Podcast Episodes

The Magic of Low Multiple + Growth
David Graf went after a business that had sat on the market, acquiring $750k of EBITDA for 2.7x. It's going well.
May 25, 2026
The Magic of Low Multiple + Growth
Rolling Up an Industry with 1.5x Multiples
Truc Nguyen has acquired 2 nail salons, an overlooked but fragmented industry where businesses trade at low multiples.
May 21, 2026
Rolling Up an Industry with 1.5x Multiples
The Origins and Future of a 9-Figure SMB Holdco
Gant Elmore and Matt Moldenhauer each bought $2m businesses they built over years. Today their holdco does over $200m.
May 18, 2026
The Origins and Future of a 9-Figure SMB Holdco
Too Good to Be True: Year 1 in a $700k SDE Business
Zack Mutnik thought he bought a $1.5m electrical contracting business for 2.3x. The numbers weren't what they seemed.
May 14, 2026
Too Good to Be True: Year 1 in a $700k SDE Business
How to Structure Around Risk in a $250k SDE Acquisition
Alicia Powers wanted to buy a general contractor but understood the risks in such businesses and negotiated accordingly.
May 11, 2026
How to Structure Around Risk in a $250k SDE Acquisition
Buying Small to Build for the Long Term ($300k SDE)
Brendan Duebner's goal is to build a healthy, long-term business of 20-40 people. Buying a $1.2m MSP was his first step.
May 7, 2026
Buying Small to Build for the Long Term ($300k SDE)
A $800k Business to Start, $60m Portfolio Today
Andrew Blazenko has made 6 acquisitions over the last ten years. Pairing businesses with operators is key to his model.
May 4, 2026
A $800k Business to Start, $60m Portfolio Today
Buying Then Losing a $2.1m HVAC Business
Dan Burnside thought he got a great deal on an $800k SDE business. Instead he'd bought bad faith and years of struggle.
April 30, 2026
Buying Then Losing a $2.1m HVAC Business
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