M&A Unplugged

Domenic Rinaldi runs Sun Acquisitions, a Chicago-based M&A firm, and he has been involved in over 300 transactions across various industries. That level of hands-on experience shows up in every episode of M&A Unplugged. The show ran for 108 episodes with a 5.0 rating from 85 reviews on Apple Podcasts, which is a strong endorsement from listeners. Episodes typically run 25 to 38 minutes and feature interviews with actual buyers, sellers, and professional transaction advisors. The format puts real stories at the center. You hear from people who have gone through the acquisition process and can talk honestly about what worked and what they wish they had known earlier. Topics have included making the most of M&A exclusivity periods, how to approach business valuation as a buyer or seller, understanding bank financing for deals, and why employee integration is a critical but often overlooked part of post-acquisition success. The show has wrapped its first season, but the back catalog remains one of the best collections of practical M&A advice out there. Domenic keeps the conversation grounded in reality rather than theory, which makes it especially useful for small and mid-market business owners navigating their first transaction.