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Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers is interviewed by Joe Sullivan of The Manufacturing Executive. Frances Brunelle is the founder of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc., which specializes in the sale of lower middle-market manufacturing companies nationally.

Join us as we discuss:

• Factors that buyers will look for when evaluating a potential acquisition
• How to plan for your exit, even if it’s many years down the road
• How your brand image will affect your valuation
• Why right now is a better time than ever to sell

Frances Brunelle of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers is interviewed by Tim Rohling of The Growth Process Podcast.  Frances Brunelle is the founder of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc., which specializes in the sale of lower middle-market manufacturing companies nationally. Fran and her team help to ensure the continuity of U.S. Manufacturing by transitioning ownership to the next generation of entrepreneurs. Recently Fran was named to 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions). Fran is also the host of WAM (Women and Manufacturing) podcast, a Jacket Media production. Fran writes on topics that help manufacturing business owners prepare their companies for sale and navigate the sale process to ensure a positive financial result in support of their retirement.

Frances Brunelle of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers is interviewed by Lisa Ryan, Expert on Helping You Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Somone Else’s, discusses “How to Make More Money When Selling Your Manufacturing Business.”

Frances Brunelle of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers is interviewed by Kathryn Kelley at Ohio State University’s Manufacturing Institute, discussing the strength of the current M&A market and the options business owners have for exiting or merging to reach a new level of growth.

Frances Brunelle of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers is interviewed by Scott MacKenzie at The Industrial Talk Podcast, Discussing answers to “Manufacturing Transition” questions along with Fran’s unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!

Frances Brunelle of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers is interviewed on the topic “Pump Market Trends: Growth And Mergers & Acquisitions Predicted.”

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers writes – “M&A in Small Manufacturing Will Have Huge Growth in Q4 2020” according to Frances Brunelle in Mammoth Times.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers talks with Thomas R. Cutler on how 5G offers immense opportunity in the acceleration of selling manufacturing companies.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers recently shared a new two-minute video with Daily Broadcaster explaining why Q3 and Q4 are the perfect time to sell or buy a manufacturing company.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, writes “Preparing to be Acquired: COVID-19 Has Inspired Small Manufacturers to Embrace Robotics.”

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, writes “How Prospective Small Manufacturing Buyers Evaluate their Company Amid COVID-19.”

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, recently discussed how technology in professional development makes manufacturing more attractive for acquirers, especially now when the coronavirus pandemic grips the world.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, was interviewed by Thomas R. Cutler, leading Manufacturing Journalist Worldwide, author of more than 7,000 feature articles, on the topic of “Manufacturing Businesses Selling Quickly: Which Ones and How Much?”  Download the PDF of this article HERE.  To view the May 2020 issue of Manufacturing Outlook, click the button below.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, discusses Impacts of Supply Chain During COVID-19 in WRDE Coast TV.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, host of the Woman and Manufacturing (WAM) Podcast, was recently listed as one of the top 10 industrial podcasts by Thomas.net to keep updated on technology and industry sectors.  Frances Brunelle shared, “We are delighted to hear of the high ranking.”

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers  “Highlights some of the amazing manufacturing companies answering the Nations call for help during COVID-19” published in Ask.com.  A PDF version of this article on markets.Ask.com can be found HERE.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers writes about “Selling an Efficient Manufacturing Company in the Covid-19 Era,” published in Robotics & Automation News.

Frances Brunelle of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers  “Shares her story with us of how the company got started – and key insights into her field – Manufacturing Mergers & Acquisitions!” published in IndustrialSage.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers talks about “How FSMA Accelerated Merger and Acquisitions Activity for Small Food Manufacturers” published in Food Quality & Safety.  A PDF version of this article on Food Quality & Safety can be found HERE.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers talks about “China Trade Agreement Effect on Gear Manufacturing & Power Transmission M&A Market” published in Renewable Energy.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers writes “Manufacturing Owners Learn to Step Away When Preparing to Sell Business” published in The Atlantic Report.  A PDF version of this article on markets.Ask.com can be found HERE.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers writes “Women Owners See Data as Growth Strategy for Moldmaking” published in MoldMaking Technology.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers gives “Manufacturing Exit Strategy Advice” published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers “Tells Manufacturers to Avoid Unnecessary Upfront Fees” published in Virtual Strategy Magazine.

Frances Brunelle of  – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers is interviewed by Robotics & Automation News.  View the video HERE.

Manufacturing Talk Radio Episode Featuring Frances Brunelle founder of  – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers where she talks about Transitioning Ownership of Your Manufacturing Company.  Listen to this interview HERE or click player below and other interviews can be found HERE

Frances Brunelle of  – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers talks about “One-Third of Manufacturing Firms Will Be Owned by Women by 2030” and published in the Digital Journal.

Frances Brunelle of  Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers now hosts the WAM podcast.  Click here to listen to the podcasts.

Frances Brunelle of  – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers writes on the topic of “Small Manufacturers Learn How to Get Businesses Ready for Sale” and published in Wapakoneta Daily News.

Frances Brunelle of  – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers named to 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A

Frances Brunelle of  – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers Predicts 2020 Will Bring More Small Manufacturing Acquisitions.

Frances Brunelle of  – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers Discusses Importance of IIoT for Small Manufacturers Looking to Be Acquired.

Small manufacturers looking to be acquired must have IIoT, By Frances Brunelle, President of
 – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc.

“IIoT – Higher sales price for small manufacturers”

Frances Brunelle of  – Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers is excited to announce that she will be the new Host of Jacket Media’s Women And Manufacturing (WAM) Podcast

Quality Practices Can Help You Prepare to Sell Your Company – By Frances Brunelle

When quality is documented and addressed, the ability to get top asking price is improved

Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers Explain Why Small Manufacturers Need Not Pay Upfront Fees to Sell the Business by Frances Brunelle.

Frances Brunelle, President of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, writes:
Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers Add Value and Confidentiality for Manufacturing Sellers

Frances Brunelle, President of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Suggests Factors to Consider When Selling a Manufacturing Company

Frances Brunelle’s article on young baby-boomers saving Manufacturing in 2020 and beyond was published in Manufacturing Tomorrow in their Design & Development | Business Development section.

Manufacturing Day Perspective:  Attracting a Management Force, Not Just a Workforce – By Frances Brunelle

Frances Brunelle’s article on Determining the Right Time to Sell a Manufacturing Company was published in Automation Media in their Automation, Control & Plant Intelligence – Articles, Analysis, Reviews, Interviews & Views.