Podcast Episodes

One Year Later: Holdco Grows to $75m in Total Revenue
Justin Turner returns with details on 2 new acquisitions by his holdco Traction, plus updates on the existing 4 portcos.
March 16, 2023
One Year Later: Holdco Grows to $75m in Total Revenue
How to Build a Holdco Around Company Culture
Michael Arrieta's holdco has made 3 acquisitions since 2020. Sales & culture, not tech, have proven to be the key levers
March 13, 2023
How to Build a Holdco Around Company Culture
Honeymoon, Darkness, then Light
After a rollercoaster year in his appliance repair business, John Schooler returns with scars, wisdom, and optimism.
March 9, 2023
Honeymoon, Darkness, then Light
Growing a Small 1st Acquisition into a Holdco Platform
Andrew Hitchings bought a $250k SDE cooling biz. It has grown 3x and will now fund a 2nd acquisition, with more to come.
March 6, 2023
Growing a Small 1st Acquisition into a Holdco Platform
How to Buy a Neighborhood Institution
Andrew Sieve saw his life implode after COVID. Buying a highly profitable 40-year-old restaurant turned things around.
March 2, 2023
How to Buy a Neighborhood Institution
Buying & Operating a Business a Plane Ride Away
Paul Quirk acquired a $800k EBITDA window & door business in the UK, continuing to live with his family in Switzerland.
February 27, 2023
Buying & Operating a Business a Plane Ride Away
Recent Guest Exits for 8 Figures
Shortly after his first interview in June, Jason Andrews sold his business to a strategic buyer for a life-changing sum.
February 23, 2023
Recent Guest Exits for 8 Figures
Reward for Being Systematic: $2m Dog Training Business
Chirag Shah applied systems from his days as a product manager to find & acquire a dog-training business with $600k SDE.
February 20, 2023
Reward for Being Systematic: $2m Dog Training Business
How to Roll Up Legacy Franchises (to $36m/yr)
Brian Beers, owner of 30 Midas locations, teaches how to acquire an empire with seller financing for retiring owners.
February 16, 2023
How to Roll Up Legacy Franchises (to $36m/yr)
Using $100k to Buy a 7-Figure Dream Business
Tyler O'Connor bought a 20-year-old golf school he found on BizBuySell doing mid-7 figures with 35% margins.
February 13, 2023
Using $100k to Buy a 7-Figure Dream Business