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The Power of Reputation: How to Build a Business that Lasts

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In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, Thomas, CEO of FE International shares his tips for building the right reputation, such as the importance of analyzing every transaction, how to build the right workplace culture, and why it’s important to do the right thing.

Real insights into SaaS M&A- SaaS Buyers Club

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FE International CEO Thomas Smale sat down with Omeed Tabiei and Joe Prencipe on the most recent episode of SaaS Buyer’s Club. He sheds light on personal investment strategies and foresees an active M&A marketplace influenced by probable rate cuts in 2024. Transitioning to the transformative impact of AI, the episode casts a spotlight on its expansiveness across business models, predicting AI as a dominant trend over others like cryptocurrencies. It’s highlighted that AI’s integration could enhance operational efficiencies, thereby potentially increasing business valuations.

The Most Effective Strategies for Small Business Owners in the M&A Market

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In this episode of RELAYTO, Thomas shared his insights on the changing landscape of M&A deals. He explained that while strategic acquisitions are still important, the opportunistic aspect of M&A is becoming more challenging. Interestingly, he mentioned that buyers are becoming more disciplined but also more creative. For instance, private equity funds that previously wouldn’t consider deals below a certain valuation are now open to smaller deals. This means that there is a lot of demand for relatively small businesses with valuations below $100 million.