Ep. 14 Banking on Behavioral Health with L.A. Galyon

When is the right time to call an investment banker? And what exactly can they do for your behavioral health business?

In this episode of MasterMined, Mark Scrivner and Jeff Skillen sit down with L.A. Galyon, Managing Director at Brentwood Capital Advisors, to explore the often-misunderstood world of mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises in behavioral health. Drawing on years of advising founder-led organizations and private equity-backed platforms, L.A. shares his journey into investment banking, why timing matters, and how the right approach can maximize value for owners.

Whether you're years away from selling or actively preparing for a transaction, this conversation delivers candid insights on market dynamics, common missteps, and how to position your business for the best outcome.

What You'll Learn

• When and why to bring in an investment banker.

• How to prepare your behavioral health company for a sale.

• The current state of the M&A market in behavioral health.

• Common mistakes owners make in transaction planning.

• The value of starting conversations before you think you're ready.

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L earn More & Connect

Connect with the Guest:

 

L.A. Galyon: 

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-a-galyon-88244321/ 

Company | https://www.brentwoodcap.com/ 

 

Connect with the Hosts

 

Mark Scrivner:

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscrivner/ 

Company | https://www.snapshotinteractive.com/

Organization | https://creativeassembly.agency/ 

 

Jeff Skillen:

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-skillen-199507/

Company | https://www.skillsetenterprises.com/