Best Fedex Routes Podcasts (2025)

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Deciding to Exit After 2 Years of Ownership 1:27:41

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Register for the webinar: Liquidity Options for Search Investors - Wed Sep 24th - https://bit.ly/48lptOc Jack Saville was asked if owning a small business was underutilizing his talents. The question prompted a big decision. Topics in Jack and Sam’s interview: Jack’s motivation to own something and take a risk You are always buying a job Linking up…

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So Much Fun: The Buyer of Choice in a Fragmented Industry 1:33:09

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Register for the webinars: Liquidity Options for Search Investors - Wed Sep 24th - https://bit.ly/41WmQym Employee Issues & Non-Competes When Buying a Business - TODAY!- https://bit.ly/4nrvvkD Mark Anderegg built the largest private daycare business in New England. He loved the model so much he's doing it again. Topics in Mark’s interview: Raising …

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From SBA Loan to High 8-Figure Exit 2:09:53

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Register for the webinar: Employee Issues & Non-Competes When Buying a Business - Thu Sep 18th - https://bit.ly/4mbU9EI Jerod Pierce bought an HVAC business with $500k of SDE. Five years later, private equity was desperate to buy him out. Topics in Jerod’s interview: Challenging upbringing in foster care Adaptability as a survival skill Joining the…

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The Flywheel of Buying Businesses in a Single Region 1:22:07

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Register for the webinar: Buyer of Choice Series Pt 1: Building Your Personal Buyer Brand (in a Sea of Searchers) - TODAY!- https://bit.ly/46ntJLG Doug Lepisto has partnered with 7 searchers to acquire businesses strictly in Western Michigan. Momentum is building. Topics in Doug’s interview: Having one foot in academia, one in business Place-based …

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Hiring a CEO to Run Things (and Get Life Back) 1:49:34

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Register for the webinar: Buyer of Choice Series Pt 1: Building Your Personal Buyer Brand (in a Sea of Searchers) - Thu Sep 11th - https://bit.ly/4pcznI8 Jeremy Hunka bought a $2m cabinet business, and year one consumed him. Leadership had to evolve for things to improve. Topics in Jeremy’s interview: Buying a business at age 27 Rocky first day as …

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A Few Hours Per Week, a Few States Away 1:31:37

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Register for the webinar: Love & Leverage: Lessons from Couples Who Acquired Together - TODAY! - https://bit.ly/4mBLyw5 Brett Maxam bought a concrete business with high 6 figures of earnings. Despite being a plane ride away, it's gone well. Topics in Brett’s interview: His desire to “run the show” after watching acquisitions up close Involving his …

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The Joy & Pain of Buying a Tech Business 1:43:00

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Register for the webinar: Love & Leverage: Lessons from Couples Who Acquired Together - Thu Sep 4th - https://bit.ly/47PpZ6L Felipe Corcuera bought an automation company that didn't offer AI. Since ChatGPT was released, he has had to adapt. Topics in Felipe’s interview: Imperfect information in the lower middle market Pivoting from investing to ope…

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$2 Million of Fun: Big Margins in Play Centers 1:24:59

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About fall conferences: Southeast Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Conference 2025 Buy Then Build Summit McguireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference M &A Launchpad's Fall Show (use ACQUIRINGMINDS for a discount) Despite tight search criteria, Daniel Batista found a business that excited him. The eye-popping margins were a bonus. Topics in Danie…

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Stacking Small Acquisitions to $5m in Revenue 1:21:40

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About fall conferences: Southeast Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Conference 2025 Buy Then Build Summit McguireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference M &A Launchpad's Fall Show (use ACQUIRINGMINDS for a discount) Kyle Boyden & Jake Furfaro bought tiny cleaning companies, five times. While painful, it taught them ops & integration. Topics in Kyle…

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4th Time's the Charm: 3 Broken Deals to Buy a Great Business 1:14:11

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Register for the webinar: Overcoming Common Deal Sticking Points - Thu Aug 21st - https://bit.ly/4oB4zAk Bryan Houck was fatigued of his search and broken deal costs when he finally closed on an award-winning creative agency. Topics in Bryan’s interview: Losing everything in a startup at 41 Discovering his personal talents Using a buy-side advisor …

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Buying and Building a Xerox Dealer to $30m 1:21:05

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Register for the webinar: Overcoming Common Deal Sticking Points - Thu Aug 21st - https://bit.ly/3UrzG3F Jeff Horn left a lucrative path to buy a $5m copier sales and service firm. 5 years later he exited for a great return. Topics in Jeff’s interview: Feeling a calling to lead Leaving a high-paying job to search You have to check the character box…

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A Searcher’s Second Act: Building a $25m Holdco 1:36:42

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Smithlist is a job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a Business After success as a traditional searcher, Eric Calderon started building an industry-focused holding company in 2020. Topics in Eric’s interview: Accepting investment from Rick and Royce…

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2 Years to $40m: The Anatomy of a High-Velocity Roll-up 1:12:24

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Smithlist is a job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a Business When Luis Reyes bought a small fire safety business, he saw an opportunity. 24 acquisitions later, he's at $8m EBITDA. Topics in Luis’s interview: Luis’s early career Launching a roll-u…

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From 16 Years in Corporate to a $1m SDE Acquisition 1:15:45

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Register for the webinar: The "Plant Your Flag" Strategy: Build an Empire with ETA + Franchising - TODAY - https://bit.ly/3UH3w45 After years of corporate success, Jesus Wong yearned for something else. When he discovered ETA, he knew he'd found it. Topics in Jesus’s interview: Childhood in Mexico and Canada Family history of entrepreneurship Buyin…

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Building a $25m FedEx Route Empire from $100k Equity 1:29:23

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Register for the webinar: The "Plant Your Flag" Strategy: Build an Empire with ETA + Franchising - Thu Aug 7 - https://bit.ly/45i7eGe Avery Tomek bought his first little $1m FedEx route with an SBA loan. 3 years later, he has 240 trucks and $600k weeks. Topics in Avery’s interview: Pivoting from real estate to FedEx routes Ups and downs of Covid Ex…

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Buying a $200m Franchisor (Not Units, the Whole System) 1:51:24

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Smithlist is a job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a Business Tyler & Zach Gordon's search for an overlooked industry with good prospects led to a franchise system of thrift stores. Topics in Tyler & Zach’s interview: Zach and Tyler’s backgrounds …

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A $10m Acquisition for Freedom and Family 1:26:29

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Smithlist is a job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a Business Anica John bought a print-on-demand business to have more time with her kids without compromising her career ambitions. Topics in Anica’s interview: Experience at Amazon, WalMart, and D…

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You’ve Been Served: Buying a $1.3m Process-Serving Company 1:17:46

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Register for the webinar: Working Capital for SMB Acquisitions - TODAY - https://bit.ly/4kQcGGj At a low point in life, Raj Kankaria was served papers. But he liked the business and bought a process-serving company. Topics in Raj’s interview: From investment banking to process server What he liked about process serving Buying the company from his b…

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One Year, 3x Revenue, and a Clear Path to $15M 1:33:32

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Register for the webinars: The Math & Logic of Deal Making - July 22nd - https://bit.ly/459kJJn Working Capital for SMB Acquisitions - July 24th - https://bit.ly/4lBEhft Enrique Rodriguez bought a project-based construction business (gasp) with $1.4m in revenue. One year later it's at $4m. Topics in Enrique’s interview: 17 years in project-based co…

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From Searcher to Sponsor: How to Buy a $22m Business 1:44:09

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Saying No to CEO Roles, Yes to Ownership 1:39:46

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Register for the webinar: Common Legal Diligence Issues (and How to Handle Them) - July 17th - https://bit.ly/4lo4Swu Accomplished CEO Marci LaRouech sought to build a business without investor pressure. A sub $1m HR firm was the way. Topics in Marci’s interview: Leading Makai HR through growth and exit as CEO 2 reasons she likes project work Compa…

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From Sales Freefall to $1.2m/Month 1:31:46

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By reconceiving the paint dealership he bought as a marketing & sales organization, Ryan Adams pushed it to new heights. Topics in Ryan’s interview: Transferring from military to business Focusing on selling one service Underestimating working capital needs The business tanked after acquisition Rescuing the company by fixing his sales process Prope…

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Reviving a Covid-Crushed Business: $0 to $6M in 3 Years 1:21:43

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Adam Rao took a chance on an exhibit production business that had generated zero revenue in 15 months. It's gone well. Topics in Adam’s interview: Discovering impact companies Acquiring with a business partner Buying a distressed business during Covid Getting 100% seller financing Inheriting an angry, dysfunctional staff A brutal first 9 months Acq…

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Scaling a Tiny Acquisition to a PE-Backed Exit 1:50:22

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Phil Miller turned a tiny pet shop doing $100k in sales into a regional pet boarding brand — and the ideal PE platform. Topics in Phil’s interview: Pivoting from real estate to the pet industry Slow renovation creating a financial mess Delegation is the key to growth The real cost of a cheap turnaround Building a pet resort brand Accelerating growt…

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New Way to Pursue ETA: Searcher-in-Residence 1:56:48

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Register for the webinar: How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5k Matt Brunnig hired aspiring SMB owner Kevin Peer for special projects, strategy & more at his $3m manufacturing holdco. Topics in Matt & Kevin’s interview: Searching for a wife and a business Overcoming the fear of uncertainty Locally searching i…

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From Stalled Search to $750k SDE: The Power of Speed 1:21:32

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Register for the webinar: How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5k A friend pressed Grania Michel to change her search as if she had to close in 4 months. She was under LOI 2 weeks later. Topics in Grania’s interview: Operating a business in Ecuador Emotional ups and downs during the search process Keeping her s…

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The Path from $2.5m to $60m in a Tree Business 1:28:20

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Register for the webinar: How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5k Brian Hartman 3x'd revenue in 2 years at the tree business he bought, then partnered with an investor to grow even more. Topics in Brian’s interview: Picking up the phone is crucial Growing so fast the wheels nearly came off Hiring top-tier manag…

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How a First-Timer Pulled Off a $52m Acquisition 1:44:53

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Register for the webinar: How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5k With no PE background, Nick Huber had to learn quickly as he raised money to acquire a fast-growing offshoring agency. Topics in Nick’s interview: Origin of the Sweaty Startup guy Nick’s role in Support Shepherd’s growth Backstory of the Support …

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The $60k Acquisition that Grew to a $77m Exit 1:11:11

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Register for the webinars: DO’s and DON'Ts of the LOI - Jun 17th - https://bit.ly/441EocM How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://acquiringminds.co/hiring Kevin Ramsier bought a "guy in a truck" business for radon mitigation. 10 years later it was a multi-state franchise. Topics in Kevin’s interview: Finding ways to earn mone…

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Hometown Holdco: Geography as Moat 1:41:59

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Register for the webinar: SBA Loans 101 + Program Updates - Jun 12th - https://bit.ly/3FGQIqB Sarah Chiles & Matthew Ferguson left careers in VC to buy the only auto repair shop for 35 miles in their native Aspen. Topics in Sarah & Matthew’s interview: Backgrounds in engineering and VC Preserving local fabric by buying businesses The “tackle shop” …

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Evolving a Legacy Business to $3.2m EBITDA 1:23:03

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Register for the webinar: SBA Loans 101 + Program Updates - Jun 12th - https://bit.ly/4jG0FSV After Evan Stewart found his footing in his printing business, he pushed it from $1.8m to $3.2m EBITDA in under 2 years. Topics in Evan’s interview: Experience in the Acquisition Lab 6 months of imposter syndrome Earning the right to be heard Changes in di…

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How to Build $7.5m in Net Worth by Buying a B&B 1:29:29

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Register for the webinar: How to Outsource Your Search: Understanding Buy-Side Advisory - Jun 5th - https://bit.ly/43PpR4R Christine Traylor is bringing entrepreneurial ambition to a business often dismissed as a side gig for retirees Topics in Christine’s interview: Pivoting from international development to business owner Acquiring a historic B&B…

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How to Grow Revenue 50% in Year 1 1:21:41

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Register for the webinar: How to Outsource Your Search: Understanding Buy-Side Advisory - Jun 5th - https://bit.ly/44XWwX3 JD Hasley bought an upscale frame shop doing $600k. One year later, he's returned all his equity & grown it to $900k. Topics in JD’s interview: Finding his business on broker’s own website Buying a retail frame shop Why DFW is …

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The Entrepreneur Awakens: Pivoting from Tech to Ownership 1:48:27

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Register for the webinar: How to Outsource Your Search: Understanding Buy-Side Advisory - Jun 6th - https://bit.ly/43q0JQR Kin Sio first tried real estate as he explored a path out of tech, but buying a business was his ultimate destination. Topics in Kin’s interview: Immigrating from China Pivoting from tech to entrepreneurship Wanting more flexib…

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Quitting Consulting to Buy a $1m SDE Agency 1:27:48

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Register for the webinar: Buy a Business, Not a Fantasy: Addressing This Month’s 7 Most Common Buyer Concerns - Wed May 28th - https://bit.ly/43u7oto When Julia Hensel decided to pursue entrepreneurship, husband Grant helped her find a remote business with a great team. Topics in Grant & Julia’s interview: Julia’s background at BCG Grant’s many zer…

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Rebuilding from 80% Collapse to Mid-7 Figures Revenue 1:44:15

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Register for the webinar: Use an SBA Loan to Start a Roll-Up - TODAY May 22nd - https://bit.ly/4jgfQSY Covid forced Scott Alexander to pivot & rebuild the marketing agency he'd acquired just one year earlier. It worked. Topics in Scott’s interview: Buying a digital marketing agency Disappointment with the seller Understanding customer churn Post-tr…

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Buying $5m of Revenue with $50k of Equity 1:11:07

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Register for the webinar: Use an SBA Loan to Start a Roll-Up - Thu May 22nd - https://bit.ly/4kj566X Devin Fitzgerald bought two businesses after one sentence changed his life: It's easier to buy revenue than create it. Topics in Devin’s interview: Business is just solving problems It’s easier to buy revenue than create it Losing 8 months to a dead…

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How to Use an SBA Loan to Roll Up from $6m to $140m 1:29:48

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Register for the webinar: Use an SBA Loan to Start a Roll-Up - May 22nd - https://bit.ly/4mays9p Michael Davidov bought a home care agency with an SBA loan. 6 years later, he's grown & acquired to $140m in revenue. Topics in Michael’s interview: His “other side of the table” moment in private equity Partnering to buy a home health agency Digitizing…

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How 1 Couple Bought 2 Businesses 1:25:21

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Register for the webinar: How to Use a Buy-Side Advisor to Buy a Business - Thu June 5th - https://bit.ly/3H4mduT The original plan was for Lindsay Buckheit to buy a business. As husband Kevin Black got involved, that plan evolved. Topics in Lindsay and Kevin’s interview: Their desire to leave corporate life Joining Codie Sanchez’s Contrarian Commu…

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How to Recover from a Fraudulent Seller 1:25:05

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Register for the webinar: Deal Structuring Under the New SBA Rules - TODAY May 8th - https://bit.ly/4jFLpX2 Jason Jackson thought he bought a $1.5m SDE dental practice. In fact, the business was losing money & engaging in fraud. Topics in Jason’s interview: Value of pattern recognition in business Missing fraud despite $400k of due diligence Turnin…

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Turning a $250k Investment into $7m+ 1:27:01

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Register for the webinar: Deal Structuring Under the New SBA Rules - Thu May 8 - https://bit.ly/4m7VH47 Marvin Karlow & his partner bought a powder-coating business with $500k in equity. 8 years later, they sold it for $21m. Topics in Marvin’s interview: Going from corporate to blue collar business Buying a business with his best friend Picking a l…

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Buying a Remote, 20-Year-Old Business with $900k of SDE 1:58:17

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Register for the webinar: Anatomy of a Franchise Holdco - Thu May 1 - https://bit.ly/4jreo0U Dan Angel knew he wanted to buy this B2B travel company with $3m top line. But the sale would shock the key number-two. Topics in Dan Angel’s interview: Leaving his dream career at a hedge fund Coming in a little too hot as the new owner Adding 3 offshore e…

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21 Months to Stability Buying a $1.2m SDE Business 1:24:29

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Register for the webinar: Anatomy of a Franchise Holdco - Thu May 1 - https://bit.ly/4k8HKBd Jan Roll bought a $6m residential contractor, a harrowing experience he calls one giant ambiguous ball of figure-it-out. Topics in Jan's interview: Contracting means learning 25-30 trades Margin of safety in a residential construction business Value of payi…

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How to Build a Niche Holdco with $2m in Earnings 1:45:27

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Register for the webinar: Anatomy of a Franchise Holdco - Thu May 1st - https://bit.ly/3RWj0Qh In 2019, Matt Kopp bought a supplier to elementary schools with $350k SDE. 6 years later, he has a portfolio of them. Topics in Matt’s interview: Business buying market in Australia Eliminating interruptions at work Tracking email open rates to improve hi…

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Hiding in Plain Sight on BizBuySell: $800k SDE for 2x 1:38:03

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Register for the webinar: Should You Buy a Business? A Live Panel with Lab Members - Wed Apr 23rd - https://bit.ly/3EBvXvN Joe Ziolkowski found the deal of a lifetime — a $10m manufacturing business — by expanding his filters on BizBuySell. Topics in Joe’s interview: Investing with a friend in real estate Backing out of a Mr. Rooter deal Acquiring …

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How to Build a $100m Holdco: The Power of ESOPs 1:38:59

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Register for the webinar: Licenses & Regulatory Issues in Acquisitions - Thu April 17th - https://bit.ly/4i7vsY5 With 300 employees across 5 companies, the holdco that Chris Fredericks is building has an uncommon feature at its core. Topics in Chris’s interview: What is an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)? Finding purpose and meaning at work…

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How to Reinvent a $1m Candle Manufacturer 1:26:03

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Register for the webinar: Licenses & Regulatory Issues in Acquisitions - Thu April 17th - https://bit.ly/3G9vf9F Adam Goldberg had to adapt his corporate approach after buying a nearly-closed manufacturer whose sales were down 80%. Topics in Adam’s interview: Building & exiting a wholesale costume jewelry business Deciding he was too young to retir…

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Stars Align After 4 Broken Deals 1:19:22

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Register for the webinar: 5 Stages of the Business Buying Process - Fri Apr 11 - https://bit.ly/4ljGigo Keegan Dum wound down his search fund after 2 years without a deal, but he went on to acquire & create a great outcome. Topics in Keegan’s interview: Choosing traditional search No deal after 2 years of searching Selling the business after 18 mon…

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When Buying a Retail Business Makes Sense 1:26:19

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Register for the webinar: 5 Stages of the Business Buying Process - Fri Apr 11 - https://bit.ly/4ji2UMu Ken Eyjolfson looked at tons of businesses before deciding on a mattress outlet with $500k SDE and 700 5-star reviews. Topics in Ken’s interview: 8 years with the Soccer Shots franchise Spending too long searching for the perfect deal Buying a di…

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FedEx & Fencing: A Pivot into Ownership 1:28:52

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Register for the webinar: 5 Steps to the Business Buying Process - Thu April 10th - https://bit.ly/41RC4oN After his foray into SMB ownership went well with FedEx routes, Matt O'Brien bought & doubled a $2.5m fencing business. Topics in Matt’s interview: Buying and expanding FedEx routes Nuances of buying a FedEx route Selling his routes at peak va…