Episodes
Aug. 21, 2024
E240: Build, Scale, Exit: This is How Jeff Durso Did It. From .com to Inc 500
About the Guest(s):
Jeff Durso is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup veteran who has successfully founded and exited multiple companies. Graduating during the dawn of the .com era, Jeff has navigated the tech and startup world, creating notable...
Aug. 14, 2024
E239: The Ultimate Exit Guide: Top Strategies for Preparing Your Business for a High-Value Sale
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/K-IG8lpJqa8
About the Guest(s):
Christine Nicholson is a distinguished business mentor, speaker, and expert in exit and succession planning. With a robust background encompassing military service, banking, and...
Aug. 7, 2024
E237: Simon Leroux Discusses AI in M&A and Founding Optionality
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/4JbdUbvj5JI
About the Guest(s):
Simon Leroux is a seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO and Founder of Optionality, an AI-driven platform focused on the mergers and acquisitions space. With a rich history in building and...
July 31, 2024
E236: Buying a Flat Pack Business: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned in Acquiring a Business
Watch Here: https: //youtu.be/wJTXbfql96E
About the Guest(s):
Mark Moodley: Mark resides in Australia and has been deeply involved in small business operations, buying and selling entities. He has an extensive background working for a European car...
July 26, 2024
E235: Customer Focus: The Key to Transforming a Struggling HOA Company into a Success Story
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/MDgtE2BSinM
About the Guest(s):
Brian Shields is a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and business acquisition and management. After starting his...
July 24, 2024
E234: Helping Business Owners Achieve Successful Exits: Proven Strategies for a Smooth Transition
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/bRZRLAASZO0
About the Guest(s):
Christine McDannell is the founder and principal intermediary of The Magnolia Firm, a boutique business brokerage firm. Boasting over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Christine has...
July 19, 2024
E233: Guide to Building a Proprietary Database for Business Acquisitions with Expert Tips
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/dsTN_j_pIAY
About the Guest(s):
Conner Young is the co-founder of Kairo Data, a company that focuses on helping investors and searchers source and find business deals. Conner has a diverse background in traditional...
July 17, 2024
E232: Nate Ginsburg's Insights on Managing E-Commerce, Logistics, and Building Global Teams
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/yPVBN0SOG14
About the Guest(s): Nate Ginsburg is a seasoned entrepreneur with an impressive track record of building and acquiring businesses. He is the owner of Centurica, which provides due diligence and quality of...
July 12, 2024
E231: Inside the Acquisition Process: How Reg Zeller Scaled CaneKast to a Multi-Foundry Empire
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/6DbRyX6Ntk8
About the Guest(s):
Reg Zeller is the CEO and founder of CaneKast, a company specializing in non-ferrous foundries, primarily dealing with aluminum but also handling brass, bronze, and zinc. With a...
July 10, 2024
E230: Mastering Niche Marketing: Karl Hughes' Strategy to Building from 0 to $2.5M Business
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/UceNs5WwLCI
About the Guest(s):
Karl Hughes is the founder and creator of Draft.dev, a technical content marketing agency. With a background in mechanical and software engineering, Karl has propelled his career forward...
July 5, 2024
E229: Scaling Up: Coastline Academy's Acquisition Strategy Secrets for Entrepreneurial Success
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/QjuxhjOAlBM
About the Guest(s):
Nigel Tunnacliffe is the CEO of Coastline Academy, a national driving school dedicated to eradicating car crashes through high-quality education. With a tech background and an MBA from...
July 3, 2024
E228: Acquiring an IT MSP: Strategies, Overcoming Challenges, and Ensuring a Smooth Transition
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Oiz8SmK_ZVs
About the Guest:
Nick Akers is the CEO of STL Communications, an IT managed service provider, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions. With a technical education and background in the specialty...
June 28, 2024
E227: Connor Pera Discusses Journey to Acquisition Entrepreneurship and Growing The Print Authority
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/nt8joaIOv5s
About the Guest(s): Connor Pera is an accomplished acquisition entrepreneur specializing in commercial printing services. After earning his business degree from Penn State and an MBA from Chicago, Connor...
June 26, 2024
E226: Morli Desai Discusses Her Journey in Acquiring and Revitalizing a Skincare E-commerce Business
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/pVdjC2400Bk
About the Guest(s): Morli Desai is an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Amaira Natural Skincare. With an MBA from Wharton and a diverse background that includes working on Wall Street and with...
June 21, 2024
E225: Acquisitions and E-Commerce: A Success Story from QVC Sales to Disc Golf Entrepreneurship
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/2Tbjl960u4E
About the Guest(s): Martin Bispels is an experienced entrepreneur and marketing expert with a background in e-commerce, sales, and business development. Starting at QVC in TV production and sales, he developed...
June 19, 2024
E224: Caroline Chapdelaine Discusses Carve-Out of North Star Photonics on How2Exit Podcast
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ZOvf5bIg6BE
About the Guest(s): Caroline Chapdelaine is the CEO and Co-Founder of North Star Photonics, a company specialized in defense manufacturing technology, specifically focusing on photonics and fiber optic...
June 18, 2024
E223: The Pilot Project: A Solution For First Time Buyers to Buy Lower Markets and Sell A Roll-Up
(RE-UPLOADED)
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/f7lSzU7s13k
About the Guest(s): Roger Best is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning mechanical engineering, law, and private equity. He has a rich history working with prominent...
June 14, 2024
E223: The Acquisitions Pilot Project: A Solution For 1st Time Buyers to Buy Lower Markets and Sell A Roll-Up
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/9tdx1Z267KI
About the Guest(s):
Roger Best is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning mechanical engineering, law, and private equity. He has a rich history working with prominent organizations like...
June 12, 2024
E222: Paul Neal Discusses Wealth Building by Owning Business Property
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/7yv4lBmHPqg
About the Guest(s): Paul Neal is a seasoned financial strategist and real estate finance expert with a background in engineering. Since 1998, Paul has built and sold multiple companies, establishing his...
June 7, 2024
E221: Michael Mufson Discusses Investment Banking and Business Exit Strategies
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Fp0i_V5iyU0
About the Guest(s): Michael Mufson is a seasoned investment banker with a career spanning several decades. He started working for a U.S. Senator before transitioning to Ernst and Young in their consulting...
June 5, 2024
E220: From Corporate to Trailers: Shane Ehrsam Discusses His Journey to Trailer Dealership Ownership
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/BC2JA35P67s
About the Guest(s):
Shane Ehrsam, a seasoned business operator specializing in B2B mergers and acquisitions, began his career in entrepreneurial management. After eleven years in an industrial uniform...
May 31, 2024
E219: Unlocking True Business Value: Strategies and Insights for Mid-Market Sales w/ Trever Acers
Disclaimer: Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”) is a leading investment banking and valuation firm that services middle market companies in select industries of focus: Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare Tech &...
May 29, 2024
E218: Nathan Lenahan Discusses Hiring Operators for Small Businesses
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/2ggutbZru4M
About the Guest(s): Nathan Lenahan is an experienced entrepreneur and former military professional. After serving in the army for six years, including multiple tours in Iraq, Nathan pursued a career in real...