My SBA Loan Pro Podcast

Joshua Donnelly, founder of Stone Canyon Advisors, shares his incredible journey from running a cattle operation in his teens to becoming a leading M&A advisor. He reveals why he left a successful investment banking career to build his own "platform business" and explains his unique "Acquirable Platform" designed to help business owners maximize their exit value.In this conversation, we dive deep into:- The "Acquirable Framework": The four pillars (Efficiencies, Financials, Culture, Scale) that determine a company's sale readiness.- The Power of Preparation: How a 2-3 year preparation plan can double a company's sale value and create generational wealth.- Counterintuitive M&A Insights: The "un-Googleable" strategies, like why not all revenue is good revenue when preparing for a sale.- The Founder's Journey: Joshua's personal story of taking the leap, dealing with anxiety, and building a company worth copying for his sons.If you're a business owner considering an exit or an entrepreneur on the precipice of a big decision, this episode is packed with actionable advice.If you liked this content, let's connect on social media:Instagram:   / mysbapro  Twitter:   / mysbapro  LinkedIn:   / ryanpatryck  Key Chapters:0:00 - From Cattle to Banking2:30 - Founding Stone Canyon5:15 - The "Acquirable Platform"8:10 - Ideal Client Profile10:45 - What Makes a Company Saleable14:20 - Renovate for the Buyer17:50 - Case Study: Illuminating Value22:00 - Un-Googleable M&A Secrets26:30 - The 3-Year Engagement Process30:10 - Taking the LeapMore Subject Matter Experts Playlist   • Subject Matter Experts Face to Face Interv...  ⁠ More ThinkSBA Resources⁠https://calendly.com/thinksba - Schedule Callhttps://g.page/thinksba - Google Business Page & Reviewshttps://thinksba.com/faq - Frequently Asked Questionshttps://mysbaloanpro.com⁠ - My SBA Loan Pro Podcast   / @thinksba  - YouTube Channel

Show Notes

Joshua Donnelly, founder of Stone Canyon Advisors, shares his incredible journey from running a cattle operation in his teens to becoming a leading M&A advisor. He reveals why he left a successful investment banking career to build his own "platform business" and explains his unique "Acquirable Platform" designed to help business owners maximize their exit value.


In this conversation, we dive deep into:


- The "Acquirable Framework": The four pillars (Efficiencies, Financials, Culture, Scale) that determine a company's sale readiness.

- The Power of Preparation: How a 2-3 year preparation plan can double a company's sale value and create generational wealth.

- Counterintuitive M&A Insights: The "un-Googleable" strategies, like why not all revenue is good revenue when preparing for a sale.

- The Founder's Journey: Joshua's personal story of taking the leap, dealing with anxiety, and building a company worth copying for his sons.


If you're a business owner considering an exit or an entrepreneur on the precipice of a big decision, this episode is packed with actionable advice.


If you liked this content, let's connect on social media:


Instagram:   / mysbapro  

Twitter:   / mysbapro  

LinkedIn:   / ryanpatryck  


Key Chapters:

0:00 - From Cattle to Banking

2:30 - Founding Stone Canyon

5:15 - The "Acquirable Platform"

8:10 - Ideal Client Profile

10:45 - What Makes a Company Saleable

14:20 - Renovate for the Buyer

17:50 - Case Study: Illuminating Value

22:00 - Un-Googleable M&A Secrets

26:30 - The 3-Year Engagement Process

30:10 - Taking the Leap


More Subject Matter Experts Playlist  

 • Subject Matter Experts Face to Face Interv...  ⁠


More ThinkSBA Resources

⁠https://calendly.com/thinksba - Schedule Call

https://g.page/thinksba - Google Business Page & Reviews

https://thinksba.com/faq - Frequently Asked Questions

https://mysbaloanpro.com⁠ - My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 

  / @thinksba  - YouTube Channel

What is My SBA Loan Pro Podcast?

Applying for an SBA loan can be stressful , grueling and confusing — does this sound familiar? Don’t worry, SBA Pro and Host of the My SBA Loan Pro podcast Ryan Smith, reveals valuable insights and best practices regarding the SBA loan program and application process. Don’t take another step on your SBA journey until your equipped to make sound and informed decisions at every turn. Start listening today!