Podcast Episodes

When Buying Small Goes Right (3x Growth)
George Vallone returns to share how he has grown revenue 3x in 2.5 years and laid a foundation for multi-city expansion.
October 12, 2023
When Buying Small Goes Right (3x Growth)
Buying a $3m Candle Manufacturer That Had No Books
Chad Hildebrant knew the best deals have hair on them. The trick is finding the right hair, turning red flags green.
October 9, 2023
Buying a $3m Candle Manufacturer That Had No Books
Buying $1m+ Ice Cream Shops to Expand Nationally
Shawn Allard didn't want a food business, but an ice cream shop with good margins & a local following changed his mind.
October 5, 2023
Buying $1m+ Ice Cream Shops to Expand Nationally
Buy and 3x a Project-Based Business in Just 2 Years
In 2021, Johannes Hock bought an artificial turf installer business doing $5m. It's on track to exceed $15m in 2023.
October 2, 2023
Buy and 3x a Project-Based Business in Just 2 Years
How to Buy the Business Where You Work
Corey Veverka acquired the business where he had worked for years, mitigating his risk & removing the need for a search.
September 28, 2023
How to Buy the Business Where You Work
The $295m Search Fund Exit
Sandy Paige struggled to raise a search fund as a mid-career executive, then grew EBITDA by 7x and exited for 9 figures.
September 25, 2023
The $295m Search Fund Exit
Hiring a General Manager & Buying Business #2
Shane Ehrsam & Brandon Adams return to discuss hiring a GM, buying business #2, the rewards of SMB life & managing envy.
September 21, 2023
Hiring a General Manager & Buying Business #2
Leaving a Big Salary in DC for Small Business in Wyoming
Eric Hayes was an accomplished executive in the DC area with 5 kids when he decided to buy a business in Laramie, WY.
September 18, 2023
Leaving a Big Salary in DC for Small Business in Wyoming
Seller's View of a Searcher Buying His Business
Peter Wild fielded offers to buy his business for years but sold only after being introduced to the searcher community.
September 14, 2023
Seller's View of a Searcher Buying His Business
Buying a 45-Year-Old Industry Pioneer
After a successful military career, Don Gourley saw buying a business as the best means to "lead a unit" as a civilian.
September 11, 2023
Buying a 45-Year-Old Industry Pioneer