Podcast Episodes

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
Scaling a Tiny Acquisition to a PE-Backed Exit
Phil Miller turned a tiny pet shop doing $100k in sales into a regional pet boarding brand — and the ideal PE platform.
July 3, 2025
Scaling a Tiny Acquisition to a PE-Backed Exit
New Way to Pursue ETA: Searcher-in-Residence
Matt Brunnig hired aspiring SMB owner Kevin Peer for special projects, strategy & more at his $3m manufacturing holdco.
June 30, 2025
New Way to Pursue ETA: Searcher-in-Residence