Best Sba Process Podcasts (2025)

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Owning the Outcome: Jacob Hall on ETA, SBA Rules, and Operator Success | Ep. 53 48:29

4h ago48:29

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Closing on a business is only the beginning. Success depends on how you manage the first years of ownership, the capital you bring to the table, and the partners you choose. In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Jacob Hall, Founder and Managing Partner of Kando Capital, about the realities of Entrepreneurshi…

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0013 - Landing (and Selling!) Multiple Seller Financing Deals 45:00

1d ago45:00

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In this episode, Tim talks with Jason Orr, a real estate investor, business owner, and father of four from South Dakota. Jason shares how his path from buying rental properties led him to acquiring a window cleaning company and eventually a water restoration business. He dives deep into the challenges of seller negotiations, creative financing, and…

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Adrian Meli – Active Equity Excellence at Eagle (EP.459) 56:01

11h ago56:01

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Adrian Meli is the co-CIO of Eagle Capital Management, a 36-year-old firm that manages $34 billion using a style-agnostic, long-only strategy. Adrian joined Eagle in 2008 from the hedge fund world and has helped build a team almost entirely comprised of analysts with similar DNA. Our conversation covers Adrian’s early passion for finding value, pat…

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EP #6: Financing Your Business Dream: From SBA Loans to Seller Financing 39:20

2d ago39:20

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Ready to purchase your dream business but unsure how to fund it? The financing landscape can be complex, but understanding your options is the key to a successful acquisition. SBA loans represent the most common path for small business acquisitions, though many buyers misunderstand how they work. These loans aren't provided directly by the Small Bu…

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Part 2 - Narrowing Down Your Criteria - How to Buy Your First Business Series 17:33

2d ago17:33

17:33

The most important part of the business acquisition search....what are you looking for (specific) and why!? SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractio…

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Building a $40M Global Brand as a Digital Nomad, with Dan Demsky 46:02

6d ago46:02

46:02

What does it look like to build a seven-figure business by accident and then use those lessons to build a $40 million company on purpose? Meet Dan Demsky, CEO of Unbound Merino. After building a successful service agency that left him feeling like a prisoner, Dan started over with a new vision - to create a profitable, scalable business that truly …

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0012 - The Solopreneur's Path to Buying a Business 41:33

7d ago41:33

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How do you go from relying on a “safe” corporate job to building a business of your own? In this episode, Tim talks with Dennis Geelen about his life-changing journey from being laid off at 43 to becoming a consultant, author, and entrepreneur. Dennis shares the wake-up call that pushed him to bet on himself, the lessons he learned from building a …

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Ted on Alt Goes Mainstream (EP.458) 54:08

5d ago54:08

54:08

Once in a while, I take a turn on the other side of the microphone and share it on our feed when I’ve said something different from what I have in the past. I recently appeared on Michael Sidgmore’s Alt Goes Mainstream podcast, which focuses on the intersection of private markets and wealth management. Michael was the first guest on our Private Wea…

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Fixing the Family and the Business—Before You Sell, Scale, or Step Out 25:15

12d ago25:15

25:15

For many family businesses, the biggest obstacle to a successful exit is not the market; it’s family dynamics. In this episode of Transaction Talk, we welcome Jeremy Stevenson to discuss how he helps owners “fix the family and the business” during the transition process. Jeremy is an entrepreneur, consultant, and adviser who has helped over 150 fam…

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Concrete Lessons: Munashe Makava on Family, ETA, and Building Businesses | Ep. 52 1:04:33

8d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

At the heart of entrepreneurship is the responsibility to create value. Not just for yourself, but for employees, customers, and the community. In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson sits down with Munashe Makava, an NYU MBA graduate who began his career at Deloitte and Goldman Sachs before stepping into entrepreneurshi…

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0011 - Why Buying A Business Is Not For You 10:48

15d ago10:48

10:48

In this solo episode of Business Buying for Financial Independence, host Tim Delaney steps away from guest interviews to share an honest look at the downsides of business ownership. While Tim is a strong advocate for buying small businesses, he makes it clear: it’s not for everyone. From stress and uncertainty to the myth of passive income, Tim bre…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Sovereign Wealth Funds – Raphael Arndt (Australia Future Fund) 1:25:49

16d ago1:25:49

1:25:49

This week’s final Summer Series is a mega two-fer, Raphael Arndt from Australia Future Fund and Geoffrey Rubin from CPPIB. We packaged these two leading sovereign wealth funds together to compare their application of the Total Portfolio Approach – with Australia focused on partnerships with external managers and CPPIB on a hybrid of internal and ex…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Sovereign Wealth Funds – Geoffrey Rubin (CPPIB) 1:10:20

16d ago1:10:20

1:10:20

This week’s final Summer Series is a mega two-fer, Raphael Arndt from Australia Future Fund and Geoffrey Rubin from CPPIB. We packaged these two leading sovereign wealth funds together to compare their application of the Total Portfolio Approach – with Australia focused on partnerships with external managers and CPPIB on a hybrid of internal and ex…

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Part 1 - How to Buy Your First Business Series 20:26

15d ago20:26

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Episode 1: Buying a Business 101 - Introduction to the concept of buying a business - Benefits of acquisition versus starting from scratch. - Common myths and misconceptions. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inz…

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0010 - Leaving His Printing Business to Buy a Sunscreen Company 49:36

22d ago49:36

49:36

How do you go from printing to sunscreen? In this episode, Tim talks with Michael Linden about his fascinating journey from running a printing business to acquiring a growing sun care brand. Michael shares the lessons learned from buying a business instead of building one from scratch, why branding and social media are critical in today’s market, a…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Multi-Family Offices – Stan Miranda (Partners Capital) 55:40

23d ago55:40

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This week’s Summer Series is a multi-family office twofer, with Stan Miranda, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Partners Capital and Jenny Heller from Brandywine. Both firms started as multi-family offices that have evolved in different ways. Partners Capital has grown and scaled as a leading OCIO, while Brandywine has remained a boutique with a …

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CIO Greatest Hits: Multi-Family Offices – Jenny Heller 2021 (Brandywine) 45:09

23d ago45:09

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This week’s Summer Series is a multi-family office twofer, with Stan Miranda, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Partners Capital and Jenny Heller from Brandywine. Both firms started as multi-family offices that have evolved in different ways. Partners Capital has grown and scaled as a leading OCIO, while Brandywine has remained a boutique with a …

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CIO Greatest Hits: Multi-Family Offices – Jenny Heller 2017 (Brandywine) 54:25

23d ago54:25

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This week’s Summer Series is a multi-family office twofer, with Stan Miranda, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Partners Capital and Jenny Heller from Brandywine. Both firms started as multi-family offices that have evolved in different ways. Partners Capital has grown and scaled as a leading OCIO, while Brandywine has remained a boutique with a …

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Add-On Acquisitions with SBA with No Money Down 32:58

27d ago32:58

32:58

Ryan Price went down the Traditional Search Fund ETA path and realized after a year that it wasn't the right fit. He pivoted, went off on his own and bought an adjacent business through an SBA loan with no money down. Yes, it does happen. :). Podcast Nuggies: Ryan Price’s path from e-comm sales to acquisitions Lessons from leaving a search fund acc…

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Understanding ESOPs: Tax Benefits, Structure, and Strategy 24:19

29d ago24:19

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Are you a business owner considering a sale but want to explore all your options? Then this episode of Transaction Talk is for you! Today, we dive into the world of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) with Mary McCooe, a Corporate and Benefits Lawyer from Maselan & Jones. As a specialist in ESOPs, financing transactions, and a wide range of empl…

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From Startup to Acquisition: Sathya Ramanathan on Selling, Buying, and Growing a Business | Ep. 51 44:46

29d ago44:46

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What’s the difference between starting a business from scratch and buying an existing one? In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Sathya Ramanathan, a former tech founder who grew and exited a software company before acquiring a light construction equipment dealership in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Sathya sha…

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How Michael Haase Built and Sold Quantix (with Website Closers' Help) 37:06

29d ago37:06

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What does it look like to prepare a company for sale when you've just bought it? And what do buyers really care about when they’re looking to acquire? That’s what Michael Haase and his brother, through their firm Think Global, do. And after preparing countless businesses for acquisition, they had the opportunity to put their own advice into practic…

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0009 - What Buying With "No Money Down" Really Means 19:37

29d ago19:37

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In this episode, Tim Delaney discusses the concept of buying a business with no money down, exploring various financing options such as seller financing, SBA loans, and partnerships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the financial obligations tied to business purchases and provides insights into alternative payment structures like earn …

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CIO Greatest Hits: Private Equity – Mario Giannini (Hamilton Lane) 1:06:56

26d ago1:06:56

1:06:56

This week’s Summer Series is an asset class twofer covering hedge funds and private equity. The first is a hedge fund panel comprised of Dan Fagan from GIC of Singapore, Craig Bergstrom from Corbin Capital Partners, and Adam Blitz from Evanston Capital. The second is with Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane. Both offer deep dives…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Hedge Funds – Dan Fagan (GIC), Craig Bergstrom (Corbin Capital Partners), and Adam Blitz (Evanston Capital) 1:12:59

30d ago1:12:59

1:12:59

This week’s Summer Series is an asset class twofer covering hedge funds and private equity. The first is a hedge fund panel comprised of Dan Fagan from GIC of Singapore, Craig Bergstrom from Corbin Capital Partners, and Adam Blitz from Evanston Capital. The second is with Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane. Both offer deep dives…

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0008 - Starting A Magazine Without The Startup Process 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Are you fascinated by the world of publishing but intimidated by the startup grind? In this episode, Tim talks with Rick Sedler, a seasoned entrepreneur who built his career by buying and transforming magazines rather than starting from scratch. Rick shares his journey from custom publishing—producing magazines for others—to acquiring and revitaliz…

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Deal Dives! - Dental Office, Marketing Agency, FBA Pet Brand 16:04

1M ago16:04

16:04

3 Listings. 2 listed by brokers. 1 listed by the owner. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Public Pensions – Ash Williams (Florida SBA) 1:16:19

1M ago1:16:19

1:16:19

This week’s Summer Series is with Ash Williams, the former CIO of the Florida State Board of Administration, where he oversaw one of the largest state pension funds in the US. Ash was an innovator in the space, modernizing the compensation scheme, asset allocation, and governance in a public pension fund – a notoriously tricky political seat. Origi…

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Who Should Buy a Business? David Barnett on Picking the Right Deal and Becoming an Operator | Ep. 50 49:42

1M ago49:42

49:42

What kind of person should actually buy a business, and who should not? In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with David Barnett, former business broker, author, and small business advisor, about what buyers need to know before stepping into business ownership. They cover who should and shouldn’t buy a small busi…

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From Devastating Hacks to a Successful Exit: Skivys Femme's Kelly Degnan 40:08

1M ago40:08

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From a childhood business selling painted buckeyes to a multi-million dollar loungewear brand, Kelly Degnan has always been a creative entrepreneur. She built Skivys Femme from a simple idea during the pandemic into a seven-figure success story, only to face a domain hack and an inventory crisis that threatened to derail it all. In this episode, Ke…

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0007 - The Power of Self-Belief, Persistence, and Hard Work 57:32

1M ago57:32

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Are you stuck in the corporate grind, wondering if there’s a different path to financial freedom? In this episode, Tim chats with Phil Wilkins, a former finance professional who traded spreadsheets for fries and freedom. After stumbling on an article that sparked his entrepreneurial fire, Phil left the safety of his 9-to-5 and bought his very first…

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Buyer Risk After Doing Over 500 SBA Valuations in a Year with Ryan Hutchins 20:48

1M ago20:48

20:48

We dive into the risks for both the buyer and seller here. THIS episode started out as a personal conversation that turned into something we needed to record publicly. Ryan is fantastic. You'll love this episode. Even the best experts make mistakes. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies Check ou…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Sovereign Wealth Funds – Nicolai Tangen (Norges Bank) 50:39

1M ago50:39

50:39

This week’s Summer Series is Nicolai Tangen, the leader of the largest sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management. Nicolai joined Norway’s $1.5 trillion pool five years ago after a stellar career in the hedge fund world. He has done a remarkable job as a universal owner of assets, dramatically increasing transparency with his constitu…

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Funding the Future: Understanding SBA Loans 32:46

2M ago32:46

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SBA loans can be a powerful tool for business buyers and sellers once you understand how they work and what approvers are really looking for. Today, we are joined by Jennifer McKay, senior loan officer at Live Oak Bank, to discuss all things SBA loans. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what an SBA loan is, why it’s a unique kind of loan, what loan a…

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0006 - From Banker to Business Owner & How Persistence Pays Off 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

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Are you thinking about buying a business but feeling overwhelmed by the process? In this episode, Tim talks to Aurelius, CEO of Midland Machinery, about his journey of purchasing a business and the key lessons he learned along the way. From navigating the complexities of financing and negotiations to managing the transition, Aurelius shares his fir…

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Most Common Problem After Talking over 500 Searchers - Narrowing Down Your Search Criteria 15:09

2M ago15:09

15:09

This is how you save time. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-busines…

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CIO Greatest Hits: Single Family Offices – Steve Rattner (Willett Advisors) 54:19

2M ago54:19

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This week’s Summer Series is another twofer, Dawn Fitzpatrick from Soros and Steve Rattner from Willett Advisors, Michael Bloomberg’s family office. We packaged these two leading single-family offices together to hear their different approaches to a similar investment challenge, with Soros leaning heavily on internal teams and Willett primarily on …

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CIO Greatest Hits: Single Family Offices – Dawn Fitzpatrick (Soros) 52:33

2M ago52:33

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This week’s Summer Series is another twofer, Dawn Fitzpatrick from Soros and Steve Rattner from Willett Advisors, Michael Bloomberg’s family office. We packaged these two leading single-family offices together to hear their different approaches to a similar investment challenge, with Soros leaning heavily on internal teams and Willett primarily on …

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