Best How2Exit Podcasts (2025)

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E278: Buyer Beware: Jed Morris Exposes the Hard Truths Behind Business Acquisitions 52:09

3d ago52:09

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Watch: https://youtu.be/I8AUgv479HA About the Guest: Jed Morris Jed Morris is the Managing Partner of Sunset Coast Partners, an independent sponsor firm focused on acquiring defense contractors. A former Air Force veteran and Microsoft engineer, Jed’s journey into entrepreneurship was marked by soaring ambition — and a brutal, humbling failure that…

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E277: Most Marketing Teams Get Axed After a Sale - Here's How to Make Yours Unkillable 1:01:13

13d ago1:01:13

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/BbypHaRpOtA About the Guest: Victoria Hajjar is the founder of Ugli Ventures and a marketing strategist with deep experience building brands from the inside out. With a background that spans A&E, real estate development in China, and leading marketing departments for high-growth companies, Victoria has learned to build …

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E276: She Built a 7-Figure Practice in 2.5 Days a Week—Then Taught Everyone Else How to Exit 55:35

20d ago55:35

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/v4cOn6Py_-Q About the Guest: Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is no ordinary advisor—she’s a former dentist who redesigned her practice around her family’s needs, scaling it with systems, hiring, and delegation. After helping fellow professionals do the same, she now coaches small business owners on how to make their companies scal…

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E275: How AI is Changing Small Business Forever – Jonathan Mast on Scaling After the Acquisition 59:43

29d ago59:43

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Q2QTYAN7Juo About the Guest: Jonathan Mast isn’t your typical AI guru. At 55, with a Gandalf-like beard and 20 years in digital marketing, he’s positioned himself as the “voice of reason” in a landscape full of overhype and under-delivery. His company, White Beard Strategies, teaches business owners how to use AI withou…

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E274: The Secret Weapon for Scaling & Selling Your Business—Most Founders Overlook This! 59:09

1M ago59:09

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/L90nZyyR1qs About the Guest: Ashish Gupta is the founder of Scale Up Exec, a firm specializing in fractional COO services for growing businesses. With a background in tech startups, corporate leadership at Apple, and turnaround management in the e-commerce space, Gupta has a proven track record of scaling companies and …

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E273: Are You Making This Mistake? – Why 80% of Small Businesses NEVER Sell 57:52

1M ago57:52

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/2Q11T0Dnvu4 About the Guest: Mike Finger is the founder of Exit Oasis, a platform dedicated to helping small business owners prepare for successful exits. A former business owner himself, he learned the hard way that not every business is sellable. After a wake-up call from brokers who told him his company wasn’t worth …

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E272: How to Buy a Business with Almost No Money: SBA Loan Strategies & Franchise Goldmines 53:15

2M ago53:15

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/nvOnJ02n8KA About the Guest: Beau Eckstein is a business coach and expert in SBA lending, business acquisitions, and franchising. With a background in real estate and finance, he now specializes in helping aspiring entrepreneurs secure funding and find the right business or franchise to acquire. His experience includes …

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E271: How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money! 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/31r3dCWdUtA About the Guest: Rob Richmond is a dealmaker, strategic advisor, and founder of Synergy Groups. With decades of experience in technology, business acquisitions, and rollups, Richmond has developed a reputation for structuring creative and sustainable deals. His ability to optimize businesses before acquisiti…

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E270: From Landscaping Hustle to Tech Empire: Bryan Clayton’s $90M GreenPal Revolution 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/e3HHrrIc4Hc About the Guest: Bryan Clayton is the CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, a tech platform connecting homeowners with lawn care professionals. Before launching GreenPal, Clayton built and sold a successful landscaping business with over 150 employees. He’s an advocate for using technology to modernize service-bas…

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E269: How to Sell Your Business for Top Dollar – Secrets from an Acquisition Expert 54:21

2M ago54:21

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/XLZjRoLivJw About the Guest: Dolores Hirschmann is the founder of Masters in Clarity, a business strategist, speaker coach, and acquisition entrepreneur. With a background in marketing and communication, she helps business owners clarify their message to scale and exit successfully. She previously ran one of the largest…

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E268: Your Business Isn't Worth What You Think! (How to Fix It Before You Sell) 56:40

3M ago56:40

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ZCwj--I0XU0 About the Guest: Alina Rivera is a business valuation expert and the founder of Advising Puerto Rico, a firm specializing in business advisory, financial planning, and fractional CFO services. With a background in auditing, forensic valuation, and advisory work for global firms like BDO, she helps business o…

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E267: Why Buying a Business Beats Starting One – Buy Your Way to Success! 48:25

3M ago48:25

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/IUebHfz3G-c About the Guest: Sanket Bhasin is an experienced entrepreneur and the managing partner of Spring Street Capital, a New York-based software-focused search fund. He has successfully built and exited two tech businesses and is now focused on acquiring and scaling vertical software companies in the energy and he…

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E266: From a $5M Offer to a $70M Deal: The Hidden Secrets of Selling Your Business for Maximum Value 59:59

3M ago59:59

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/JhloU4oKlDg About the Guest: Todd Sullivan is the co-founder of ExitWise, a platform designed to help business owners maximize the value of their exits by connecting them with the best investment bankers, M&A attorneys, and advisors in their industry. A former entrepreneur with multiple exits—including deals with Micros…

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E265: From ‘Throwaway Kid’ to Billion-Dollar Boardroom: Sir Darren Jacklin’s Jaw-Dropping Journey 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

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By Ronald P. Skelton

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E264: Scared of Life After Selling Your Business? The N.E.X.T. Framework Will Change Everything 56:04

4M ago56:04

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/pnMxKKPCBQM About the Guest(s): Jerome Myers is a dynamic leader and the founder of Exit to Excellence, a consultancy focused on helping business owners transition from their companies with both confidence and a sense of purpose. Previously, Jerome built a successful $20 million division for a Fortune 550 company. Post-…

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E263: Want to Find Hidden Acquisition Gems? The Secret to PE Deal Origination in the Middle Market 56:57

4M ago56:57

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/zo0kk24sKJM About the Guest(s): Brian Scanlon is the Managing Parnter of DealGen Partners, a company specializing in deal origination primarily for private equity funds and their portfolio companies. With a career path that started unexpectedly in college through managing Facebook posts for a PR firm, Brian built and ex…

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Our Top 10 Most Viewed Interviews Featuring Adam Coffey, Roland Frasier and Many More! 32:01

4M ago32:01

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E262: How a Chess Master Builds $2 Billion Strategies to Outwit Business Uncertainty 59:35

4M ago59:35

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/owySFEZPvyI About the Guest(s): Dennis Stearns is the founder of Stearns Financial Group and a renowned expert in wealth management and strategic advising for business owners. With a background as a master chess player and financial strategist, Dennis brings a unique perspective of strategic planning to the realms of bu…

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E261: Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro 1:13:22

5M ago1:13:22

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Ds4gV3xUnmw About the Guest(s): Derrick Chevalier is a seasoned negotiation expert and consultant with decades of experience in the field. He is the creator of the CNSUF method, which stands for Comprehensive Negotiating Strategies Universal Framework, an advanced and universally applicable negotiation framework. Derric…

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E260: From Niche Sites to a $500M Empire: How Justin Cooke Revolutionized Online Business Deals 56:42

5M ago56:42

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/m8gEUhXtQmw About the Guest(s): Justin Cooke is the co-founder of Empire Flippers and Web Street, two innovative platforms in the digital business space. Empire Flippers specialize in buying, selling, and investing in online businesses, enabling entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom by matching them with potential …

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E259: Supercharge Your Business: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions and Unlock EXPONENTIAL Growth 55:35

5M ago55:35

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/IjlhXzO9QIo About the Guest(s): Jamie Simpson is a co-founder of Monopoly Capital, known for his distinctive journey from working in various jobs, like door-to-door sales and configuring holiday packages, to becoming a pivotal player in the mergers and acquisitions (M\&A) sector. With extensive experience across private…

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E258: Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED 59:35

5M ago59:35

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/zuaUASJPx5U About the Guest(s): Matt Duckworth is the CEO and founder of Rhapsodi, a financial services firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Duckworth has an extensive background in finance, starting from an unexpected entry into the field from music composition. His career transitioned into investment banking and fract…

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E257: What Does It Take to Close a Deal? Jordan Wagner's Multi-Million Dollar Deal Secrets EXPOSED 55:39

6M ago55:39

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/7RGrazKlnlo About the Guest(s): Jordan Wagner is the CEO and founder of the Exit Group, a firm specializing in assisting private equity firms and large corporations in acquiring businesses. With a career grounded in experience gained from working at a competitor straight out of college, Jordan has established himself as…

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E256: Why Private Equity is Hungry for Small Businesses – Here's How You Can Cash In 58:57

6M ago58:57

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/WoGbc3tqQFs About the Guest(s): Adam Coffey is a renowned CEO specializing in running private equity companies, a best-selling author, and a veteran in the business industry. He has led three national and international companies, resulting in over $2.5 billion in exits. With a robust background including engineering and…

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E255: Millionaire by 18, Global Entrepreneur by 30 – Charlie Panayi’s Secrets to Success 55:14

6M ago55:14

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/KmN6M2salZw About the Guest(s): Charlie Panayi is an accomplished international speaker and entrepreneur hailing from a Greek Cypriot family, who made his mark in the real estate and private equity sectors. Growing up in North London, Charlie aspired to financial independence from a young age. He achieved millionaire st…

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E254: Unlock the Secrets Behind Business Valuations: What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Selling 58:43

6M ago58:43

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/otQ8R7xNfNg About the Guest(s): Gregory Caruso is a seasoned business valuator with over 40 years of experience. Holding both a JD and CPA, Gregory is licensed in the state of Maryland. His extensive background includes 10 years in a family home building operation and significant experience in business brokerage and val…

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Mergers & Acquisitions Question and Answer 1:21:40

6M ago1:21:40

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/dAn4eQ8-rBI Contact info: David Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavid-green/ Lord Luke Hammond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordlukehammond/ Sten André Rigedahl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stenandrerigedahl/ Clémence Kopeikin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clemence-kopeikin/ Thomas Emerald White: https://www.linked…

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E253: How Branden Coluccio Turned Failure into MILLION-DOLLAR Success 57:02

6M ago57:02

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ifppR-5Ntxk About the Guest(s): Branden Coluccio is the Managing Director of Relentless Ventures, a dynamic firm focusing on acquisitions and advisory services. With a rich background in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, Branden has honed his expertise by working with various sectors including healthcare and rea…

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E252: How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts 54:28

6M ago54:28

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/F2BN0d4dmn0 About the Guest(s): Issac Qureshi is the founder and owner of Bauer, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm specializing in e-commerce. With roots in the banking sector, Issac began his career at Royal Bank of Scotland Group. He was the youngest board member and played a key role in significant acquisitions s…

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E251: From $3M to $11M in 3 Years: Nikolas Hulewsky's Entrepreneurial Secrets Revealed! 54:50

6M ago54:50

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/mK3LBx9ZaSw About the Guest(s): Nicholas Hulewsky is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a rich background in healthcare and mergers and acquisitions. Growing up as the son of an immigrant in a large and financially struggling family, Nicholas learned the value of hard work and opportunity at an early age. After a…

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E250: Building a Digital Empire: Michael Swigunski’s Journey from Digital Nomad to SaaS Entrepreneur 55:10

7M ago55:10

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/nzE62t8SFHU About the Guest(s): Michael Swigunski is a global entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and digital nomad. As an early employee at Empire Flippers, he contributed to its growth into a leading platform for buying and selling digital assets. With over a decade of experience, Michael has traveled to 100+ countrie…

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E249: Rich Hall's Proven Strategies to MAXIMIZE Your Business Exit 56:32

7M ago56:32

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/tSvCuEJhSW4 About the Guest(s): Rich Hall is a seasoned Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and author of "The Exit Planning Journey." He has a robust background in leading businesses through turnaround scenarios and rapid growth. With an extensive career journey that began in Atlanta, Georgia, Rich has been instrume…

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E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit 56:34

7M ago56:34

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/77Cz6c646sY About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Director at SRS Acquiom, where he leverages his ext…

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E247: Why Accurate Financials are Key to Success in Buying, Selling, and Valuing Businesses 53:37

7M ago53:37

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/bzKgIMO1E9A About the Guest(s): Ryan Hutchins is an accomplished entrepreneur and expert in the field of mergers and acquisitions. With a background in finance and accounting from his time at Deloitte, Ryan has built his expertise in business valuation. He is the founder of Peak Business Valuation, a firm dedicated to p…

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E246: Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure 59:46

7M ago59:46

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/_Rlb0ajSBFw About the Guest(s): Lane Carrick is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M\&A) professional with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and transaction levels. Lane has owned and operated various businesses, including banks and wealth management firms. He serves as an M\&A advisor, professor at So…

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E245: Why California is the Perfect Place for Industrial Rollups and Business Growth 53:10

7M ago53:10

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Rs3517tMrKY About the Guest(s): Jules Brenner is a dynamic entrepreneur and the founder of Industrial Succession, a company specializing in the acquisition and roll-up of industrial manufacturing businesses in California. With a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Brooklyn, New York, Jules has a uniq…

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E244: Exit Strategy 2.0: Essential Steps Entrepreneurs Must Take to Maximize Value Before Selling 1:00:09

7M ago1:00:09

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/DeV-vW3d6-0 About the Guest(s): Ian Smith is the founder of The Portfolio Partnership, a consulting firm that helps businesses become more attractive to buyers. Starting as a Scottish Chartered Accountant, Ian moved into mergers and acquisitions, with over 15 years in investment banking in London, leading numerous succe…

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E243: Why SBA Loans Are Key to Small Business Acquisitions – Ray Drew Tells All 55:14

8M ago55:14

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/wRejWIStEzw About the Guest(s): Ray Drew is a distinguished SBA lender with a career spanning over a decade. Beginning his journey at the young age of 22, Ray has carved a niche for himself in the small business financing sector, emphasizing SBA 7(a) loans. Throughout his career, he has facilitated millions in financing…

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E242: The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success 52:01

8M ago52:01

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/dpT1WeGasRQ About the Guest(s): Steve Rooms is a seasoned financial expert and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He has a strong background in mergers and acquisitions (M\&A) from his corporate life, including travel and transactions across Europe. Post-COVID, Steve pursue…

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E241: Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets 54:47

8M ago54:47

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About the Guest(s): Danny O'Neill: Danny O'Neill is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in sales and marketing. Hailing from Scotland with ties to Ireland, Danny has diverse experience in turning around small businesses. He kickstarted his entrepreneurial journey by aiding in the acquisition and sale of a sensory deprivation tank busines…

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E240: Build, Scale, Exit: This is How Jeff Durso Did It. From .com to Inc 500 53:42

8M ago53:42

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About the Guest(s): Jeff Durso is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup veteran who has successfully founded and exited multiple companies. Graduating during the dawn of the .com era, Jeff has navigated the tech and startup world, creating notable companies like destinationweddings.com. Jeff’s expertise lies in understanding and executing product-mar…

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E239: The Ultimate Exit Guide: Top Strategies for Preparing Your Business for a High-Value Sale 55:29

9M ago55:29

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/K-IG8lpJqa8 About the Guest(s): Christine Nicholson is a distinguished business mentor, speaker, and expert in exit and succession planning. With a robust background encompassing military service, banking, and accounting, Christine has amassed substantial expertise in mergers and acquisitions. She is particularly noted …

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E238: Overcoming Setbacks: How Landon Mance Mastered Industrial Service Business Acquisitions 56:18

9M ago56:18

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/sm-iJUxdb30 About the Guest(s): Landon Mance: Landon Mance is the co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners and a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur. He has a strong background in wealth management, particularly focusing on helping small and medium-sized business owners grow their enterprises and maximize value. Landon is…

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E237: AI-Powered Valuation: How AI is Revolutionizing the M&A Process with Simon Leroux 57:07

9M ago57:07

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/4JbdUbvj5JI About the Guest(s): Simon Leroux is a seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO and Founder of Optionality, an AI-driven platform focused on the mergers and acquisitions space. With a rich history in building and exiting businesses, Simon successfully bootstrapped his last startup, Gazelle AI, and led it to an a…

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E236: Buying a Flat Pack Business: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned in Acquiring a Business 1:00:41

9M ago1:00:41

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Watch Here: https: //youtu.be/wJTXbfql96E About the Guest(s): Mark Moodley: Mark resides in Australia and has been deeply involved in small business operations, buying and selling entities. He has an extensive background working for a European car manufacturer and has transitioned into mergers and acquisitions after completing courses from well-kno…

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E235: Customer Focus: The Key to Transforming a Struggling HOA Company into a Success Story 53:59

9M ago53:59

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/MDgtE2BSinM About the Guest(s): Brian Shields is a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and business acquisition and management. After starting his career in New York's fast-paced financial sector, Brian transitioned into operations, gaining hands-on e…

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E234: Helping Business Owners Achieve Successful Exits: Proven Strategies for a Smooth Transition 54:30

9M ago54:30

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/bRZRLAASZO0 About the Guest(s): Christine McDannell is the founder and principal intermediary of The Magnolia Firm, a boutique business brokerage firm. Boasting over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Christine has built, sold, exited, acquired, and merged numerous businesses. She focuses on helping owners of digit…

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E233: Guide to Sourcing Deals and Increasing Deal Flow for Business Acquisitions with Expert Tips 54:32

10M ago54:32

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/dsTN_j_pIAY About the Guest(s): Conner Young is the co-founder of Kairo Data, a company that focuses on helping investors and searchers source and find business deals. Conner has a diverse background in traditional investments, having worked with various investment firms managing portfolios, trading, and offering wealth…

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E232: Nate Ginsburg's Insights on Managing E-Commerce, Logistics, and Building Global Teams 44:23

10M ago44:23

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/yPVBN0SOG14 About the Guest(s): Nate Ginsburg is a seasoned entrepreneur with an impressive track record of building and acquiring businesses. He is the owner of Centurica, which provides due diligence and quality of earnings services, and SellerPlex, a full-service Amazon agency. Recently, he co-founded NTMK Logistics,…

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E231: Inside the Acquisition Process: How Reg Zeller Scaled CaneKast to a Multi-Foundry Empire 1:05:39

10M ago1:05:39

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/6DbRyX6Ntk8 About the Guest(s): Reg Zeller is the CEO and founder of CaneKast, a company specializing in non-ferrous foundries, primarily dealing with aluminum but also handling brass, bronze, and zinc. With a comprehensive 17-year background in corporate manufacturing and a focus on scaling operations through innovativ…

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