Episodes
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...
May 24, 2024
E217: The Current State of Buying and Selling E-commerce Businesses with George Moulos
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/WxboHZiZZwc
About the Guest(s): George Moulos is an entrepreneur and the founder of Ecommerce Brokers, a company specializing in buying and selling online businesses, especially within the e-commerce, agency, and SaaS...
May 22, 2024
E216: David Lynch: Building and Selling a Successful 8-Figure Healthcare Business
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/GOlqbiQ_w9E
About the Guest(s): David Lynch is an entrepreneur from the UK who started a business in the healthcare sector. He began his journey by selling mobility and disability products from his spare room. Over the...