Best Dustin Walker Podcasts (2025)

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#197: Laura Katz & Pamela Besada-Lombana - Helaina's effera® Lactoferrin Growth Story 54:08

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Welcome back to Episode #197 of the PricePlow Podcast, where we take you inside Helaina’s Manhattan research and development facility for an in-depth conversation with CEO Laura Katz and Pamela Besada-Lombana (Pam), Director of Early R&D. After our initial online episode with Laura back in June, we traveled to New York to experience firsthand the g…

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#196: Teresa Pellicer & Bernardo Gonzaga - The Science of Vitamin B12 and HTBA's MecobalActive Study 1:19:46

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Vitamin B12 is essential for energy production, nervous system function, and overall metabolic health, but not all B12 forms deliver equal bioavailability or stability. In Episode #196 of the PricePlow Podcast, we welcome back HTBA (HealthTech BioActives) for a comprehensive deep dive into the science behind their MecobalActive methylcobalamin ingr…

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#195: Konlan James & Lucas Kaelin - Pouches, Supplement Social Media, and The Reality of Content Creation 48:16

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Two of the supplement industry’s rising content creators join the PricePlow Podcast for Episode #195, recorded live from NNB Nutrition’s massive booth at SupplySide Global 2025. Lucas Kaelin (@WhatsUpWithLucas) and Konlan James (KJ from V1 Nutra) sit down with Mike and Ben to discuss the realities of building an audience in the supplement space, fr…

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#194: Katie McCammack - Build Beverages at LaCore Nutraceuticals 49:45

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Welcome back to Episode #194 of the PricePlow Podcast, where we tour LaCore Nutraceuticals in Van Alstyne, Texas with Kaitlyn McCammack, their Manager of Research and Development. Fresh off running the CREATEA Mighty Mango beverage — the collaborative innovation featured at SupplySide Global 2025 — we explore LaCore’s impressive manufacturing capab…

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#193: Trushield Certified - Test for 400+ Banned Substances with Lori Bestervelt & Thane Campbell 1:14:22

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The supplement certification landscape is evolving, and Episode #193 of the PricePlow Podcast brings you to the forefront of this transformation. We sit down with Lori Bestervelt, Ph.D., and Thane Campbell from TruShieldâ„¢ Certified, a new certification service that’s challenging the status quo by focusing exclusively on comprehensive banned subst…

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#192: Shawn Wells and Dustin Elliott #2: NNB Nutrition's Pure, Potent, Precise Revolution 55:33

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We’re back at SupplySide Global 2025 as Shawn Wells and Dustin Elliott from NNB Nutrition return for Episode #192 of the PricePlow Podcast. Since Episode #152, NNB has undergone a dramatic transformation, fully committing to precision fermentation and launching their Pure Potent Precise campaign that’s reshaping how the supplement industry thinks a…

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#191: Calocurb - Natural GLP-1 Activator (600% Increase!) - Sarah Kennedy & Dr. Edward Walker 1:20:34

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For Episode #191 of the PricePlow Podcast, we explore one of the most interesting and scientifically-rigorous appetite control stories we’ve encountered on the podcast yet. Mike sits down with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, and Dr. Edward Walker, the lead scientist behind the development of AmarasateÂ®, the natural hop extract at the h…

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#190: One Innovation Labs: LiposoMax® Industry Partnerships Bring True Liposomal Innovation to Market 1:05:43

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On Episode #190 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben host a special round-robin format from SupplySide Global 2025, recorded live at the ONE Innovation Labs booth. This episode showcases the collaborative power of the supplement industry, featuring conversations with Dr. Pedro Perez and Anthony Armas (ONE Innovation Labs), Katie Emerson and Karen…

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#189: CREATEA Panel at SupplySide Global 2025 with PLT Health, Glanbia Nutritionals, NNB Nutrition, NutriScience, & Lacore Nutraceuticals 33:42

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On Episode #189 of the PricePlow Podcast, we bring you a special panel discussion from SupplySide Global 2025 featuring the brilliant minds behind CREATEA Mighty Mango, the groundbreaking collaborative concept beverage that’s redefining what’s possible in functional drink formulation. Building on the viral success of last year’s XPO NRG, CREATEA ta…

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#188: Edwin Gonzalez & Michael Alfaro - Redefining Vitamin B12 with HTBA's MecobalActive 44:24

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For Episode #188 of the PricePlow Podcast, we welcome Edwin Gonzalez, Functional Health Sales Manager at Health Tech Bio Actives (HTBA), alongside Michael Alfaro from Master Foods Lab. This episode marks a milestone collaboration: putting cutting-edge vitamin B12 science into functional foods that consumers can actually feel working. Edwin introduc…

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Two Friends Became ETA Searchers and, Miraculously, Are Still Friends 28:22

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An in-depth conversation with good friends Casey Schuler and Hutson Prioleau who, in late 2019, acquired PalCare, a healthcare technology company that powers nurse-call systems for assisted living and memory care communities. That's when the real pain began. What began as an exemplary Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) investment quickly tu…

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#187: Strom Sports & PLT Health - UK vs US Supplement Standards and Strategies 1:41:05

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On Episode #187 of the PricePlow Podcast, we welcome Richard Foster (founder of Strom Sports UK) and Dean Harris (president of Strom Sports US) for an in-depth discussion filmed at PLT Health Solutions headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey. Joined by PLT’s Steve Fink (who first joined us in Episode #146), this marks the podcast’s first deep dive i…

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From MMA to ETA: Quality Revenue Helped Diego Cuenca Fight a Covid Slump 37:31

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In the middle of COVID, when parking-garage volume was down 80%, Diego Cuenca, the first-time CEO of a parking garage tech platform called TickeTech, was feeling beat up. Having acquired TicketTech just months earlier as part of an Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) search-fund investment group, Cuenca was beginning to have visions of himse…

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#186: Marc Lobliner - Why goBHB Will Be Bigger Than Creatine 56:29

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For Episode #186 of the PricePlow Podcast, we welcome back Marc Lobliner, who returns with major news: he’s now President of Ketone Labs. Marc brings his signature energy and bold predictions to discuss why he believes goBHB will become bigger than creatine in the supplement industry. Since we last formally spoke with Marc on the podcast in October…

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#185: Jonathan Baner & James Stone: Making Better-For-You Snacking Better with Glanbia Nutritionals 1:23:06

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On Episode #185 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Jonathan Baner (Senior R&D Director) and James Stone (Vice President of Global Marketing and Insights) from Glanbia Nutritionals to explore the fascinating world of protein extrusion technology and better-for-you snacking. This powerhouse team brings deep expertise in both the science a…

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#184: Ed Dosz #2 - NutriScience ButyraGen's Direct Butyrate Generation for Gut Health 58:16

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In Episode #184 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome back Ed Dosz, VP of Science Innovation at NutriScience Innovations, for a comprehensive exploration of ButyraGen, a revolutionary ingredient that generates butyrate directly in the small intestine. With butyrate serving as the primary fuel for colon cells while playing crucial roles in …

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#183: Raza Bashir - MuscleTech's Quality Control Excellence and Innovation Pipeline 1:28:13

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On Episode #183 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Raza Bashir, Chief Innovation Officer at MuscleTech and Iovate, for an in-depth conversation about supplement quality control, manufacturing excellence, and the exciting innovation pipeline that has him more energized than ever in his nearly 20-year career. Broadcasting from Muscl…

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#182: Brew Shockalaka - Max Fairchild, Chuck Letchman, & Daniel Pierce Revolutionize Coffee with Nootropics 1:17:07

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On Episode #182 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome back Max Fairchild alongside industry legend Chuck Letchman and marketing strategist Dan Pierce to explore the launch of Brew Shockalaka, a revolutionary zero-sugar coffee beverage that’s redefining what functional drinks can be. This isn’t your typical RTD coffee or energy drink – it’s…

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#181: Ryan and Jeff Gardner - Bucked Up's Billion-or-Bust Empire and the New Black Ant Pre-Workout 1:19:23

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On Episode #181 of the PricePlow Podcast, we sit down with twin brothers Ryan Gardner (CEO) and Jeff Gardner (CMO) of Bucked Up at their Salt Lake City headquarters. This conversation reveals the remarkable journey from internet marketing pioneers to building a billion dollar million supplement empire, complete with helicopter rides over Utah’s mou…

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Search is an 'Entrepreneurial Journey,' Not a Career, Says ETA-Backed CEO from Brazil 6:33

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Entrepreneur Henrique de Freitas is barely a year into his ETA journey, and he's already the CEO of a lower-middle-market business-process outsourcing company called Reliable Premium. De Freitas tells Search Party the founder of Reliable Premium " built the business over 20 plus years. It had grown into something bigger than he probably ever imagin…

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#180: Dan DeMarino & Anthony Clark - Helaina's Precision Fermentation Revolution with effera™ 57:07

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On Episode #180 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben venture into the heart of Manhattan to visit Helaina, where they sit down with Dan DeMarino, Business Development Director, and Anthony Clark, Chief Technology Officer, for an in-depth exploration of precision fermentation technology and efferaâ„¢ human-equivalent lactoferrin. This conversation…

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Death Match Canon: TV Death Matches : With J.R. Goldberg and Bucky Barnett 1:44:38

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Phil, J.R. and Bucky take on TNA, WWE, Lucha Underground and AEW Death Matches!!By Phil Schneider

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#179: Tyrus Sciarra: The Flavor Dominator on Innovation, Sucralose vs. Natural Sweeteners, & Industry Trends 1:19:13

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On Episode #179 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Tyrus Sciarra, the high-energy sales dynamo from Sensapure Flavors, at IFT First 2025 in Chicago. Broadcasting from Sensapure’s booth (the same location where we recorded our Episode #175 with Solar Foods), this conversation dives deep into the evolving world of flavor science, in…

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#178: Veritacor Supplement Manufacturing: GMP Excellence and the Future of Production w/ Frank Santos & Derek Curtiss 1:15:27

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On Episode #178 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ben and guest co-host Joey Savage take listeners inside Veritacor Manufacturing in Luling, Texas, for an exclusive facility tour and in-depth conversation with founders Frank Santos and Derek Curtiss. This episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and operate an NSF-certified,…

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#177: GNC Franchisees Laura Dalton, Eric Miller, Benny Farzad, and Mona Bailey with MuscleTech Innovation from Raza Bashir 56:22

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In the grand finale of our 2025 GNC Global Conference coverage, Mike and Ben deliver a comprehensive three-part episode that captures the full spectrum of the supplement retail ecosystem. From seasoned franchisees with decades of frontline experience to cutting-edge product innovation from MuscleTech, this conversation showcases why the supplement …

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#176: Arun Kanth & Tyshawn Bryant - The Gremin Breakthrough Brings Curcumin to Sports Nutrition 1:22:21

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In this two-part Episode #176 of the PricePlow Podcast, we explore Gremin, the breakthrough dual polyphenolic ingredient from Zeus Hygia that’s revolutionizing sports nutrition recovery. First, we sit down with Dr. Arun Kanth, founder of Zeus Hygia, to dive deep into the science behind this patent-pending combination of curcumin and green coffee ex…

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#175: Protein "Out of Thin Air" with Solar Foods Solein - Juan Benítez-García & Sini Möttönen 1:09:31

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On Episode #175 of the PricePlow Podcast, we sit down with Juan BenÃtez-GarcÃa, Chief Sales Officer, and Sini MÃ¶ttÃ¶nen, Senior Application Scientist from Solar Foods at IFT First 2025 in Chicago. Broadcasting from the Sensapure Flavors booth, we explore the revolutionary SoleinÂ® protein that’s literally made “out of thin air”. This isn’t your …

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#174: Glanbia Nutritionals Strength Platform: CreaBev, OptiATP, and the Future of Beverage Innovation 1:17:12

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On Episode #174 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Rachel Schreck (Product Strategic Manager) and Brent Petersen (Vice President of Research) from Glanbia Nutritionals to explore the revolutionary Glanbia Nutritionals Strength Platform that’s transforming how we think about performance ingredients, especially in beverage applicati…

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How Haley the AI Agent Transformed a Sales Function 26:57

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Artificial intelligence has reached the lower-middle-market, as seen in the case study of Haley, an AI agent deployed by Entrepreneur-Through-Acquisition (ETA) Tyrel Sulzer to win customers for his commercial driving school, TransTech. In a fascinating conversation with Search Party, TransTech co-CEO Sulzer and his investment partner, Dustin Seller…

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#173: Creapure - The Standard in Creatine with Alzchem's Mirko Holzmüller & Stefan Schweyer 59:53

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On Episode #173 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben dive deep into the world’s most researched supplement with Mirko HolzmÃ¼ller and Stefan Schweyer from Creapure, the premium creatine monohydrate brand manufactured by AlzChem in Germany. This comprehensive conversation explores everything from the unique German manufacturing process that delive…

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Buzz Sawyer vs. Roddy Piper EMERGENCY POD With Eric Ritz 57:47

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WWE Vault drops a Omni Show with Buzz Sawyer and Roddy Piper in a dog collar match and we have to do a show. Eric and Phil do a late night ramble on a new classicBy Phil Schneider

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#172: Eric Morato & Jack Sehgal - Selling Supplements in Latin America with SND Distributors 34:03

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On Episode #172 of the PricePlow Podcast, recorded at the 2025 GNC Global Conference, Mike and Ben sit down with Eric Morato of Sports Nutrition Distributors (SND) and Jack Sehgal of Nutralabz to explore the complex world of Latin American supplement distribution. This conversation provides an insider’s look at one of the most promising yet challen…

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#171: The Shoden Revolution: How Arjuna Naturals Made Ashwagandha 10X More Effective 1:15:35

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In this major episode of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben visit Arjuna Natural’s Dallas headquarters for an in-depth exploration of botanical innovation and scientific excellence. Joined by Nipen Lavingia (VP of Brand Innovation), Bennito Russo (Head of Sales), and Keely Johnson (VP of Sales & Marketing), this conversation reveals why Arjuna Nat…

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#170: Michael Costello - GNC's Creatine-Using CEO is ONE OF US! 22:45

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On Episode #170 of the PricePlow Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down with GNC CEO Michael Costello at the 2025 GNC Global Conference in Orlando, Florida, for an eye-opening conversation that reveals why this supplement-using industry leader truly is “one of us”. Michael’s journey from a volleyball-playing creatine customer in the 1990s to c…

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From Google to Search-Fund Success in the SaaS Vertical 22:30

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Curt Black, CEO of a growing SaaS business, was a successful Google executive before deciding to pursue the path of Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition. His ETA journey introduced him to the founder of Aproove, who agreed to be acquired by Black and partners, then called the whole thing off. Black finally managed to acquire the Aproove business in…

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#169: Jack Sehgal & Ben Benedict - Nutralabz Launches a GR8 Partnership with GNC 49:57

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In Episode #169 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with industry veterans Jack Sehgal and Ben Benedict at the 2025 GNC Global Conference to explore the remarkable journey behind Nutralabz and its two breakthrough brands: Basic Supplements and GR8 Lifestyle. This conversation reveals the strategic thinking, authentic partnerships, and “…

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Building a High-Impact Board in a 'Stretched-Thin' ETA Market 24:38

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A board of directors should hold the CEO accountable and evolve with the company's growth, say veterans of lower-middle-market business building. In a conversation with Search Party, Megan Webster of law firm Mayer Brown, Max Artz of Peterson Partners and Anthony Walker of Next Coast Legacy share observations about the positive impact a board can h…

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#168: TJ Dillashaw - From Fighter to Founder (Wild Society Nutrition) 54:45

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In this episode of the PricePlow Podcast, we welcome TJ Dillashaw, two-time UFC Bantamweight champion turned supplement entrepreneur, to discuss his journey from elite fighter to founder of Wild Society Nutrition. This fascinating conversation explores how TJ’s decades of competition experience, combined with hard-learned lessons about supplement q…

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#167: Laura Katz - Helaina Revolutionizes Nutrition with effera™ Human Identical Lactoferrin 1:07:17

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In Episode #167 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Laura Katz, founder and CEO of Helaina, for an in-depth exploration of human-identical lactoferrin technology and the revolutionary efferaâ„¢ ingredient. This fascinating conversation traces Laura’s journey from discovering the black market for breast milk to developing precision fermen…

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Deal Sourcing in the Fading Era of Email Outreach 13:16

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A decline in email response rates is forcing deal searchers to be more creative, says Entrepreneur-Through-Acquisition searcher Christine Koval, currently on the hunt for a lower-middle-market, back-office services business to acquire. In an interview with Search Party, Koval notes the increasing competition to find deals in the vast US lower-middl…

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#166: Ed Dosz - Going Beyond Taurine with MalTor by NutriScience Innovations 1:04:22

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In episode #166 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Ed Dosz, VP of Science Innovation at NutriScience Innovations, to discuss MalTor, a groundbreaking ingredient that combines taurine and L-malic acid in a patent-pending complex. With his Ph.D. in food science and extensive background at NOW Foods, Ed brings deep scientific expertise to …

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Upgrading the Finance Function: Critical for Lower-Middle-Market Success 23:56

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Professionalizing the finance function of a lower-middle-market business is one of the most impactful forms of value-creation a new CEO can pursue, according to a panel of Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) market experts. To learn the importance of the finance function in ETA investments, Search Party convened a conversation between Anthon…

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Death Match Canon: IWA-MS With J.R. Goldberg and Bucky Barnett 1:43:03

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The gents discuss midwest death match wrestling, including Necro Butcher, Ian Rotten and moreBy Phil Schneider

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#165: Cody Flynn - OmniActive Health Technologies' enXtra and Botanical Innovations 45:49

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In Episode #165 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Cody Flynn of OmniActive Health Technologies to discuss the company’s impressive botanical ingredient portfolio and manufacturing processes. Recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2025, this enlightening conversation covers OmniActive’s journey from its roots in the spice trade to becom…

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Insurance Brokerages are 'Great' Targets for ETA Search 21:29

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Small insurance brokerages make for "great" Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition deals, provided the acquirer has a deep understanding of the industry, says August Felker, an ETA searcher turned CEO of Oberle Risk Solutions. In an interview with Search Party, Felker shares his personal ETA journey to becoming the CEO of a leading lower-middle-marke…

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AEW Bloody Matches Review with Tony Khan 1:30:57

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Phil is joined by the founder and CEO of AEW Tony Khan, and they talk about some of the great matches in the promotions history which are featured in the Way of the Blade:AEW Edition, and stay tuned to the end for a big announcement!!By Phil Schneider

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Death Match Canon: CZW With JR Goldberg and Bucky Barnett 1:44:24

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The boys discusses Combat Zone Wrestling and Assign matches to the Pro Wrestling CanonBy Phil Schneider

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#164: SupplySide Connect New Jersey - Navigating Uncertainty in Tariffs, FDA Oversight, and Supplement Trends 47:48

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For Episode #164 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ben Kane sits down with Cassie Smith (Senior Editorial Content Director at SupplySide) and Josh Long (Associate Editorial Director at SupplySide Supplement Journal) for a dynamic discussion recorded live at SupplySide Connect New Jersey 2025. This wide-ranging conversation dives into the most pressing issu…

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Living the ETA Investment Life Cycle with your Lender 31:52

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The relationship between lender and lower-middle-market CEO is a critical factor in the success of ETA deals, say veterans of the Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition strategy. This episode of Search Party is about how to get the most from your lender over the lifecycle of an ETA investment, with expert commentary from ⁠Castle Capital ⁠Managing Par…

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#163: Katie Emerson & Tony Miano - Kyowa Hakko's Setria Glutathione & Cognizin Research Updates 29:52

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In this episode of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome back Katie Emerson of Kyowa Hakko USA after Katie’s year and a half hiatus from the PricePlow Podcast. They’re joined by first-time guest Tony Miano, Director of sales and business development and the man behind putting CognizinÂ® citicoline into so many numerous beverage innovations. R…