MERGER SHE WROTE

About MERGER SHE WROTE

Merger She Wrote is a podcast for business owners looking to scale, sell, or transition their companies. Each episode unpacks the strategies behind successful exits, the pitfalls to avoid, and the steps to maximize value. Featuring expert insights and real-world case studies, this podcast helps you navigate the complexities of M&A with confidence. Whether you're planning your next move or just starting to think about the future, Merger She Wrote gives you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and build a business buyers want.

Publisher

Paloma Goggins

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Mar 2025

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2026

   EP 32 | Inside Due Diligence: Maximize Deal Value & Mitigate Risks

   In this episode of Merger She Wrote, Paloma Goggins, your host and the founder of Nocturnal Legal, is joined by paralegal Chesney Reeves to explain what due diligence is, how buyers review confidential information beyond the Letter of Intent, and how sellers can protect sensitive details by structuring disclosures in tranches tied to earnest deposits. The conversation covers how diligence is shared through cloud-based data rooms, why organizing contracts and records ahead of time prevents las...

2. 

   19 May 2026

   EP 31 | Mastering Mergers: Employee Retention Tactics for Business Success

   In this episode of Merger She Wrote, host Paloma Goggins and owner of Nocturnal Legal interviews business buyer David Hori about retaining employees during the M&A process and why people risk can make or break post-closing success. David explains that when leaders don’t communicate, employees fill the information gap with fear, so buyers and sellers should build transparency early and provide clear, positive framing around change and growth. Drawing on an integration where a 500-person co...

3. 

   5 May 2026

   EP 30 | Asset Protection 101: Marrying Business with Estate Planning

   In this episode of Merger She Wrote, host Paloma Goggins, owner of Nocturnal Legal, interviews asset-protection and estate-planning attorney Sherrie Prince about how entrepreneurs can align their business plans with their estate plans to “build a moat” around personal and company assets. Sherry explains that planning starts with the end goal—what retirement and an eventual exit look like—and should account for both external risks (like slip-and-fall claims that insurance may not fully cover) ...

Who has been a guest on MERGER SHE WROTE

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Diane Prince
• Carol Tice
• Chesney Reeves
• Scott Schwab
• Olenka Cullinan

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0