Podcast Episodes

Shane Ehrsam & Brandon Adams return to discuss hiring a GM, buying business #2, the rewards of SMB life & managing envy.

Eric Hayes was an accomplished executive in the DC area with 5 kids when he decided to buy a business in Laramie, WY.

Peter Wild fielded offers to buy his business for years but sold only after being introduced to the searcher community.

After a successful military career, Don Gourley saw buying a business as the best means to "lead a unit" as a civilian.

AJ Wasserstein, Peter Mistretta & Mike Horowitz distill the selection of a franchise brand into 10 essential criteria.

Collapsing sales, unhelpful sellers, and a GM who quit. But 1 year later, Chris Jones is contemplating acquisition #2.

Connor Pera shares how taking incremental steps led to buying his first business much sooner than expected.

Josh Medow brought a mindset to his search that he would reshape whatever business he bought into a high-growth company.

Tim Ericson brings lessons from 13 years as a startup founder to the $4m printer rental company he recently bought.

August Felker did a search fund, then later a self-funded search so he could own & build his business for years to come.