Podcast Episodes

It's All Your Fault: How to Become CEO of Your Acquisition
Mike Curry bought a business only to struggle for years as its new CEO. He shares the lessons that unlocked 2x growth.
January 3, 2022
It's All Your Fault: How to Become CEO of Your Acquisition
A Cautionary Tale of Buying Too Small
JD Klein bought a print shop for $100k, thinking such a small acquisition carried little risk. The opposite was true.
December 20, 2021
A Cautionary Tale of Buying Too Small
Choosing Laundromats over Real Estate
Geoff Oliver bought 2 laundromats in rural Texas. He shares his numbers & what to consider when acquiring a laundromat.
December 16, 2021
Choosing Laundromats over Real Estate
5 Takeaways from Harvard's ETA Conference
Harvard's acquisition entrepreneurship conference took place last week. Organizer Michael Ledecky shares 5 takeaways.
December 13, 2021
5 Takeaways from Harvard's ETA Conference
Lessons from 14 Years in Search
Having searched, acquired, and exited a business himself starting back in 2007, today Mark Sinatra invests in searchers.
December 9, 2021
Lessons from 14 Years in Search
What to Acquire: 3 Hot Sectors for Business Buyers
Casey Clark talks hot industries, identifying growth potential in a business for sale, and avoiding common SMB pitfalls.
December 6, 2021
What to Acquire: 3 Hot Sectors for Business Buyers
Buying the Family Business & Growing 4x During COVID
Resisting at first, Mark Litton eventually realized that buying the family biz was the perfect path to entrepreneurship.
November 30, 2021
Buying the Family Business & Growing 4x During COVID
How to Hire an Attorney for Your Acquisition
Learn how to find a lawyer for your deal, how much you'll spend, what to look for, and how to avoid suing the seller.
November 23, 2021
How to Hire an Attorney for Your Acquisition
Buying a Therapy Practice & Selling for Millions
A husband & wife bought a therapy practice for $120k, almost dumped it, then grew it for 8 years when PE came knocking.
November 22, 2021
Buying a Therapy Practice & Selling for Millions
The Argument for Self-Funded Search
Jordan Carter & Robert Graham argue for self-funded search over traditional search funds or the "buy small" approach.
November 15, 2021
The Argument for Self-Funded Search