GovCon M&A Talk
The show illuminates the twists and turns of dealmaking, interviewing buyers, sellers, and M&A experts working in the federal government space. Sharon B. Heaton, CEO of sbLiftOff, an M&A advisory firm with deep expertise in government contracting, is the host of the show.
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
In Episode 2, Sharon Heaton interviews Cy Alba of PilieroMazza about a set of new regulations from the SBA that will shake up GovCon M&A for years to come. The new SBA regulations will significantly affect the value of many set-aside small businesses companies, decreasing the amount owners may be able to get for their entities after January 17, 2026, the date the new SBA regulations take effect.
PilieroMazza is known for its deep GovCon law expertise and Cy is just the guy to explain it all to us.
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
In our first episode, Sharon interviews Bob Kipps, the legendary dealmaker and founder of the GovCon M&A firm KippsDeSanto. Not only does Bob tell his own story of being a client in an M&A process, he talks about what is coming down the pike in aerospace, defense, and intelligence this year. Bob reviews market trends over the last few years, assesses the impact of the new Trump Administration on the M&A market and valuations, and gives practical advice for owners eying an exit in 2025.