Podcast Episodes

Taking a Single-City Acquisition Nationwide
Edward McDonnell bought a local services business via traditional search fund and grew it to 8 branches across 5 states.
February 26, 2026
Taking a Single-City Acquisition Nationwide
Year 1 in a $300k SDE Services Business
Scott Crosby weathered the challenges that come with buying a 4.5-employee services business, and Year 2 is looking up.
February 23, 2026
Year 1 in a $300k SDE Services Business
How to 4x a Small Manufacturer
Tato Corcoran returns with updates on her ownership of a sink maker that had just $400k in revenue when she bought it.
February 19, 2026
How to 4x a Small Manufacturer
Exiting for Millions vs. Long-Term Hold
Don Grigg reflects on the different outcomes for 2 businesses he bought in his 30s, one of which became his life's work.
February 16, 2026
Exiting for Millions vs. Long-Term Hold
How to Own 20% of Multiple SMBs
In addition to buying his own business, Evan DiLeonardi trades buy-side services for equity in other SMB acquisitions.
February 12, 2026
How to Own 20% of Multiple SMBs
$20m Net Worth After 25 Years Buying Businesses
He started by buying a small flooring business in 2000. Today Paul Lajoie takes home $1m a year and works how he wants.
February 9, 2026
$20m Net Worth After 25 Years Buying Businesses
SBA Deal Structuring to Manage Risk in a Cyclical Industry
Andrew Kurzrok connected with his seller over his manufacturing background, leading to a successful deal and transition.
February 5, 2026
SBA Deal Structuring to Manage Risk in a Cyclical Industry
$250k SDE Acquisition: Limited Downside, Big Upside
Sensing untapped potential, Ville-Matias Vilén bought a sub-million manufacturer with good IP and global distribution.
February 2, 2026
$250k SDE Acquisition: Limited Downside, Big Upside
The Late 40s Pivot Into Business Buying
Despite success in corporate, Jarom Wren wanted more freedom, so he traded 5 figures of salary for 7 figures of revenue.
January 29, 2026
The Late 40s Pivot Into Business Buying
The First Steps to a Family Holdco
Family planning and entrepreneurship converged as Linh & Leo Van Deibel bought their first (and not last) business.
January 26, 2026
The First Steps to a Family Holdco