Podcast Episodes

From $1m to $25m in 6 Years
Jeff Flannery is a great example of how franchising complements ETA, having rolled up 17 units since starting in 2019.
April 27, 2026
From $1m to $25m in 6 Years
The Searchers Building a $10m EBITDA Powerhouse
Nicolás Lulli bought a document storage business in Peru. 6 years later, it is a $25m leader in the Andean region.
April 23, 2026
The Searchers Building a $10m EBITDA Powerhouse
Buying a $40m Business as a 49-Year-Old First-Timer
Greg Hirsch wants more seasoned professionals to understand how valuable their experience can be to an ETA journey.
April 20, 2026
Buying a $40m Business as a 49-Year-Old First-Timer
How Business-Buyer Fit Led to 2.2x and No PG
Thanks to strong business-buyer fit, Joe Wynn negotiated great terms to acquire a $600k SDE sales & service business.
April 16, 2026
How Business-Buyer Fit Led to 2.2x and No PG
Buying a Business to Balance Ambition and Kids
Constrained in her job and seeking more time for her kids, Ana Lia Barragan bought a $385k/yr, 30-year-old business.
April 13, 2026
Buying a Business to Balance Ambition and Kids
A Search Fund Journey to $350m
Jenna Whigham and her brother bought a large business for a search fund, then grew it 6x larger over the last 5 years.
April 9, 2026
A Search Fund Journey to $350m
"Life is Just Brighter" in a $1.2m Distribution Business
Joseph Cruz left a lucrative job in finance to pursue business ownership. Year 1 has gone well (despite losing his GM).
April 6, 2026
"Life is Just Brighter" in a $1.2m Distribution Business
From Small Acquisition to $30m Industry Leader
It took Robin Kovitz four years to find her business, which she has built into an industry leader and her life's work.
April 2, 2026
From Small Acquisition to $30m Industry Leader
How to Acquire 25 Franchise Units in 2.5 Years
Jack Foster & Jake McLaughlin raised $2.8m to buy 10 Meineke stores. That equity has taken them further than expected.
March 30, 2026
How to Acquire 25 Franchise Units in 2.5 Years
Turning $25k into a $3.2m Exit in Under 4 Years
Corey Mullins had worked in the trade over a decade when he bought a tiny, failing HVAC business for its phone number.
March 26, 2026
Turning $25k into a $3.2m Exit in Under 4 Years