Podcast Episodes

From 16 Years in Corporate to a $1m SDE Acquisition
After years of corporate success, Jesus Wong yearned for something else. When he discovered ETA, he knew he'd found it.
August 7, 2025
From 16 Years in Corporate to a $1m SDE Acquisition
Building a $25m FedEx Route Empire from $100k Equity
Avery Tomek bought his first little $1m FedEx route with an SBA loan. 3 years later, he has 240 trucks and $600k weeks.
August 4, 2025
Building a $25m FedEx Route Empire from $100k Equity
Buying a $200m Franchisor (Not Units, the Whole System)
Tyler & Zach Gordon's search for an overlooked industry with good prospects led to a franchise system of thrift stores.
July 31, 2025
Buying a $200m Franchisor (Not Units, the Whole System)
A $10m Acquisition for Freedom and Family
Anica John bought a print-on-demand business to have more time with her kids without compromising her career ambitions.
July 28, 2025
A $10m Acquisition for Freedom and Family
You’ve Been Served: Buying a $1.3m Process-Serving Company
At a low point in life, Raj Kankaria was served papers. But he liked the business and bought a process-serving company.
July 24, 2025
You’ve Been Served: Buying a $1.3m Process-Serving Company
One Year, 3x Revenue, and a Clear Path to $15M
Enrique Rodriguez bought a project-based construction business (gasp) with $1.4m in revenue. One year later it's at $4m.
July 21, 2025
One Year, 3x Revenue, and a Clear Path to $15M
From Searcher to Sponsor: How to Buy a $22m Business
Yan Vinarskiy began as a self-funded searcher but shifted his model mid-search when he found a business too big for SBA.
July 17, 2025
From Searcher to Sponsor: How to Buy a $22m Business
Saying No to CEO Roles, Yes to Ownership
Accomplished CEO Marci LaRouech sought to build a business without investor pressure. A sub $1m HR firm was the way.
July 14, 2025
Saying No to CEO Roles, Yes to Ownership
From Sales Freefall to $1.2m/Month
By reconceiving the paint dealership he bought as a marketing & sales organization, Ryan Adams pushed it to new heights.
July 10, 2025
From Sales Freefall to $1.2m/Month
Reviving a Covid-Crushed Business: $0 to $6m in 3 Years
Adam Rao took a chance on an exhibit production business that had generated zero revenue in 15 months. It's gone well.
July 7, 2025
Reviving a Covid-Crushed Business: $0 to $6m in 3 Years