Podcast Episodes

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
The Appeal (and Risk) of Buying a Consulting Firm
Industry outsider Nick Munsee bought a traffic engineering firm for a good price, carefully de-risking the acquisition.
March 10, 2025
The Appeal (and Risk) of Buying a Consulting Firm
Why Treat an Acquisition Like a Startup
Day 1 changes? Yes please. Sean Daly brought a spirit of experimentation, iteration, and speed to a small HVAC business.
March 6, 2025
Why Treat an Acquisition Like a Startup
Buying in a Small Market, Building a Regional Powerhouse
Jonathan Bournigal returned to his native Dominican Republic to buy a business. He found a small one and has 6x'd it.
March 3, 2025
Buying in a Small Market, Building a Regional Powerhouse
How to Build a Holdco Foundation: Patiently
Barker Squire has grown his crane servicing business gradually over 6 years. Now he turns his attention to what's next.
February 27, 2025
How to Build a Holdco Foundation: Patiently