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Bloomberg Markets Show – M&A Outlook in 2023
CEO and founder, Thomas Smale, joined hosts Matt Miller and Paul Sweeney on the Bloomberg Markets Show. In this episode, Thomas discusses the evolving landscape of M&A activity in the tech sector, what private equity firms are looking for, and the impact of AI on the mid-market.
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Not Sure What To Buy or What to Invest in During a Recession? Watch This!
Most people think there are no “recession-proof” investments. Thomas sat down with eBusiness Institute CEO and co-founder Matt Raad to share exclusive insights on the current state of the website marketplace. Check out their conversation to hear about a specific type of investment that you want to consider during a recession.

Bloomberg Markets Show – M&A Outlook in 2023
CEO and founder, Thomas Smale, joined hosts Matt Miller and Paul Sweeney on the Bloomberg Markets Show. In this episode, Thomas discusses the evolving landscape of M&A activity in the tech sector, what private equity firms are looking for, and the impact of AI on the mid-market.

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

Real insights into SaaS M&A- SaaS Buyers Club
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.

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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.