creating all of the sites our clients use that are connected to the Vertica CRM.  Brian dropped some major insights on the importance of having a website and why the free platforms are not always what they are cracked up to be.  He also discussed how important it is to be indexed with Google and that by build a real proper site, you will rank higher, which means.... more deals closed faster!  You can get in touch with Brian here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-lynggaard-640247b/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

This week Sean and Josh hop across the pond to jolly ol' England to sit down with one of our favorite brokers, Rob Jones.  Rob recently did an exit from his previous brokerage and is now forming a new company in which he is looking to disrupt the market on how business brokerage is done in Europe.  To connect with Rob you can reach out here [email protected]  ------------------------------------------------------------------ The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

This week we took a trip down to sunny Florida again to sit down with Milton Barbarosh,  Milton has been in the industry for many years and offers a wealth of knowledge.  His approach of quality care when handling deals has helped his company achieve great hights.  To connect with Milton you can visit his website: https://empireglobalfinancial.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

This week, Sean and Josh sit down for a candid conversation with the one and only Frank Feiler.  Frank has a long history in the business brokerage world and has help build and scale successful brokerages as well being former Chaptor President of the BBF. Frank brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to world of brokerage and loves to teach and share his knowledge with others.  You can be in touch with Frank here: https://businessconsultantusa.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

This week, Josh and Sean sat down with Vipin Signh. Vipin comes from a background with 20 + years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies on the risk management and finance side. After getting tired of the work and looking for a new challenge Vipin pivoted to the world of business brokerage.  Tune in as we hear his story and learn why he decided to pivot and how he has never looked back.  More about Vipin: Vipin Singh has worked for 20+ years with global Fortune 500 corporations in Investment Banking, Sales, Finance, Risk Management, and Consulting teams.  Vipin has worked with large process-driven organizations like Visa, PwC, Morgan Stanley, General Motors, Merrill Lynch, Scholastic, Teleperformance, General Electric, and Hyatt. He incorporates the best practices utilized at these organizations in his business intermediary work. Vipin brings diverse experiences from Investment Banking, Diversified Industrials, Printing and Publishing, Managed Service Providers, Manufacturing, Management Consulting, and Public Accounting. Vipin earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Virginia. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst certified by the CFA Institute and a Financial Risk Manager certified by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). Vipin resides in Metuchen, NJ, with his family. He is a Firefighter and volunteers with the Kiwanis Club of Edison. He is also an active member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce, and the Edison Chamber of Commerce.  You can connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vipin-singh-489ab61/  Or Here: https://murphybusiness.com/edison/our-business-brokers/vipin-singh/  ------------------------------------------------------------------ The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

This was a great episode. We sat down with one of our group members Branden Yamada. Branden is based out in Japan and works in buying and selling e-commerce businesses. We talked shop and got Branden's advice on everything in the space.  Here is a bit more info on Branden: Business Brokers are slow! 🌐 We Buy eCommerce Brands that operate on any major platforms. With over 675M in combined total funding in our buying network, we are dedicated to giving you the best exit possible!If your brand has:✔️ 500k+ SDE/EBITDA✔️ At least 3 years of sales history✔️ Unique branding and not dropshipping✔️ No broker/intermediary representationWe need to talk! [email protected] will guide you through how much your brand is worth, and what the process looks like, and present you with offers if it meet our criteria at industry competitive rates.  ------------------------------------------------------------------ The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

We are excited to kickoff episode 4 with a great guest! Sean Littman and I had the pleasure to sit down with Ron Epstein.Ron works in capital financing to help business brokers acquire the capital they need to close more deals faster.We covered a number of great topics and learned that Ron isn't your typical loan broker.His holistic approach and ability to spot what the banks can't, have played a key role in financing many major deals. If you would like to get in touch with Ron, you can check out his website: www.clearlakefinancial.com   Or shoot him an email : [email protected]  The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

This week Josh and I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with the famous Joe Vagnone.  Joe is a seasoned business broker who has been around the block and then some.  Joe offers his insights and expertise on everything business brokerage.  Joe is very active on social media offering his tips and advice on pretty much every platform.  If you'd like to connect with Joe, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joevagnone/  About Joe 'I'm passionate about small business. As a Designated Industry Expert, I have owned, operated, bought, and sold businesses since I was 17 years old. In addition, I have helped many individuals realize their own dreams of being a small business owner.I can maximize the value of your small business through a proven and perfected proprietary marketing program (P4 marketing). Further, I offer access to a unique buyer-qualified searchable database of over 16,000 independent buyers and a robust referral partner program. My wife calls me a 'deal junkie.' I don't think she meant it as a compliment, but I took it as one. My clients call me The Real Deal because I am honest, ethical, and experienced. Experience matters. You will find value in working with Joe. ' The BrokerCast is powered by Vertica Systems. The all-inclusive CRM system built by brokers for brokers enables you to streamline your work and close more deals faster.   You can schedule a free demo here : https://calendly.com/joshfactor 

Josh and I sat down together to finish the conversation and it was epic. We talked about how contact management has evolved from the days of a Rolodex to full-blown CRM systems. We also talked about best practices for newbies entering the game and Josh gave some great advice on how to be successful.   If you want to connect with Josh you can find him on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yisraelfactor/ This Podcast is powered by VerticaCRM, the powerful all-in-one system built by brokers for brokers to help manage your deals and close them faster.  To see why so many of the worlds top brokerage companies choose VertcaCRM, book a demo with us today : https://calendly.com/joshfactor

Welcome to the BrokerCast, in this episode, Josh and Sean have a chat all about Josh, how he got started as a broker, and how he changed the way brokers manage their deals.  Josh talks about how he originally had a degree in psychology, sold his first laundromat, and was hooked. If you want to connect with Josh you can find him on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yisraelfactor/