Podcast Episodes

Buying a Bankrupt 117-Year-Old Manufacturer
Despite having no experience in manufacturing, Jens Grudno jumped when he heard about a failing straight-razor business.
June 6, 2024
Buying a Bankrupt 117-Year-Old Manufacturer
Rolling Up EBITDA and Rents with Auto Repair Shops
Stephen Quindlen & Paul Westhart have found powerful multipliers that could yield huge returns in an unlikely industry.
June 3, 2024
Rolling Up EBITDA and Rents with Auto Repair Shops
3 Years Later, Climbing Out of the J Curve
Matt Drndak bought a parts business with a plan to grow it. It worked — he's doubled earnings. But it's taken patience.
May 30, 2024
3 Years Later, Climbing Out of the J Curve
From Midnight Deliveries to $28m Holdco (in 6 Years)
The first business Colin King bought was tiny & unpleasant but also the crucial first step to buying more & better ones.
May 28, 2024
From Midnight Deliveries to $28m Holdco (in 6 Years)
Finding a Great Business in Cow Country
Cody Agee thought food testing would be a good recession-resistant business to buy. 2 weeks later, one listed for sale.
May 23, 2024
Finding a Great Business in Cow Country
Art of the Roll-Up: 40 Businesses in 4 Years
Jeff Homer bought a small local music school as a fun side hustle. It turned out to be the opportunity of a lifetime.
May 20, 2024
Art of the Roll-Up: 40 Businesses in 4 Years
When a Restaurant Is a Great Business to Buy
Jarett Berke told his intermediary "no restaurants" but changed his tune when he saw what a great business Lou's was.
May 16, 2024
When a Restaurant Is a Great Business to Buy
Building a $10m Platform from 2 Low-SDE Businesses
Scott Walton bought 2 barely-profitable blue collar companies, changed the culture, unlocked growth & hired a president.
May 13, 2024
Building a $10m Platform from 2 Low-SDE Businesses
Holdco Origin Story: The Bumpy Road to $3m EBITDA
4 acquisitions, 3 years after the first deal, and 2 dishonest sellers before Chandra Rao went full-time in his holdco.
May 9, 2024
Holdco Origin Story: The Bumpy Road to $3m EBITDA
The Allure of Buying a Marketplace Business
Zach Smith bought a 30-year-old membership business that connects patients with dentists to return it to former glory.
May 6, 2024
The Allure of Buying a Marketplace Business