M&A Masters

Patrick Stroth has been hosting M&A Masters since 2018, and the show has grown into a go-to resource for understanding how lower-middle-market deals actually get done. With 170 episodes and a 4.5-star rating, Stroth brings in M&A advisors, attorneys, investment bankers, private equity operators, and the entrepreneurs who have been through exits themselves. The format is a straightforward interview, usually running 25 to 33 minutes. Stroth asks practical questions that reflect his background in transaction insurance -- he knows what can go wrong in deals and steers conversations toward the specific risks and protections that matter. Recent guests have included a supply chain optimization expert explaining how PE firms drive post-acquisition value, a family business advisor navigating legacy and succession, and an M&A attorney explaining why lower-middle-market companies need specialized legal counsel rather than generalist big-firm representation. What makes this show particularly useful is its focus on the $5 million to $250 million deal range -- the segment where most transactions happen but few podcasts bother to specialize. The guests are hands-on practitioners, not conference circuit regulars recycling generic advice. One episode on digital asset valuation, for instance, walked through exactly how buyers overlook hidden value in domains, social media accounts, and proprietary software during due diligence. Stroth publishes roughly biweekly, and the back catalog is deep enough to serve as an informal education in middle-market M&A. For business owners thinking about an exit, or the attorneys and advisors guiding them, this podcast delivers consistently useful, specific guidance.