Podcast Episodes

Family Offices for Searchers: A Primer
James Bohannon of family office Belzberg & Co. explains the FO world and its untapped potential for searchers & sponsors
September 25, 2025
Family Offices for Searchers: A Primer
Deciding to Exit After 2 Years of Ownership
Jack Saville was asked if owning a small business was underutilizing his talents. The question prompted a big decision.
September 22, 2025
Deciding to Exit After 2 Years of Ownership
So Much Fun: The Buyer of Choice in a Fragmented Industry
Mark Anderegg built the largest private daycare business in New England. He loved the model so much he's doing it again.
September 18, 2025
So Much Fun: The Buyer of Choice in a Fragmented Industry
From SBA Loan to High 8-Figure Exit
Jerod Pierce bought an HVAC business with $500k of SDE. Five years later, private equity was desperate to buy him out.
September 15, 2025
From SBA Loan to High 8-Figure Exit
The Flywheel of Buying Businesses in a Single Region
Doug Lepisto has partnered with 7 searchers to acquire businesses strictly in Western Michigan. Momentum is building.
September 11, 2025
The Flywheel of Buying Businesses in a Single Region
Hiring a CEO to Run Things (and Get Life Back)
Jeremy Hunka bought a $2m cabinet business, and year one consumed him. Leadership had to evolve for things to improve.
September 8, 2025
Hiring a CEO to Run Things (and Get Life Back)
A Few Hours Per Week, a Few States Away
Brett Maxam bought a concrete business with high 6 figures of earnings. Despite being a plane ride away, it's gone well.
September 4, 2025
A Few Hours Per Week, a Few States Away
The Joy & Pain of Buying a Tech Business
Felipe Corcuera bought an automation company that didn't offer AI. Since ChatGPT was released, he has had to adapt.
September 1, 2025
The Joy & Pain of Buying a Tech Business
$2 Million of Fun: Big Margins in Play Centers
Despite tight search criteria, Daniel Batista found a business that excited him. The eye-popping margins were a bonus.
August 28, 2025
$2 Million of Fun: Big Margins in Play Centers
Stacking Small Acquisitions to $5m in Revenue
Kyle Boyden & Jake Furfaro bought tiny cleaning companies, five times. While painful, it taught them ops & integration.
August 25, 2025
Stacking Small Acquisitions to $5m in Revenue