Cascade Conversations

Employee Benefits as a Cultural and Valuation Advantage In the second half of this Cascade Conversations episode, Unlocking Benefit Advantage, Eric Green, Cascade Managing Director and Jason Glime, Spartan Wealth Management President, focus on the cultural and qualitative impact of employee benefits and how proactive education strengthens both workforce engagement and M&A readiness. They emphasize […]

Why Employee Benefits Matter in M&A Readiness In this episode of Cascade Conversations, Unlocking the Benefit Advantage, Eric Green – Managing Director, Cascade Partners is joined by Jason Glime, President of Spartan Benefit Advisors, to discuss why employee healthcare benefits are a critical—but often overlooked—factor in sell-side M&A readiness. They explain that benefits are typically […]

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Factors This is Part 2 of our Cascade Conversations episode on The Sale-Ready Mindset. To listen to Part 1, click here. Eric Green, Managing Director at Cascade Partners, and Craig Doescher, Founder and CEO of Doescher Group, explore the qualitative factors that significantly influence valuation—most notably reducing owner dependence and elevating a strong, […]

How to Build a Strong, More Transferable Business When it comes to selling a business, timing and financials matter—but true success starts with a sale-ready mindset. In this episode of Cascade Conversations, Cascade Partners Managing Director, Eric Green, talks with Craig Doescher, Founder and CEO of The Doescher Group, about how business owners can lay […]

Thinking About Selling Your Business? In Part Two of our Cascade Conversations series on sell-side readiness, Cascade Managing Director Eric Green and Patrick Degnan of Clark Hill Law explore why early planning is essential for a successful exit. They discuss key strategies like deal structuring, rollover equity, and when to start valuations for estate and gifting. Plus, they share a practical checklist to help business owners assess their readiness and chart a clear path forward.

Preparing to Sell Your Business? In Part One of our Cascade Conversations series, Cascade’s Eric Green and Patrick Degnan of Clark Hill share what business owners need to know to plan for a successful sale. From deal structure and contracts to timing and valuation drivers, this episode offers practical insights to help you prepare—whether a sale is near or years away.

Learn the importance of pre-planning for M&A tax in mergers and acquisitions with Cascade Managing Director, Eric Green, and Tax Practice Lead, Danny Soleimani, of Butzel Long.

Continue learning about the vital role of Reps and Warranties in M&A transactions in part 2 of this informative Cascade Conversation, featuring Cascade Managing Director, Arjun Murthy, and Justin Hanna of Taft Law.

Discover the vital role of Reps and Warranties in M&A transactions and their impact on corporate deals. Featuring Cascade Managing Director, Arjun Murthy, and Justin Hanna of Taft Law.

Join Jon Doehr, of Cascade Partners, and Tom Walker, of WalkerInsight, as they discuss the state of the agriculture industry in this insightful episode of Cascade Conversations.

Join Cascade Partners' Ron Miller and Rajesh Kothari to discuss what restructuring is, how it helps businesses and when it's most beneficial.

Join Cascade Managing Director, Rajesh Kothari, and Kevin DiDio of Barnes & Thornburg to discuss the power of a Letter of Intent in this insightful episode of Cascade Conversations.

Join a discussion on healthcare M&A transaction compliance considerations with Elizabeth Sullivan of McDonald Hopkins joins Cascade Managing Director, Rajesh Kothari, in this episode of Cascade Conversations.

Cascade Managing Director, Rajesh Kothari, and Chris Ballard, Partner at Varnum, LLP, discuss the tax implications of transactions in this informative episode of Cascade Conversations.

Cascade Managing Director, Rajesh Kothari, and Peter Roth of Varnum Law discuss mitigating challenges in M&A transactions.

Cascade Managing Director, Jon Doehr, and Christal Contini of McDonald Hopkins talk about the recent trends in M&A transactions resulting from recent changes in the economy

Join a discussion on the state of financings for middle-market business in the economic climate with Cascade Managing Director, Arjun Murthy, and Michael Romaya of Varnum Law.

Dive into the unique dynamics of healthcare transactions with Cascade Managing Director, Rajesh Kothari, and Elizabeth Sullivan of McDonald Hopkins.

Join a discussion on labor considerations in M&A transactions and how they affect all aspects transactions. Featuring Cascade Managing Director, Ron Reed, and Michael Blum of Foster Swift.

Mike Kulka of PM Environmental and Cascade Managing Director, Ron Reed, discuss environmental regulations businesses need to consider in M&A transactions.

This episode of Cascade Conversations defines M&A jargon into words we can all understand. Featuring Cascade Managing Director, Rajesh Kothari, and Justin Klimko, Butzel Long President and CEO.

Discover the IT Security preparation that goes into M&A in this discussion with Cascade Managing Director, Ron Reed, and Claudia Rast, of Butzel Long law firm.