Podcast Episodes

Sale-leaseback and asset-based lending enabled Carlo Santelli to acquire and own 100% of a $3.5m EBITDA manufacturer.

Pete Ciaverilla bought a $12m HVAC business, then grew earnings 50% in 3 years. His timing couldn't have been better.

Michael Jacobson bought his uncle's barely-profitable 45-year-old flower shop in LA. In 4 years he's grown it 16x.

Tim Lahey has doubled the $1.6m company he bought, and buying small has prepared him well for the next phase of growth.

Nick Molina on how he found, acquired, & plans to manage a 275-employee business in Minneapolis from his home in Miami.

After buying then exiting a 12-unit franchise portfolio, Alicia Miller became expert on how to attract private equity.

Dismissed by brokers, Simon Plummer bought & grew a manufacturer 75% in 3 years. Today he's building a long-term holdco.

Josh Key partnered with a master plumber from his church to acquire a plumbing business doing $1.25m. It ended badly.

Tom & Dawson Matter bought a vent cleaning business operating out of a parking lot. The transition has been interesting.

Fred McGill liked the trades and zeroed in on electrical. The $3.2m business he bought is likely to grow 25% in year 1.