Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions by Colonnade Advisors

Colonnade Advisors focuses on middle market M&A in financial and business services, and their podcast reflects that specialization. Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay co-host, bringing their experience as investment bankers who work with companies valued between 20 million and 500 million dollars. The show has 30 episodes with a 5.0 rating from 34 reviews, which is a strong signal given the niche audience. Episodes run 26 to 41 minutes and get into the specific tactics and technical aspects of middle market dealmaking. Recent topics include why you should hire an advisor for your sale, questions sellers should ask potential buyers, and strategic exit planning for equipment leasing and finance companies. The industry-specific episodes are particularly useful because they go beyond general M&A advice and address the unique dynamics of financial services transactions. The hosts have a comfortable dynamic and explain concepts clearly without talking down to the audience. If you own or manage a company in the 20 to 500 million dollar range and are thinking about a transaction, or if you advise companies in that space, this podcast speaks directly to your situation. The episodes are dense with actionable information and there is very little filler.