Podcast Episodes

How to Reinvent a $1m Candle Manufacturer
Adam Goldberg had to adapt his corporate approach after buying a nearly-closed manufacturer whose sales were down 80%.
April 14, 2025
How to Reinvent a $1m Candle Manufacturer
Stars Align After 4 Broken Deals
Keegan Dum wound down his search fund after 2 years without a deal, but he went on to acquire & create a great outcome.
April 10, 2025
Stars Align After 4 Broken Deals
When Buying a Retail Business Makes Sense
Ken Eyjolfson looked at tons of businesses before deciding on a mattress outlet with $500k SDE and 700 5-star reviews.
April 7, 2025
When Buying a Retail Business Makes Sense
FedEx & Fencing: A Pivot into Ownership
After his foray into SMB ownership went well with FedEx routes, Matt O'Brien bought & doubled a $2.5m fencing business.
April 3, 2025
FedEx & Fencing: A Pivot into Ownership
Why Buy a Travel Agency (Because They Can Crush It)
You thought the internet killed them off, but the travel agency Jared Benoff bought does $1m SDE by dominating a niche.
March 31, 2025
Why Buy a Travel Agency (Because They Can Crush It)
Deciding to Start, Not Buy, a Small Business
Initially drawn to buying a business, Kevin Moyer instead decided to start a project-based blue collar business instead.
March 27, 2025
Deciding to Start, Not Buy, a Small Business
How to Buy a Multinational
Seeking a fit with his industrials experience, Adam Salmen bought an 8-figure business with locations around the world.
March 24, 2025
How to Buy a Multinational
Lessons from 24 Acquisition Nightmares
After his acquisition failed, Jed Morris connected with dozens of others who'd experienced the same. There are patterns.
March 20, 2025
Lessons from 24 Acquisition Nightmares
From Tech Sales to Forklift Repair
Recently laid off and a baby on the way, Shaugn Lindley pivoted into SMB ownership by buying a business with $550k SDE.
March 17, 2025
From Tech Sales to Forklift Repair
Building a Beloved Brand from a Tiny, Dying Business
Harley Sitner bought a struggling VW van repair shop for $100k in 2013. Today it's an 8-figure business and brand.
March 13, 2025
Building a Beloved Brand from a Tiny, Dying Business