Podcast Episodes

Reflections on 2 Years in the Knife Fight
Brett Kennedy has doubled & strengthened the sub-$1 million moving business he bought — but it hasn't been without pain.
July 25, 2024
Reflections on 2 Years in the Knife Fight
The Scrappy Path of a One-Man Holdco
When Dustin Carreon reached a ceiling in his first small business, he used the profits to start buying other businesses.
July 22, 2024
The Scrappy Path of a One-Man Holdco
Getting Reps: Helping Others Look at Deals Led to a Holdco
How Adam Markley evaluated thousands of businesses for sale and bought a handful of his own (6 in his portfolio today).
July 18, 2024
Getting Reps: Helping Others Look at Deals Led to a Holdco
Building a $10m EBITDA Leader in a Fragmented Space
Nick Haschka & Dillan Ferguson are 5 months and 2 acquisitions into a roll-up targeting $50-60m revenue in 5 years.
July 15, 2024
Building a $10m EBITDA Leader in a Fragmented Space
Buying & Growing a Business While Keeping a Day Job
How Dominick Blue bought an air duct cleaning business and took it into HVAC services, all while retaining his W-2.
July 11, 2024
Buying & Growing a Business While Keeping a Day Job
Buy as Search Fund, Keep as Long-Term Owner
By doubling a $3m EBITDA business Juan Aguilar bought with traditional search fund terms, he is able to hold it forever.
July 8, 2024
Buy as Search Fund, Keep as Long-Term Owner
It Really Happened: 100% Financing for an $8m Business
We caution against thinking you can find it: 100% seller financing. But Renan Cortez did — and on a sizable business.
July 4, 2024
It Really Happened: 100% Financing for an $8m Business
Turning $500k into a $38m Holdco (No Investors)
Garrison Snell enjoyed a modest exit at age 24. By 30, he'd parlayed that into a holdco with $9m EBITDA and a mission.
July 1, 2024
Turning $500k into a $38m Holdco (No Investors)
Candid Reflections on 7 Years of SMB Ownership
7 years ago Dan Verboski bought a sign business with $650k in earnings. He's doubled it, but ownership has taken a toll.
June 27, 2024
Candid Reflections on 7 Years of SMB Ownership
Announcing: Minds Capital
Will Smith has partnered with Niklas James & Max Lummis in a fund to invest in searcher & independent sponsor deals.
June 24, 2024
Announcing: Minds Capital