Best Howtobuyabusiness Podcasts (2025)

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

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2d ago16:04

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

9d ago20:48

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

16d ago15:09

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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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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing an LOI 12:47

30d ago12:47

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I'm gonna scare you in this episode. Am I solving for freedom or just running from something? Do I understand how this business actually makes money? Can I survive the worst-case scenario? What will break in my life if I say yes? Do I know what success looks like in 12 months? And will I still want it then? SMBs are the biggest target for cyber att…

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July Deep Dives 17:46

1M ago17:46

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Deal 1 - SBA Pre-Qualified: 12-Year-Old SaaS Payment Platform | $186K MRR | Owner Works Minimal Hours https://quietlight.com/listings/16590131/ Deal 2 - High-Growth Travel Brand | $40M+ Sales | Patented Products https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-growth-travel-brand-40m-sales-patented-products/2372419/ Deal 3 - Multiple Rev Stream…

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How to Buy a Mountain Resort in a 300-Person Town with Rob Thompson 20:25

2M ago20:25

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Rob Thompson left a lucrative tech career to buy a small mountain resort in the middle of nowhere. The nearest town has 300 people and his resort has 10 hotel rooms, 12 cabins, and 12 train cars you can stay in. We dive into… - All types of entrepreneurship that opened doors - Making Huge life Decisions and moving to a town of 300 people - Rethinki…

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Impossible Acquisition Criteria - Pretender Searchers 10:51

2M ago10:51

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I have received 100's of buyer search criteria. Most of them are ridiculous and describe the perfect business.You NEED to match up your criteria and then overlay it with your abilities, financing options, AND your commitment to the search. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.…

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Corporate America to eCommerce Brand Owner 33:24

3M ago33:24

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Mira Nair had an amazing corporate career until something shifted. She wanted to build a business and life on her own way. With a background in eCommerce, running the entire P&L and operating divisions, Mira was ready for her own company. Podcast Nuggies: How to use your corporate experience in buying business What steps to help prepare yourself to…

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2nd Dental Acquisition + 2 Year Review with Ian and Max McCusker 33:19

3M ago33:19

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Ian and Max McCusker for Round 2. 2 years after their first acquisition, we get an update! Spoiler Alert - They are sleeping on an air mattress across the country every other week! But they are crushing it. Podcast Nuggies Buying #2 location across the country Worst Day of his life…being cheap and breaking a water pipe. You can be an idiot and stil…

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Successful Agency to Multiple Acquisitions of Client Businesses with Ian and Max McCusker 37:57

3M ago37:57

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Ian and Max are some of my favorite people. We’ve been internet friends for years and even had their Grandpa on the podcast 3 years ago. They built an awesome agency, saw inefficiency with their clients, and bought into one of their clients’ businesses. You know an agency is good when they get into the equity game. Podcast Nuggies we dive into… Sta…

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Decoding Public Content - Who's Really Talking (and Why It Matters) 11:04

3M ago11:04

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Everything has a spin. A few lessons learned after 400 episodes and 5 years of the podcast. 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 su…

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High-Flying W2 to Stump Grinding - Leaving the Tech World 26:26

3M ago26:26

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Tyler Mumford is an absolute beast. He had a high-flying tech job in sales and got sick of the grind. He heard of idea on The Koerner Office (fantastic show) and within 6 weeks, was making money as an owner.This is an amazing episode. Podcast Nuggies Why start vs buy? How he determined buying wasn’t right for him at the ripe age of 26. Franchise pa…

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Cash Flow Fundamentals + Partner Fraud? with Patrick McMillan 28:51

3M ago28:51

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Patrick McMillan from Amplēo does a deep dive into financial due diligence, cash flow, and business operations! This guy knows his stuff and seen firsthand how bad things can get without proper due diligence and financial understanding. Podcast Nuggies: Cash flow fundamentals Founder Fraud! What $1M disappearing does... M&A activity in early 2025—l…

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How to Design Your Business Around Your Life with Jodie Cook 33:32

3M ago33:32

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Over the last seven years, Jodie has lived in different countries while managing her business, exiting, writing books, and training/competing as a powerlifter. She's just 32 years old (ish) and has put herself in a position to never work again—just for money. She wrote Ten Year Career: Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom. …

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5 Acquisitions / Businesses on Your Own Terms with Chase Murdock 29:35

4M ago29:35

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Chase Murdock is a legend. He is one of the most genuine people I know and the founder of Decada Group. Decada Group is a holding company in Salt Lake City, UT. He’s self-funded a holding company with a custom suit shop, an art school, a construction company, and more. Podcast Nuggies Building a holding company and long term businesses on their own…

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From Chemist to Sales to Acquisition Entrepreneur with Nick Akers 31:05

4M ago31:05

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Nick Akers is incredibly talented in every niche or category he joins. I do not want to compete with Nick in anything. He started out as chemist, invented and patented several inventions, raised VC money and sold to a strategic before joining the family business. After running the family business, Nick struck out on his own to acquire Inzo technolo…

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From PwC to Business Owner with James Richardson 25:49

4M ago25:49

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James Richardson, a former PwC employee, shares his journey from the corporate world to small business acquisition. This is such a fun episode with his background and the massive switch to business owner. Podcast Nuggies: PwC to entrepreneurship! Confidence gained from high-pressure situations can be valuable in entrepreneurship. Understanding fina…

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Non Transferable Business - What are these and how to move on ASAP? 9:31

5M ago9:31

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Help! I'm trying to buy a business....and just realized it's non-transferable...now what? A non-transferable business is dependent.... On the owner The Owner Personality - they are locally famous. The Owner Network The Owner goodwill in the community.Or basically anything remotely close to those. Free SBM Financial Courses https://letsbuyabusiness.…

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Deal Deep Dive: Rural ISP + White Label SEO Agency + B2B Equipment Distributor 20:27

5M ago20:27

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Deal Deep Dive! A few that I pass on and why...one that could be interesting. Rural ISP - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/rural-internet-service-provider/2332414/ White Label SEO Agency - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/white-label-seo-digital-agency-65-net-margins-100k-mrr/2338406/ B2B Equipment Distributor - https:…

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How to Acheive a Life Long Goal 27:34

5M ago27:34

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I did something stupid, and I'm going to do it again.Here is a brief story about achieving one of my massive life goals: running a 100-mile race in the mountains. 206,000 Steps 23,000 ft of elevation increase 55,000 ft of elevation change 33 Hours 6 Huge Bucks 1 Fat Porcupine 1 Angry Bull Moose 0 Barfs and...100 Miles Want to learn more about my tr…

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5 Key Bookkeeping Areas for any Searcher with Darin Pierson 27:25

6M ago27:25

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Darin Pierson is a CPA and an entrepreneur. He’s started businesses and even bought a business too. This is a critical episode for anyone getting real on buying / scaling a business. Darin always created the FREE SMB Financials Class on our site. Podcast Nuggies: Optimizing taxes versus making a business attractive for sale. Cash vs. Accrual Accoun…

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How Do I know If I Have a Good Business Partner Fit? 10:28

6M ago10:28

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Am I picking the right partner? Trust Complementary Skills Shared Goals and Lifestyle Commitment Level Assessing Risk A Few Key Questions: What do you want out of this business? What is success here? What if we have an extra $50k in profit? What would you want to do with it? MORE COMMON - What if we needed to put in extra money into the business? C…

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Phantom Equity with Raleigh Williams 27:08

6M ago27:08

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Raleigh Williams is one of my favorite people. Not a stranger to the show, 2nd time at least but he always packed in so much value. He’s bought, scaled, sold so many businesses. AND my favorite part of Raleigh is him betting on himself years ago after dropping down a pretty penny on a law degree. Raleigh walked away from a huge attorney career and …

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Time vs Money 6:21

6M ago6:21

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Would you switch Warren Buffett age and net worth? 94 years old and $143B Net Worth. No. You wouldn't. So I don't wish for it to be lunchtime either. Free SBM Financial Courses https://letsbuyabusiness.com/courses/ (ROBS) Business FinancingTenet Financial Group - www.tenetfinancialgroup.com - [email protected] Ready to level up but not …

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Marketing Conditions for 2025 and Beyond with Andrew Gazdecki (Acquire.com) 18:47

6M ago18:47

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Andrew Gazdecki is the founder and CEO of Acquire.com (used to be MicroAcquire.com) and is one of my favorite people in the M&A space. He's an incredibly successful entrepreneur and now helps facilitate buyers and sellers for smoother transactions. Podcast Nuggies Insane growth with AI companies Helping a buyer/seller find a workaround on financing…

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How to Win Competitive Deals - 3 Stories 9:24

7M ago9:24

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How do you win competitive deals? Be Human, Get Creative (not weird seller financing people), and stand out. Free SBM Financial Courses https://letsbuyabusiness.com/courses/ Want to invest in amazing entrepreneurs with vetted deals? Send a note to [email protected] Ready to level up but not 1 on 1 consulting? How to Buy Your First Small B…

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SBA Lending Pitfalls with Jared Johnson 28:37

7M ago28:37

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Jared Johnson is an SBA lender but also a business acquirer! He's bought 2 businesses and sold 1. This is a fantastic episode from someone who has been in the trenches for a long time. Podcast Nuggies: What has changed over the years What a perfect deal looks like Examples of deals falling apart in the 11th hour Host of the Before You Buy or Sell a…

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How to NOT Suck Energy Out of the Room 9:30

8M ago9:30

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Are you bringing energy to a conversation or sucking the energy out? I have meetings with thousands of people a year. I dive into 5 ways to see if you add energy or suck energy out of every interaction. Do you only talk about yourself in conversations? Who does the talking? Do you truly remember what was said on the other line? Do you pat yourself …

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You've Been Served - A 6-Year Search with Spencer Montgomery 25:11

8M ago25:11

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Spencer spent 6+ years searching for a business to buy. Life happens fast and many things paused his search over the years. Spencer is real here and we dive deep into a LONG search... A few he got serious with... Melatonin Supplements for Kids Computer Chip Business Drive-Thru Technology Podcast Nuggies Why his search went from a huge company to a …

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Entrepreneur Origin Stories - How'd They Get Here: Daddy Yankee 9:17

8M ago9:17

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Entrepreneur Origin Stories - Quick dive into some pivotal moments for Daddy Yankee. Less about buying a business and more about a reinvention of oneself. Free SBM Financial Courses https://letsbuyabusiness.com/courses/ Want to invest in amazing entrepreneurs with vetted deals? Send a note to [email protected] Ready to level up but not 1 …

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No News Weeks 7:55

9M ago7:55

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What true focus looks like. Want to invest in amazing entrepreneurs with vetted deals? Send a note to [email protected] Ready to level up but not 1 on 1 consulting? How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Need Bookkeeping or Tax Help? Contact Darin at https://ashfordsky…

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I Love Day Jobs | 5 Reasons to Not Quit 15:05

9M ago15:05

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I love Day Jobs. 5 Reasons to Not Quit Your Day Job. Financial Runway NETWORK Stability for Family Build your Experience Practice Entrepreneurship Bonus - Clarity - How to make decisions NOT out of desperation. + My Mistakes at my Day Job. Free SBM Financial Courses https://letsbuyabusiness.com/courses/ Want to invest in amazing entrepreneurs with …

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SMB Financial Basics with Darin Pierson 30:34

9M ago30:34

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Darin Pierson is a bookkeeper and CPA AND has bought his own businesses. When we say he's been in the trenches, it's not fake. Darin has also created a free course on SMB Financial Basics for all listeners. Podcast Nuggies: 4 ways money comes in, 4 ways it goes out Cash vs Accrual Accounting Good vs Bad books How to tell if a bookkeeper is good MON…

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Real 401k ROBS Stories | Diane Rosenkrantz 24:43

10M ago24:43

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Diane Rosenkrantz has served as a Senior Consultant with Tenet Financial Group since 2009. She is detail oriented which is so critical with something like this. BUT this time, we dive into real stories of using your 401k. Podcast Nuggies: Pecan Farms, Christmas Tree Farms and Cabin Compounds - ✅✅✅ Buying an Airplane? ✅✅ Hotels? ✅ Previous Episode w…

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How to Buy a Fireworks Stand + Other Side Bets 28:58

10M ago28:58

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Daniel Astleford is amazing. He's so humble yet doing so many cool things. He buys a fireworks stand with a unique structure. These things have crazy revenue windows of only a few days a year. Daniel is also in the middle quitting his job(!) while starting his CPA business. We dive into so many interesting substories here. Podcast Nuggies: How to B…

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How to Write a Book over 10 Years with Sam Whitney 28:02

11M ago28:02

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https://amzn.to/4erKruP Sam Whitney is one of my favorite people. He’s an entrepreneur, father and now an author. We dive into the process of writing his book. *Key insight: After reading this book, my readers should do a date, feel hopeful towards marriage, and think of ways they are getting in the way. *He was dialed in on the SPECIFIC goals of e…

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$500 for a Night of Entertainment 11:50

11M ago11:50

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$500 for one night of entertainment? $50 to watch a Netflix Show? $10 for GPS in New Zealand? What do these all have in common? Want to invest in amazing entrepreneurs with vetted deals? Send a note to [email protected] Ready to level up but not 1 on 1 consulting? How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship h…

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Winning LOIs with Patrick O’ Connell 24:21

11M ago24:21

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We dive into a real business for sale and walk through how to structure and think about the LOI here. We also dive into a bunch of common questions to ask. Secure your spot in The Self-Funded Search Conference: selffundedsearchconference.com YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? Want to invest in amazing entrepreneurs with vetted deals? Send a note …

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Elite Turf Supply and Betting on Yourself with Taylor Brown 30:37

12M ago30:37

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Taylor Brown is one of my favorite people. By the way, I only have my favorite people on the show. This episode has it all. One of my favorites. It will hit home. Podcast Nuggies: Pivot Moments in Life and Career What betting himself did with his family Not Quitting your job Getting started with ideas around you Secure your spot at The Self-Funded …

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Seller Mistakes and Pari Passu with Stephen Speer 23:09

12M ago23:09

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Stephen Speer is the founder and CEO of Ecommerce Lending, which specializes in SBA loans. He’s done over 500 transactions, with only 3 deals failing after purchase. Podcast Nuggies + Seller Mistakes: Bad Financial bookkeeping Co-mingling of assets No diversification + Pari Passu Financing Secure your spot at The Self-Funded Search Conference: self…

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Why Brokers Reject 95% of the Deals They See 17:30

1y ago17:30

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Why do brokers reject most of the businesses they see? AND, what is happening in the economy?? Secure your spot at The Self-Funded Search Conference: selffundedsearchconference.com Want to invest in amazing entrepreneurs with vetted deals? Send a note to [email protected] Ready to level up but not 1 on 1 consulting? How to Buy Your First …

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How to Pick the Right Agency with Behdad Jamshidi 26:27

1y ago26:27

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Behdad Jamshidi has met with over 800 agencies. That's insane. Behdad has a wealth of knowledge in business and lifestyle design. We dive into different agency business models and how to pick the right agency. He pairs entrepreneurs and businesses with the right agency. Cool business model.Podcast Nuggies: How to hire an agency. How to make an agen…

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3 Reasons Why Sellers Think Their Business is Worth More 11:14

1y ago11:14

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Risks = They sleep well at night. No Debt = Walk away option Cost Basis... Secure your spot at The Self-Funded Search Conference: selffundedsearchconference.com Want to invest in amazing entrepreneurs with vetted deals? Send a note to [email protected] of [email protected] Ready to level up but not 1 on 1 consulting? How to Buy Your …

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Top 3 Takeaways from an MBA ETA Event with James Lincoln 29:03

1y ago29:03

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James Lincoln put on the BYU ETA event in March 2024. There were 200+ people there from 25% students to 75% (150+) professionals. Top Podcast Nuggies MBA programs funding your search What to expect at an ETA event How to fund your search Ampleo: The Go-To Source for Financial Due Diligence https://lp.ampleo.com/transaction-advisory Want to invest i…

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Net Working Capital with Patrick McMillan 31:21

1y ago31:21

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Patrick breaks down Net Working Capital into digestible bites. Working Capital is incredibly confusing and usually makes deals fall apart in the 11th hour. Podcast Nuggies: WALK THE MONEY Understanding the Collection of AR + Days to pay vendors Ask the Experts Ampleo: The Go-To Source for Financial Due Diligence https://lp.ampleo.com/transaction-ad…

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Startup to $15M Revenue + 2 Acquisitions with Jordan Hammond 27:05

1y ago27:05

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Jordan Hammond is an absolute beast and inspiration to me. He had some huge setbacks early on that should've sent him on a different path. Podcast Nuggies 2 Acquisitions Making Friends with competitors Hanging around the Hoop Ampleo: The Go-To Source for Financial Due Diligence https://lp.ampleo.com/transaction-advisory Want to invest in amazing en…

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The Donut King 19:36

1y ago19:36

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The Donut King - How the Cambodian Immigration Wave took over the donut industry. This is an awesome story of hard work, creativity, leaning into your special sauce (FREE LABOR), and not letting your head get too big. Ampleo: The Go-To Source for Financial Due Diligence https://lp.ampleo.com/transaction-advisory Want to invest in amazing entreprene…

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Mastering the Inner Game with Nathan Tanner 29:22

1y ago29:22

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Nathan has coached leaders from Google to DoorDash to P&G in mastering the inner game. The inner game is critical for all entrepreneurs, executives, parents, and basically all humans. He started at Lehman Brothers where I had a front-row seat to the largest bankruptcy in history. Podcast Nuggies Developing a Clear Vision Daily Routines and Practice…

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Changing My Career Every 2 Years 30:58

1y ago30:58

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We have a lot of new listeners. I dive into my background, a few business stories that shaped and how I changed my career path every few years.I still continue to reinvent my career every 2 years. I'm sure you do too. Ampleo: The Go-To Source for Financial Due Diligence https://lp.ampleo.com/transaction-advisory Need more help in your search? Consu…

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Franchising to Dirty Jobs with 4 Successful Exits with Reid Tileston 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

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Reid Tileston has 15 years of successful, on-the-ground entrepreneurial business ownership experience; acquiring, opening, growing, and selling four companies from franchises to dirty work. He's also an endurance athlete – ultramarathons, an Ironman, mountaineering, open-water swims, competitive stair climbing. He one-time climbed the highest stair…