ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.
by Melissa Gragg
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The Real Deal: Why Buyers and Sellers Never Agree on Value
Jun 3, 2026
1h 01m 29s
Price Is Only the Beginning: Where Millions Are Won or Lost in M&A
May 20, 2026
1h 07m 46s
What Makes a Company Fundable? Inside the Mind of an Investor
May 13, 2026
40m 07s
Signs Your Spouse Is Hiding Money & How to Prove It
May 6, 2026
1h 09m 03s
What Happens When You Don’t Properly Value Assets in Divorce
Apr 29, 2026
32m 14s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/3/26 |  The Real Deal: Why Buyers and Sellers Never Agree on Value | Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com — a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri. In today’s episode, I’m joined by David C. Barnett—an international speaker, author, consultant, and one of the most respected voices in the world of buying, selling, financing, and managing small and medium-sized businesses. Together, we take a deep dive into what really happens ... | 1h 01m 29s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  Price Is Only the Beginning: Where Millions Are Won or Lost in M&A✨ | M&Abusiness valuation+3 | Holli Moeini | — | St. Louis, Missouri | M&Abusiness valuation+3 | — | 1h 07m 46s | |
| 5/13/26 |  What Makes a Company Fundable? Inside the Mind of an Investor✨ | fundinginvestment+3 | — | — | St. Louis, Missouri | fundableinvestor+3 | — | 40m 07s | |
| 5/6/26 |  Signs Your Spouse Is Hiding Money & How to Prove It✨ | hidden moneyfinancial manipulation+3 | Victoria Kirilloff | Divorce Analytics | St. Louis, Missouri | hidden moneyfinancial manipulation+3 | — | 1h 09m 03s | |
| 4/29/26 |  What Happens When You Don’t Properly Value Assets in Divorce✨ | divorceasset valuation+3 | — | — | — | divorceasset valuation+3 | — | 32m 14s | |
| 4/24/26 |  Business Valuation Mistakes That Can Cost You Millions✨ | business valuationcourt evidence+3 | — | — | — | business valuationcourt+5 | — | 25m 58s | |
| 4/11/26 |  Behind the Headlines: Celebrity Divorce Truths✨ | celebrity divorcefamily law+5 | Randy Kessler | ValuationPodcast.com | St. Louis, Missouri | celebrity divorcefamily law+5 | — | 46m 41s | |
| 3/20/26 |  Discovery Is Power: Subpoenas & Divorce Strategy✨ | divorce strategysubpoenas+3 | Becky | — | St. Louis, Missouri | discoverydivorce+4 | — | 30m 22s | |
| 2/27/26 |  Handshake Deals, Huge Numbers: Why Agreements Can Collapse on Appeal✨ | business valuationlegal agreements+3 | Kelly Lise Murray | ValuationPodcast.com | St. Louis, Missouri | handshake dealsjury verdicts+5 | — | 48m 07s | |
| 2/13/26 |  Deliver the Team, Not the Result: The Leadership Shift Founders Must Make✨ | leadershipbusiness value+3 | Peter Anderton | ValuationPodcast.com | St. Louis, MissouriUK | leadership shiftbusiness valuation+3 | — | 41m 40s | |
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| 1/30/26 |  Valuation Decisions That Shape Family Wealth✨ | family wealthbusiness valuation+3 | Jeff Condren | — | St. LouisChicagoland | valuationfamily business+3 | — | 37m 36s | |
| 1/21/26 |  Before the Sale: Building Trust Around Family, Money, and the Next Generation✨ | family transitiontrust building+3 | Emily Bouchard | ValuationPodcast.com | St. Louis | businessvaluation+5 | — | 24m 56s | |
| 1/2/26 |  The Future of Leadership: Self-Awareness, Authenticity, and Human Connection✨ | leadershipself-awareness+4 | Emily BouchardAkasha | — | — | leadershipself-awareness+4 | — | 1h 05m 45s | |
| 12/12/25 |  Who Owns Your Digital Empire? Protect & Value Your Invisible Assets Before You Sell Your Business | Who Owns Your Digital Empire? Protect & Value Your Invisible Assets Before You Sell Your Business Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com—your go-to resource for navigating the world of business growth and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode, I sit down with Paige Wiest, CEO of Tree Ring Digital, to uncover one of the biggest blind spots business owners face today—digital asset ownership, continuity, and valuatio... | 54m 10s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  The Unexpected Cost of Not Planning Your Exit | The Unexpected Cost of Not Planning Your Exit | ValuationPodcast.com with Mark Howley Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com—your go-to resource for navigating the world of business growth and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri. In today’s episode, I’m joined by returning guest Mark Howley — entrepreneur, former business owner, consultant, and podcaster — to break down the unexpected cost of NOT planning your exit. Mark shares st... | 1h 06m 20s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 |  Women, Wealth & the Future of Art Value: Galleries, Online Sales & Legacy | Women, Wealth & the Future of Art Value: Galleries, Online Sales & Legacy | ValuationPodcast.com In this episode of ValuationPodcast.com, Melissa Gragg speaks with Ann Priftis, CEO of a group of seven contemporary art galleries across the U.S. and Canada and an art advisor/appraiser—about how value is created (and preserved) in today’s art market. You’ll hear how galleries are shifting from the classic “white box” model to hybrid sales (in-person + OVR/online viewing rooms), why man... | 47m 45s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 |  Inside the ESOP Deal: How Value, Regulation, and Exit Really Work | In this episode of ValuationPodcast.com, host Melissa Gragg sits down with Kelly Finnell, one of the nation’s top ESOP consultants with over 40 years of experience. Together, they uncover insider strategies behind ESOP valuation, regulations, financing, and exit planning. From misconceptions about fair market value to how ESOP-owned companies merge, this discussion helps business owners, advisors, and valuation professionals understand what really happens inside an ESOP deal. Whether you’re ... | 35m 40s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 |  The Biggest Challenges When Scaling a Business (and How to Overcome Them) | The Biggest Challenges When Scaling a Business (and How to Overcome Them) Scaling a business is never easy—especially when you’re also planning for an eventual exit. In this episode of ValuationPodcast.com, host Melissa Gragg talks with Mark Howley, seasoned CEO and strategist, about the biggest challenges business owners face when scaling and selling their companies. They cover everything from chasing growth vs. focusing on profits, using debt wisely, building management teams, preparing fo... | 1h 16m 17s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 |  Scaling, Selling & Staying Ready: The BITES Method | Thinking about selling your business—or scaling it to the next level? In this episode of ValuationPodcast.com, host Melissa Gragg sits down with financial strategist and bestselling author Monica Garcia Duggal to break down her proven Financial BITES Method. With over 30 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, and helping entrepreneurs build wealth, Monica reveals how to prepare your company for growth, exit, and legacy. Whether you’re a baby boomer business owner planning retir... | 52m 49s | ||||||
| 8/8/25 |  Inheritance, Divorce, and Sudden Wealth: Managing What You Didn't Build | Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com—a podcast and video series where we explore all things related to business valuation, financial transitions, and strategic planning. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. In today’s episode, we’re stepping into a topic that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough: what happens when you suddenly come into wealth you didn’t create. To help us unpack this, I’m joined by Myra Salzer, founder of The Wealth Conservan... | 52m 43s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 |  AI is a Tool. A Negotiation Expert is a Weapon | Negotiation Strategy & Deal-Making | AI is a Tool. A Negotiation Expert is a Weapon | Negotiation Strategy & Deal-Making Hi, welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about all things business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, I’m talking to Christine Nicholson, a multi-award-winning business mentor, speaker, and author. She’s also an expert in exit and succession planning and works with clients all over the world. She... | 1h 05m 53s | ||||||
| 7/3/25 |  Employment Law For Business Owners | A Business Valuation Podcast | Employment Law For Business Owners with Gary Martoccio - Business Valuation Podcast Video Series | Valuation Expert Melissa Gragg Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, your go-to podcast and video series for all things business and valuation. I’m your host, Melissa Gragg, a valuation mediator and expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode, I’m joined by Gary Martoccio, a seasoned employment attorney representing employees across nine states, based in Tampa, Florida. Today, we dive deep... | 36m 09s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 |  Empowering Creatives: How to Build Community, Strategy, and Success for Artists - Kre8 Spaces, LLC | Empowering Creatives: How to Build Community, Strategy, and Success for Artists - Kre8 Spaces, LLC - ValuationPodcast.com Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast and video series covering all things business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. Today’s episode is a truly inspiring one. We’re joined by Quintrel Brown, Dwayne Ferguson, and Christian Boyd—three creative entrepreneurs and founders of Kre8 Spaces, a producti... | 51m 32s | ||||||
| 6/10/25 |  Small Business Success and Exit Strategy - A Business Valuation Podcast | Hi, welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a financial mediator and valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri. We're speaking today with Mark Howley about small business success and exit strategies, and his passion is in talking about business, growing business, and public speaking. He also has a podcast that we'll talk about later, but today he's going to share his story about building a ... | 53m 42s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 |  Importance of Communication and Marketing Alignment - Business Valuation Podcast | Importance of Communication and Marketing Alignment - Business Valuation & Mergers and Acquisitions Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, your hub for discussions about business and valuation. I'm your host, Melissa Gragg, a mediator and business valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode, we're joined by Loretta Tarozaite from Las Vegas, a renowned executive presence strategist. We'll delve into the crucial roles of communication and marketing alignment in business, explo... | 35m 48s | ||||||
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