Videos & Podcasts

Wishing You All a Very Merry Christmas 2024

Season's Greetings! During this holiday season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our colleagues, clients, and professional connections. Your trust, collaboration, and support have been instrumental in our shared successes. This festive season is a time to reflect on the achievements we've made together and the relationships we've built. It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated and inspiring individuals. Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with peace, love, and happiness. Blessings to all, Matt Gilbert, Bret Pardue, and the GaP Team

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GaP Co-Founder Matt Gilbert on The New World Podcast

When you first think about selling a business, it seems pretty straightforward, right? You’ve worked hard and built something great and now it’s time to cash in on all that effort. But as I started learning more about the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), it quickly became clear that it’s not that simple.

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Matt Gilbert on The M&A Mastermind Podcast

GaP Co-Founder Matt Gilbert shares his extensive experience in the M&A industry. He discusses the importance of alignment between advisors and clients, the emotional aspects of selling a business, and the lessons learned from his own past exits.

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Matt Gilbert on the Grow Show

With over 31 years of experience as Partner, President, CEO, and Shareholder of successful middle and lower-middle-market businesses, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. What sets him apart is his unique perspective, having been personally invested in the success of businesses where his ownership, livelihood, and personal funds were on the line. In this episode of the Grow Show, Matt Gilbert will dive deep into the intricacies of business transactions. From evaluating the sale of a business to navigating acquisitions, taking on debt, restructuring personnel and processes, and making strategic business decisions, Matt shares his invaluable insights. What makes this conversation particularly compelling is Matt's ability to empathize with business owners, having been in their shoes himself.

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TXCPE Expo 2023

GaP Co-Founder Matt Gilbert was invited to present at The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants TXCPE Expo in San Antonio, Tx on December 4th, 2023. Matt laid out the important role trusted advisors such as CPAs play in a business owner’s exit strategy. Whether you’re a Lawyer, Wealth Manager, Banker, or CPA when a trusted advisor provides realistic and accurate advice along with a trusted M&A Advisor, it helps business owners carve a solid pathway to exit their business successfully. If you would like Matt Gilbert to speak at your event, please contact Marjory Loebe at mloebe@gap-advisors.com

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CPE by the Sea 2023 - Matt Gilbert Presents

Mat Gilbert, Co-Founder of Gilbert & Pardue Transaction Advisors presents in TXCPA CPE by the Sea 2023 about the important role CPAs play in their business clients' exit strategy.

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Intangible Balance Sheet Episode 17: Matt Gilbert

Welcome to another Intangible Balance Sheet episode. Today Matt Gilbert joins us to share his story of growing up as an aspiring entrepreneur of mowing lawns and selling firewood to founding and selling three different businesses. We unpack some of his "tribal knowledge," hopes for his family in the future, as well as what he sees for the next chapter.

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Gilbert & Pardue Christmas Greeting 2021

Matt Gilbert of Gilbert & Pardue Business Advisors (GaP) reflects on 2021 in this Christmas Greeting.

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Selling Without Regrets Requires Alignment with the Right Transaction Advisor

Adam Torres of Mission Matters and Matt Gilbert explore the role of a transaction advisor

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15:18

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Houston CPA Society Tuesday Talk with Matt Gilbert

M&A discussion with Kristie Ondracek (CFO/COO) TXCPA Houston Foundation and Matt Gilbert of GaP Business Advisors

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55:50

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Q&A Session with Matt Gilbert of Gap Business Advisors and Kristie Ondracek (CFO/COO) TXCPA Houston Foundation

Kristie Ondracek interviews Matt Gilbert on How soon should I approach my clients on starting to discuss an exit transaction?

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53:43

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Are You Prepared?

Matt Gilbert provides advice to the advisor working with a client to navigate every stage of the journey in selling a business…from preparation to buyer vetting, due diligence, and closing the deal.

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50:10

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Matt Gilbert - LCPA Conference "Navigating the Journey in Selling a Business"

Matt Gilbert provides advice to the advisor working with a client to navigate every stage of the journey in selling a business…from preparation to buyer vetting, due diligence, and closing the deal.

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42:35

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Next Steps in Business Ownership

Matt Gilbert discusses Baby Boomers, next steps in business ownership

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02:16

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Employment Contracts

Matt Gilbert discusses employment contracts when selling your business

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01:20

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Your Business Story

Matt Gilbert discusses telling your business story and the future that lies ahead when selling your business

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01:16

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What does a buyer get in an Asset Sale

Matt Gilbert discusses “What does a buyer get in an Asset Sale?”

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01:23

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Confidentiality Agreements

Matt Gilbert discusses confidentiality agreements when selling your business

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01:27

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Managing Cash Transactions

Matt Gilbert discusses pocketing cash or cash management when owning a business

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01:46

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Managing Leases

Matt Gilbert discusses experiences with different types of business leases

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Employee Retention

Matt Gilbert discusses key employee (retention bonus) when selling your business

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01:38

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What is Within Control of a Business Owner

Matt Gilbert discusses what is in control and what is not within your control when owning a business

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01:57

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Capturing M&A Best Practices

Matt Gilbert discusses attending M&A conference to capture industry best practices

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00:58

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Utilization of Earnest Money

Matt Gilbert discusses use of “Earnest money” in an M&A transaction when selling your business

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02:47

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Integrity of Your Business Advisor

Matt Gilbert discusses business advisor integrity when selling your business

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01:55

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Equity Guidelines and Principles

Matt Gilbert discusses employee equity guidelines when selling your business

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02:34

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Environmental Concerns and/or Liabilities

Matt Gilbert discusses Environmental concerns and liabilities when selling your business

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02:20

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Real Estate Component of a Transaction

Matt Gilbert discusses the real estate component of a business sale transaction

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01:56

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Value Builder Advisor Mastermind with Sam Mendelsohn

In this Advisor Mastermind with Sam Mendelsohn, COO of The Value Builder System™ along with Matt Gilbert and Scott Bastian of Gilbert & Pardue, they share how they went from a forecasted $0 in revenue in 2020 to beating their 2019 numbers (their best year ever) in 120 days, despite the COVID 19 pandemic impact.

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Creating a Win-Win | Outlining Terms

Chad Schmidt, Founder of TimoloGC, and Matt Gilbert, Principal of GaP Business Advisors, discuss creating a win/win scenario through outlining terms. Matt shares how to share and manage risk so that you and the buyer have a win-win solution to make a deal.

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02:30

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Post Medical Billing Transaction | What Goes in Your Pocket

Chad Schmidt, Founder of TimoloGC, and Matt Gilbert, Principal of GaP Business Advisors, discuss post exit transaction, what goes in your pocket. Matt, an Exit Strategist, shares some of the fees you should consider and an option that may put more money in your pocket.

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01:51

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The Intensity of Negotiation

Chad Schmidt, Founder of TimoloGC, and Matt Gilbert, Principal of GaP Business Advisors, discuss the intensity of a negotiation. Matt shares how a 3rd party representative may help shield the frustration sellers can experience en route to consummating a transaction and to maintain the good relationship necessary to pass the baton.

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01:34

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Working with a Broker | What to Avoid

Chad Schmidt, Founder of TimoloGC, and Matt Gilbert, Principal of GaP Business Advisors, discuss working with a broker and what to avoid. Matt shares what you should look for when evaluating a broker and what to steer clear from. He raises some red flags of subtleties you should consider.

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02:32

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Selling Your Business: How are Current Valuations?

Jeff Thomas, CEO of Archetype Wealth Management, and Matt Gilbert, Principal of GaP Business Advisors, were having a conversation recently about some different misperceptions in the marketplace, are valuations cheap? Are they expensive? How do you look at that?

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04:44

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Getting the Most Value for Your Business

Jeff Thomas, CEO of Archetype Wealth Management, and Matt Gilbert, Principal of GaP Business Advisors, share how any business can be at the high-value range.

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02:05

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Great Culture or the Best Price?

Jeff Thomas, CEO of Archetype Wealth Management, and Matt Gilbert, Principal of GaP Business Advisors, share how planning ahead, having a great deal team and strategic execution allow you to maintain control of the values, culture and things that are important to you without having to sacrifice on price.

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03:26

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How Has COVID-19 Impacted the M&A Market?

Jeff Thomas, CEO of Archetype Wealth Management, and Matt Gilbert, Principal of GaP Business Advisors, share how the current economic environment is impacting both business owners looking to transition and third-party buyers.

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The Entrepreneur’s Banker Podcast

In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Expert, we talk with Matt Gilbert, founding partner of Gilbert & Pardue, a lower middle-market M&A firm.

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Matt Gilbert on You're Doing it Wrong with Mark Henderson Leary

We touch on so many topics in this episode, it's hard to list them all. We talk about what it is to know yourself well enough to get comfortable being bold and proud of our beliefs. How to be a leader, businessperson, parent, spiritual person, and fit it all together in a way that actually works.

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01:55:57

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Matt Gilbert Featured on The Brand Manual - Podcast

My good friends over at Fidelis and High Octane have started a really cool, highly-informative podcast geared towards helping organizations who are trying to figure out how to position their brands in crowded, noisy markets.

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